Raft

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

Changelog

• May 14, 2026
  description

  Raft is the Chrome tab manager built on a simple promise: never lose your tabs.
  
  Save sessions across windows and tab groups. Suspend inactive tabs to free memory. Close duplicates with one click. Import from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby.
  Multi-layer backup protection - auto-save, recovery snapshots, browser sync, and optional end-to-end encrypted cloud sync - keeps everything safe.
  
  Open source. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Every core feature is free.
  
  
  YOUR TABS ARE SAFE
  
  Raft guards your tabs with multi-layer backup protection:
  - Auto-save captures your sessions on a schedule
  - Recovery snapshots provide a safety net if something goes wrong
  - Browser sync keeps things backed up through Chrome
  - Optional cloud sync (Pro) adds another layer with end-to-end encryption
  - A backup health monitor shows the status of every protection layer at a glance
  
  Never lose your tabs again.
  
  
  FEATURES
  
  Save and Restore Sessions
  Capture every window, tab, and tab group. Expand a session to select specific tabs to restore, or restore everything at once - even as suspended, to save memory.
  
  Tab Groups Preserved
  Faithfully saves and restores Chrome's native tab groups - names, colors, and collapsed state. No more lost group organization.
  
  Suspend and Save Memory
  Uses Chrome's native tab discarding to automatically free memory from inactive tabs. Pinned tabs, tabs playing audio, tabs with unsaved form data, and whitelisted sites are always protected.
  
  Backup Health Monitor
  At-a-glance view of every protection layer: auto-save, recovery snapshots, browser sync, and cloud sync. Color-coded health levels with actionable suggestions when something needs attention.
  
  Close Duplicate Tabs
  One click to find and close duplicate tabs across all windows. Protection rules are respected, and Raft keeps the best copy. Press Alt+Shift+D anytime.
  
  Import Your Data
  Switching from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby? Import your existing sessions with one click. Also useful when moving between browsers or Chrome profiles.
  
  Keyboard Shortcuts
  Suspend tabs, close duplicates, and manage sessions without leaving the keyboard. Configurable shortcuts for every common action.
  
  
  HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM CHROME'S BUILT-IN MEMORY SAVER?
  
  Chrome's Memory Saver discards tabs when memory pressure is high. Raft adds the things Memory Saver doesn't:
  
  - Granular control: configurable inactivity timer, per-site whitelist, protection rules for pinned tabs, audio, and unsaved forms
  - Session save and restore: capture and reopen entire workspaces, not just discard tabs in place
  - Tab group preservation: restore groups complete with names, colors, and collapsed state
  - Multi-layer backup: protection against extension corruption, browser crashes, and accidental data loss
  - End-to-end encrypted cross-device sync (Pro): your sessions on every machine you use
  
  
  PRIVACY FIRST
  
  Raft has no servers, no analytics, and no tracking. Everything is stored locally on your device. We collect no telemetry, no usage statistics, no crash reports, and no personally
  identifiable information.
  
  Your browsing data never leaves your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync.
  
  
  CLOUD SYNC WITH END-TO-END ENCRYPTION (Pro)
  
  Sync sessions to Google Drive, encrypted with a password only you know. Your data is encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your browser. We literally cannot read
  it.
  
  Raft only accesses a private, app-specific folder in your Drive. It cannot see, read, or modify any of your other files.
  
  One-time $25 Pro upgrade - sync across up to 10 devices, no subscriptions, ever.
  
  
  PRICING
  
  All core features are free. Pay once for cloud sync - no subscriptions.
  
  Free:
  - Tab suspension with protection rules
  - Session save and restore with selective restore
  - Tab group preservation
  - Close duplicate tabs
  - Auto-save and recovery snapshots
  - Backup health monitor
  - Import and export
  - Keyboard shortcuts
  
  Pro ($25 one-time):
  - Everything in Free, plus:
  - Cloud sync to Google Drive
  - End-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM)
  - Sync across up to 10 devices
  
  
  OPEN SOURCE
  
  Raft's entire source code is publicly available under the MIT License. There are no hidden binaries, no obfuscated scripts, no proprietary blobs. You can read every line, build it yourself,
  or fork it entirely.
  
  Pro purchases support continued development. They don't gate access to secret code.
  
  
  WHY TRUST RAFT?
  
  The Great Suspender was one of the most popular tab management extensions in Chrome. Then it was quietly sold, injected with tracking code, and flagged as malware. We built Raft because you
  deserve a tab manager you can trust.
  
