Tab Session Manager

Save and restore the state of windows and tabs. It also supports automatic saving and cloud sync.

Tab Session Manager is a powerful Chrome extension designed to save and restore the state of your browser windows and tabs with ease. It supports manual session management with naming and tagging, automatic saving upon window closure, and regular interval auto-saving to ensure your work is never lost.

With cloud synchronization, your sessions stay up-to-date across devices. Additional features include session import/export, support for tab groups, compatibility with popular extensions like Session Buddy, and seamless migration to Manifest v3 ensuring future-proof browser support. Whether for casual browsing or extensive research, Tab Session Manager enhances tab organization and productivity.

Manifest V3
By:
sienori
Daily users:
142,970+ 2.28K
Rating:
4.21
(1,131)
1 new ratings
Version:
7.1.1 Last updated: 2025-04-07
Version code:
5919816
Creation date:
2017-10-02
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
  • cookies
  • downloads
  • identity
  • alarms
Size:
806.50K
Email:
si*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

Tab Session Manager (v7.1.0)
100,000+ 3.60 (360)
Tab Session Manager (v7.1.0)
65,009+ 3.90 (57)

User reviews

Tab Session Manager is praised for its reliability and ease of use in saving and restoring browser sessions, with helpful manual and automatic saves plus backup options. However, users frequently report issues with inconsistent tab group restoration, duplicate autosaves cluttering session lists, and recent failures of automatic saving after Firefox updates. Additionally, session loss without default backups and limited author responsiveness have been concerns. Overall, it is a valuable tool but has notable problems affecting stability and session management for some users.
Pros
  • Works well for saving and restoring sessions
  • Reliable and simple to use
  • Supports manual and automatic session saves
  • Allows backup to cloud or local files
  • Has saved users from losing tabs multiple times
Cons
  • Does not save or restore tab groups consistently
  • Creates multiple duplicate autosave sessions, overwhelming manual saves
  • Automatic saving has failed recently after Firefox updates
  • Risk of losing all sessions with no built-in backup enabled by default
  • Lack of interaction or timely updates from the author after Firefox updates
Recent reviews

The only problem that I have with TSM is that it does not play nicely with Simple Tab Groups at the moment. I use STG all the time, so unfortunately until this bug is sorted, TSM is a non-starter for me. Which is unfortunate because it is highly recommended and I would like to use it. (P.S.: I run a Mac using Monterey so quite old, nevertheless, this post is accurate as at 2025-05-08.)
by Michael Wagener, 2025-05-09

Works really well. I would like functionality to name windows and have that title persisting after saving and restoring a window or session. I'm using extension Window Titler that prefixes the name of the window with [MyTitle], followed by the name of whatever tab is currently open (so window title changes dynamically). That functionality is perfect, but that title is obviously lost when window is saved.
by Dego, 2025-05-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tab Session Manager requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Tab Session Manager has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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