Auto Tab Discard (suspend) Chrome extension

Automatically discards inactive tabs to free memory, with whitelists and rules It sits in the productivity category and runs as a Chrome extension, so it works right inside your browser.

Yes, Auto Tab Discard (suspend) is free to use.

Some features of Auto Tab Discard (suspend) may require an account. Check the listing before you install if that matters to you.

Auto Tab Discard (suspend) suits anyone who needs a simple productivity tool in Chrome.

Open Auto Tab Discard (suspend) in the Chrome Web Store, click Add to Chrome, review the permissions in the pop-up, then click Add extension. Pin it from the puzzle-piece icon to keep it one click away.

Go to chrome://extensions, find Auto Tab Discard (suspend) and click Remove. You can also right-click its toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome.

Check the permissions Auto Tab Discard (suspend) requests when you install it, prefer versions that are actively updated, and review its privacy policy. Only keep extensions you actively use.

Most Chrome Web Store extensions, including Auto Tab Discard (suspend), can be installed in Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Brave. Some features may differ by browser.

No. Chrome's mobile apps don't run Chrome Web Store extensions, so Auto Tab Discard (suspend) works on desktop Chrome and other Chromium browsers on Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS.

There are several extensions that do a similar job. Browse the productivity category to compare options.

Auto Tab Discard (suspend) works on most websites you visit in Chrome.

Most lightweight extensions have little impact, but every extension uses some memory. If Chrome feels slow, open More tools, then Task manager, to see how much Auto Tab Discard (suspend) uses.