DoNotDiscard - Disable tab discard/suspend

Stops Chrome from suspending specific tabs, and reloading them when you switch to them. Open chrome://discards for details.

DoNotDiscard - Tab-Suspension Management Chrome Extension

DoNotDiscard - Disable tab discard/suspend is a remarkable Chrome extension designed to enhance users' browsing experience. By disabling Chrome’s auto discard feature for specific URLs based on a custom list, it ensures faster and more efficient navigation. You can easily manage and check the effectiveness of the extension by accessing 'chrome://discards/'. If working properly, the 'AutoDiscardable' column should be off for all tabs matching the filter list.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.56
(16)
Version: 3.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-29)
Creation date: 2021-04-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 42.29K

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Extension summary

This is a plugin to be able to keep the auto discard feature turned off for a custom set of URLs, managed by a list of URL keywords.

See if this is working: Open "chrome://discards/" The column "AutoDiscardable" should be off for all tabs which are matching the filter list.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well when it functions properly
  • Provides control over tab discarding
  • Essential for users on Brave
  • Helps prevent the reload of tabs, particularly webmail
  • Easy to install and use
Cons
  • Often stops working with new Chrome updates
  • Settings popup box is too small to navigate
  • Occasionally resets the list to default, losing user settings
  • Inconsistent performance; sometimes works well and other times fails
  • Does not sync data across devices
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work anymore
  • List gets cleared or reset
  • Great for preventing tab discard
  • Needs UI improvements
  • Users appreciate the extension's functionality
User reviews
Отлично работает
by mrum91, 2024-12-01

nope. never mind. it doesn't work anymore with the new Chrome. (sorry)
by Tiramisu Espresso, 2024-03-31

画面が小さすぎて操作できない
by t fla, 2024-02-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

DoNotDiscard - Disable tab discard/suspend requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

DoNotDiscard - Disable tab discard/suspend has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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