I’m excited to announce the launch of Tab Cleaner, a Chrome extension that automatically closes inactive tabs to keep your browser fast, organized, and clutter-free.
The Problem with Too Many Tabs
We’ve all been there – you start your day with a few browser tabs, and by afternoon you have 50+ tabs open across multiple windows. Each tab consumes memory, slows down your browser, and makes it nearly impossible to find what you’re looking for.
Traditional solutions require manual tab management, which is time-consuming and easy to forget. What if your browser could intelligently manage tabs for you?
Meet Tab Cleaner
Tab Cleaner automatically closes tabs that haven’t been used for a specified amount of time, while smartly protecting the tabs you actually need. It’s like having a personal assistant that keeps your digital workspace organized.
🧹 Smart Automatic Cleanup
- Set your preferred timeout (1+ hours) and let Tab Cleaner handle the rest
- Customize check intervals from 1-60 minutes
- Never lose important work – active tabs and Chrome pages are always protected
🛡️ Intelligent Protection
Tab Cleaner knows which tabs to keep safe:
- Pinned tabs – your most important sites stay open
- Audio/video tabs – no interrupting your music or calls
- Active tabs – what you’re currently using is always protected
- Chrome pages – system pages remain untouched
📊 Real-Time Monitoring
The Tab Activity Monitor gives you complete visibility:
- See exactly when each tab was last active
- Visual status indicators (safe/warning/danger)
- Manual close buttons for immediate control
- Color-coded warnings for tabs about to close
📈 Usage Statistics
Track your browsing habits and see Tab Cleaner’s impact:
- Live tab count badge with color coding (green/orange/red)
- Comprehensive statistics showing open windows, tabs, and cleanup history
- All-time tabs removed counter
- Maximum concurrent tabs reached
⚙️ Fully Customizable
- Timeout Settings: From 1 hour to unlimited
- Check Frequency: How often to scan for inactive tabs
- Protection Rules: Choose what types of tabs to preserve
- Manual Override: Close specific tabs instantly when needed
Privacy First
Your data security is paramount:
- 100% Local – all data stays on your device
- No Tracking – zero personal information collected
- No External Servers – nothing transmitted outside your browser
- Open Source – transparent, auditable code on GitHub
Perfect For
Power Users who research extensively and open dozens of reference tabs
Professionals managing multiple projects across browser sessions
Students juggling research papers with countless source materials
Multitaskers who switch between different workflows throughout the day
Anyone who wants a faster, cleaner browsing experience without manual tab management
Real Impact
Tab Cleaner delivers noticeable performance improvements:
- Reduced memory usage – fewer tabs mean less RAM consumption
- Faster browsing – improved page load times and responsiveness
- Better organization – cleaner workspace leads to improved focus
- Set-and-forget convenience – automatic maintenance with zero effort
Get Started in Seconds
- Install Tab Cleaner from the Chrome Web Store
- Configure your preferred timeout and protection settings (works great with defaults)
- Monitor your tab count badge and activity
- Enjoy a cleaner, faster browsing experience
Built for Productivity
Tab Cleaner isn’t just another browser tool – it’s a productivity enhancement that works invisibly in the background. Set it up once, and let it maintain your browser’s performance automatically while protecting your important work.
Whether you’re a researcher with 100+ tabs, a developer with multiple documentation pages, or someone who just wants a tidier browser, Tab Cleaner adapts to your workflow.
Free & Open Source
Tab Cleaner is completely free with no premium features, subscriptions, or hidden costs. The source code is available under the MIT license, ensuring transparency and community contributions.
Ready to take control of your browser’s performance?
Transform your browsing experience today and never manually manage tabs again.
Questions or feedback? Reach out:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/whyisjake
- GitHub: https://github.com/whyisjake/tab-cleaner
- Email: whyisjake@gmail.com
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