Tab Activity Shield - Keep Tab Active icon

Tab Activity Shield - Keep Tab Active

by Truong Fi Β· Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Prevent websites from detecting inactive tabs

Users
899
+66 in 30 days
Rating
3.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#33K
#28K among extensions
Version
2.0.0
updated 13 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 12 months
01,0002,000Oct 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 899 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 12 months
024Oct 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 4 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Tab Activity Shield - Keep Tab Active

🎯 Never Let Your Tabs Be Detected Again Tired of videos pausing when you switch tabs? Frustrated by streams stopping when your browser loses focus? Annoyed by web apps that only work when you're actively watching them? Tab Activity Shield solves this once and for all. This isn't just another tab manager - it's the most comprehensive anti-detection system available for Chrome. While competing extensions block one or two detection methods, Tab Activity Shield intercepts 12+ different ways websites track your tab activity, ensuring complete invisibility. Complete invisibility. Websites genuinely believe your tab is active, focused, and in useβ€”always. --- πŸš€ Key Features 12+ Protection Mechanisms Comprehensive coverage of all known tab detection methods Zero Configuration Works automatically on all websitesβ€”no setup required One-Click Toggle Enable or disable protection instantly from the toolbar Lightweight & Fast Minimal performance impact (<1MB, optimized code) Privacy-First No data collection, no tracking, no external requests Always Updated Continuously improved to block new detection techniques Manifest V3 Compliant Built for the latest Chrome security standards Universal Compatibility Works on all websites --- 🎯 Perfect For βœ“ Video streaming enthusiasts βœ“ Music and podcast listeners βœ“ Online course students βœ“ Remote workers and professionals βœ“ Web developers and testers βœ“ Stock and crypto traders βœ“ Social media managers βœ“ Anyone with multiple tabs open --- πŸ’‘ Why Websites Detect Inactive Tabs Websites track tab activity for various reasons: - Resource Optimization - Pause expensive operations when tabs are hidden - Ad Viewability - Only count ad impressions when tabs are visible - User Engagement - Measure actual attention and interaction time - License Enforcement - Prevent multiple simultaneous sessions - Bandwidth Saving - Reduce streaming quality or stop content delivery While these may serve legitimate purposes, they can be frustrating when you want content to continue running in the background. Tab Activity Shield gives you back control. --- πŸ”’ Privacy & Security What Tab Activity Shield Does: - βœ… Runs locally in your browser - βœ… Modifies page behavior client-side only - βœ… Stores only enable/disable preference What Tab Activity Shield Does NOT Do: - ❌ Collect any personal data - ❌ Track your browsing history - ❌ Make external network requests - ❌ Inject ads or modify page content - ❌ Share data with third parties --- πŸ† Why Choose Tab Activity Shield? πŸ₯‡ Most Comprehensive - 12+ protection mechanisms vs. 1-2 in competitors πŸ₯‡ Most Advanced - Cutting-edge API manipulation technology πŸ₯‡ Most Reliable - Continuously updated for new detection methods πŸ₯‡ Most Private - Zero data collection, fully local πŸ₯‡ Most Modern - Built for Manifest V3 from the ground up --- πŸŽ“ Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will this work on every website? A: Yes, except for Chrome's internal pages (chrome://, edge://) which are protected by the browser itself. Q: Does it slow down my browser? A: No. The extension is extremely lightweight and has negligible performance impact. Q: Can websites detect that I'm using this extension? A: The protection is designed to be undetectable. Websites see standard browser behavior. Q: Is this safe to use? A: Absolutely. The extension only modifies client-side JavaScript and makes no external connections. Q: Is this free to use? A: Yes, Tab Activity Shield is completely free. There are no premium features, subscriptions, or hidden costs. Q: Will this violate any website's Terms of Service? A: This is provided for legitimate use cases. Always review and comply with website terms of service. Q: Can I use this with other extensions? A: Yes, it's compatible with other Chrome extensions. Q: Does it work with video streaming sites? A: Yes, it works with all major streaming platforms. --- πŸ’¬ Support & Feedback Have questions or suggestions? We're here to help! - πŸ“§ Email: dane@easyquiz.cc - πŸ› Feel free to report issues, feature requests - ⭐ Rate Us: Leave a review to help others discover Tab Activity Shield - Keep Tab Active

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+11+1.2%00.00
30 days+66+7.9%00.00
6 months+209+30.3%+2βˆ’2.00
1 year+893+14883.3%+4+3.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Tab Activity Shield - Keep Tab Active appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
activity#9βˆ’4
keep#45βˆ’14

Version history

2 versions recorded
2.0.013 Jan 2026
1.0.06 Oct 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
6 Oct 2025
Size
34 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
tabactivityshield.easyquiz.io
Extension ID
gdcmgngmihjffmbamfojnebjekidbecb

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 3, likelihood 3
Permissions
scriptingtabsstoragewebNavigation
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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