Memory Releaser — Keep Only the Active Tab icon

Memory Releaser — Keep Only the Active Tab

by hnetechnologies · hnetechnologies.com · Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Speed up Chrome by automatically discarding background tabs and keeping only the active tab in memory. Less RAM, fewer slowdowns.

Users
14
−3 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#179K
#150K among extensions
Version
1.0.2
updated 4 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 12 months
01019Nov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 14 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

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001Nov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Memory Releaser — Keep Only the Active Tab

Memory Releaser keeps Chrome fast by unloading background tabs and keeping only the active tab in memory. When you switch tabs, the others auto-discard after a short “grace” delay (configurable). Discarded tabs reload instantly when you click them again. Why install it Cut RAM usage dramatically on tab-heavy workflows Reduce jank and beachballs from many active tabs One-click “Release Memory Now” when Chrome feels slow Features Auto-discard all non-active tabs in the current window Smart skips: pinned tabs, audible tabs, and whitelisted hosts Adjustable grace time (e.g., 6000 ms) Works in normal and Incognito (if allowed)

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+7.7%00.00
30 days−3−17.6%00.00
6 months+3+27.3%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.24 Nov 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
4 Nov 2025
Size
14 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
hnetechnologies.com
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
tabsstorage

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