Description
Compatible with latest Chrome! Helps your browser load and run faster by freeing up memory and resources used by old inactive tabs.
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"School" Keyword
"Resource" Keyword
"Memory" Keyword
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Review Summary
Users appreciate The Great-er Tab Discarder for effectively reducing memory usage and supporting Manifest V3. It improves browser performance by discarding background tabs, especially useful for many open tabs. However, some users face issues with the 'discard all tabs at startup' feature not working consistently and desire clearer visual indicators for discarded tabs. Some report higher RAM consumption compared to alternatives and compatibility issues with specific browsers' features. Despite minor drawbacks, the extension is considered simple, helpful, and improves browsing experience for heavy tab users.
Pros
- Supports Manifest V3, making it compatible with latest Chrome extension standards.
- Effectively reduces browser RAM consumption and makes Chrome more usable with many tabs open.
- Includes the key feature to discard all tabs at startup, helping to manage many open tabs without lag.
- Simple and easy to use, especially beneficial for users opening a large number of tabs.
- Improved browser performance with faster reloads of discarded tabs.
Cons
- The 'Discard all tabs at startup' feature is inconsistent or not working reliably on some browsers like Brave and Vivaldi.
- Lack of clear visual indication when a tab is discarded or suspended, making it unclear which tabs are unloaded.
- High RAM consumption compared to some other similar extensions, sometimes 30-40% more.
- Compatibility issues with certain browser features, such as Vivaldi's lazy loading and tab stacks, causing unexpected behavior or lag.
- Does not provide options for more advanced tab management, like selective discarding based on domains or timing delays, desired by some users.
Permissions
This extension can:
- tabs
- storage
- contextMenus
- alarms
- favicon
Additional Information
1.3.0
April 22, 2025
0.27 MB
en-US
Developer Information
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