Prevent user from opening multiple tab of same url and redirect them to existing tab. Hence prevent unnecessary tab cluttering.
Users
34
+7 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#126K
#105K among extensions
Version
2603.15
updated 20 Mar 2026
Users
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:34 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About TabWatchDog
Prevent duplicate tabs and keep your browser tidy. Automatically redirects you to existing tabs instead of opening new ones.
TabWatchDog keeps your browser clean and clutter-free by watching for duplicate tabs as you browse.
KEY FEATURES
• Duplicate Tab Prevention
Navigate to a URL you already have open? TabWatchDog instantly switches you to the existing tab and closes the duplicate — no extra clicks needed.
• Merge All Windows
Spread across multiple browser windows? Use the "Merge All Windows" button in the popup to consolidate everything into one window, with duplicates removed automatically.
DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY
TabWatchDog works silently in the background. No popups, no interruptions — just a cleaner browser.
KNOWN LIMITATION
Tabs that go through multiple redirections (e.g. SSO or OAuth login flows) may not be detected as duplicates. This will be addressed in a future update.
Version 1.7
Bug Fixes & Safety Improvements
• Fixed: "Installed Successfully" notification was appearing on every browser
restart, not just on first install.
• Fixed: Clicking the extension icon no longer instantly merges all windows
with no warning — it now opens the extension popup instead.
• Fixed: view-source: pages are no longer incorrectly flagged as duplicate
tabs of their underlying page.
• Improved: "Merge All Windows" now requires an explicit confirmation before
making any changes, preventing accidental merges.