# Zen Auto Tab Unloader

> Configurable tab unloader optimized for Zen Browser workspaces and pinned tabs.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/zen-auto-tab-unloader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/zen-auto-tab-unloader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `zen-auto-tab-unloader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pero
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 21
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-05
- **First published:** 2026-01-02
- **Size:** 18 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/zen-auto-tab-unloader/)

## Description

Optimized RAM saver for Zen Browser. Automatically unloads inactive tabs, including those hidden in background Workspaces, to free up memory. Includes smart protections for Audio, Pinned, and Essential tabs. Unloading is time based.

## Rankings

- #23,894 — Overall
- #111 — optimize
- #188 — configure

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `alarms`
- `tabHide`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/zen-auto-tab-unloader)