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theluckystrike edited this page Feb 18, 2026
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Tab Suspender is a free, open source Chrome extension that automatically suspends inactive tabs to save memory and speed up your browser. Built on Manifest V3, it is a trusted alternative to The Great Suspender, which was removed from the Chrome Web Store due to malware concerns.
- No data collection, no tracking, no analytics
- 100% open source under the MIT License
- Zero external dependencies -- everything runs locally
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
| Installation Guide | How to install from the Chrome Web Store or from source |
| FAQ | Frequently asked questions and answers |
| Alternatives and Comparisons | How Tab Suspender compares to other tab management tools |
| Migration Guide | Transitioning from The Great Suspender or similar extensions |
| Troubleshooting | Common issues and how to resolve them |
| Privacy and Security | Permissions, data handling, and why open source matters |
- Auto-suspend inactive tabs after a configurable timeout (5 minutes to 24 hours)
- Instant tab restoration -- click or press any key to restore
- Smart domain whitelist -- protect sites like Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Docs
- Audio tab protection -- tabs playing media are never suspended
- Unsaved form protection -- tabs with form data in progress stay active
- Pinned tab protection -- pinned tabs are kept active by default
- Suspend and restore all -- one-click bulk actions
- Memory savings dashboard -- track how much memory you have saved
- Tab search and filtering -- find tabs by title or URL
- Keyboard shortcuts -- Alt+S, Alt+Shift+S, Alt+R, Alt+W
- Context menu integration -- right-click to suspend, restore, or whitelist
- Settings import/export -- back up your configuration as JSON
We welcome contributions. See the Contributing Guide for details on how to get started.
MIT License. See LICENSE for details.