Chrome Tab Unloader
This extension gives you a button to save your system resources by replacing open tabs with placeholders.
What is Chrome Tab Unloader?
Chrome Tab Unloader is a Chrome extension that gives you a button to save system resources by replacing open tabs with placeholders. You can unload the current tab or all tabs to save on RAM and CPU usage. It also allows you to make tabs quiet. To reload a tab, simply click in its content area.
Extension stats
By: idupree
Rating: 2.25
(8)
Creation date: 2016-10-20
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
- chrome://favicon/
Size: 14.39K
Email: ch*****@idupree.com
Other platforms
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary
Chrome Tab Unloader gives you a simple button to unload the current tab, or all tabs. You might do this in order to save on system resources (RAM, CPU), or to make the tab quiet. Reload the tab just by clicking in its content area.
User reviews
It can crash and close all your tabs in all chrome windows lol
by 
wa da, 2024-04-10
wa da, 2024-04-10Doesn't work anymore unfortunately.
by 
Steven (Steven), 2022-02-02
Steven (Steven), 2022-02-02Does not work anymore unfortunately
by 
J K, 2021-02-02
J K, 2021-02-02Extension safety
Risk impact
Chrome Tab Unloader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Chrome Tab Unloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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