ON/OFF & Tab Blocker

Toggle internet access and block new tabs from loading until selected.

As of June 2026, ON/OFF & Tab Blocker has 53 users and a 4.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Productivity category.

Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+35.9%

Rating+33.3%

4.00

2 reviews

Reviews+100.0%

Version

2.3

Manifest V3

History

10 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 7, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 7, 2026	39	3.00	1	2.3
Apr 19, 2026	42	3.00	1	2.3
Apr 24, 2026	40	3.00	1	2.3
May 1, 2026	46	3.00	1	2.3
May 8, 2026	47	3.00	1	2.3
May 12, 2026	52	3.00	1	2.3
May 18, 2026	53	3.00	1	2.3
May 24, 2026	54	3.00	1	2.3
May 31, 2026	51	4.00	2	2.3
Jun 6, 2026	54	4.00	2	2.3
Now	53	4.00	2	2.3

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About

A simple and lightweight extension designed to save browser memory when you have multiple tabs open. It prevents tabs from loading automatically when you start your browser, reducing memory usage. Additionally, the Lazy Tab feature ensures that tabs only load when you select them.

This extension also helps conserve resources when opening multiple URLs using Ctrl + Left Click and prevents temporary blocks from websites by limiting excessive requests to the same domain.

🚀 Version 2.0: The "Total Rework" Update
ON/OFF & Tab Blocker has been completely rewritten from the ground up to offer more control, better performance, and a premium user experience.

🛡️ Enhanced Whitelist System (GOD MODE)
Complete Whitelist Manager: New dedicated window to manage your essential domains.
Import/Export: Easily backup or restore your whitelist as a text file.
Quick Whitelist: Added a one-click button in the popup to instantly authorize the site you are currently visiting.
Smart Sub-resources: Whitelisted sites now load perfectly by automatically allowing all necessary background scripts, icons, and connections.

⚡ New "Tab-Specific" Internet Override
Selective Access: Want global internet OFF but need to check one specific site? Use the new "Access for current tab" toggle to grant temporary internet only to your active tab.
Origin-Aware Security: Unlike standard blockers, our new engine handles Service Workers and background fetches, ensuring complex sites like forums and web apps work smoothly while authorized.

⏸️ Advanced Tab Blocker
Lazy Loading 2.0: New tabs are put "on hold" with a beautiful professional landing page, preventing they from loading data and distracting you until you are ready.
Instant Load: Authorized or whitelisted tabs now skip the "hold" screen entirely for a seamless browsing experience.

🎨 Premium UI & Experience
Total Visual Rework: Modern, professional interface with smooth transitions and high-contrast toggles.
Force-Off Startup: New safety setting to ensure your internet is automatically OFF whenever you restart your browser.
Refresh All Tabs: Cleaned up the "Refresh All" logic with a smart warning to prevent system overload.

💻 Developer-Friendly Workflows
Localhost Protection: Automatic permanent bypass for localhost, 127.0.0.1, and [::1] on any port (XAMPP/WAMP/NodeJS friendly). Development traffic will never be interrupted by your blocking settings.