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TabWatchDog

by vishwaandtech · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 20 Oct 2026

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
01734Mar 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 34 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 8 months
001Mar 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 0 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 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.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+3+9.7%00.00
30 days+7+25.9%00.00
6 months+30+750.0%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
2603.1520 Mar 2026
1.74 Mar 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
4 Mar 2026
Size
31 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
elpbjjbanaebalmehifolkfjjeagbbbd

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
tabsnotificationswebNavigationstorageoffscreen

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