  - The code is open - all of it
  - We can't see your data - by design
  - Raft will never be sold to a third party
  - We don't operate servers - there is no Raft backend
  
  
  PERMISSIONS
  
  Raft requests only the permissions it needs:
  - tabs - To see your open tabs for saving sessions and suspension
  - tabGroups - To preserve tab group names, colors, and state
  - storage - To save sessions and settings locally
  - alarms - For auto-save and suspension timers
  - contextMenus - Right-click "Suspend this tab" and "Suspend other tabs"
  - identity - Optional Google OAuth for cloud sync (Pro)
  
  Permissions we don't request: history, bookmarks, webRequest, or broad host access. We don't need your browsing history, we don't inject scripts into pages, and we don't inspect web traffic.
  
  
  RECENT UPDATES
  
  v1.1.3 (April 2026) - Share any saved session as a passphrase-protected .raftbundle file. The recipient drops it into Raft's import panel, enters the passphrase you sent through a separate channel, and picks which tabs to bring in. End-to-end encrypted with the same crypto as Cloud Sync.
  v1.1.2 (April 2026) - Bump PBKDF2 key derivation from 100K to 600K iterations to meet OWASP 2023+ guidance for new cloud-sync setups.
  v1.1.1 (April 2026) - Fixed hibernate-on-startup with PWAs and Chrome's tab loader. 17 dependency security alerts resolved.
  v1.1.0 (March 2026) - Added hibernate-on-startup option to suspend all tabs when Chrome opens. 8 security fixes.
  v1.0.1 (February 2025) - OAuth token refresh improvements, licensing reliability fixes.
  v1.0.0 (February 2025) - Initial release on the Chrome Web Store.
  
  Full changelog: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
  
  
  Learn more: https://raftapp.io
  Developer promise: https://raftapp.io/trust
  Privacy policy: https://raftapp.io/privacy
  Source code: https://github.com/raftapp/raft
  Questions: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/issues
  GitHub Releases: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/releases

  Raft is the Chrome tab manager built on a simple promise: never lose your tabs.
  
  Save sessions across windows and tab groups. Suspend inactive tabs to free memory. Close duplicates with one click. Import from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby.
  Multi-layer backup protection - auto-save, recovery snapshots, browser sync, and optional end-to-end encrypted cloud sync - keeps everything safe.
  
  Open source. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Every core feature is free.
  
  
  YOUR TABS ARE SAFE
  
  Raft guards your tabs with multi-layer backup protection:
  - Auto-save captures your sessions on a schedule
  - Recovery snapshots provide a safety net if something goes wrong
  - Browser sync keeps things backed up through Chrome
  - Optional cloud sync adds another layer with end-to-end encryption
  - A backup health monitor shows the status of every protection layer at a glance
  
  Never lose your tabs again.
  
  
  FEATURES
  
  Save and Restore Sessions
  Capture every window, tab, and tab group. Expand a session to select specific tabs to restore, or restore everything at once - even as suspended, to save memory.
  
  Tab Groups Preserved
  Faithfully saves and restores Chrome's native tab groups - names, colors, and collapsed state. No more lost group organization.
  
  Suspend and Save Memory
  Uses Chrome's native tab discarding to automatically free memory from inactive tabs. Pinned tabs, tabs playing audio, tabs with unsaved form data, and whitelisted sites are always protected.
  
  Backup Health Monitor
  At-a-glance view of every protection layer: auto-save, recovery snapshots, browser sync, and cloud sync. Color-coded health levels with actionable suggestions when something needs attention.
  
  Close Duplicate Tabs
  One click to find and close duplicate tabs across all windows. Protection rules are respected, and Raft keeps the best copy. Press Alt+Shift+D anytime.
  
  Import Your Data
  Switching from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby? Import your existing sessions with one click. Also useful when moving between browsers or Chrome profiles.
  
  Keyboard Shortcuts
  Suspend tabs, close duplicates, and manage sessions without leaving the keyboard. Configurable shortcuts for every common action.
  
  
  HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM CHROME'S BUILT-IN MEMORY SAVER?
  
  Chrome's Memory Saver discards tabs when memory pressure is high. Raft adds the things Memory Saver doesn't:
  
  - Granular control: configurable inactivity timer, per-site whitelist, protection rules for pinned tabs, audio, and unsaved forms
  - Session save and restore: capture and reopen entire workspaces, not just discard tabs in place
  - Tab group preservation: restore groups complete with names, colors, and collapsed state
  - Multi-layer backup: protection against extension corruption, browser crashes, and accidental data loss
  - End-to-end encrypted cross-device sync: your sessions on every machine you use
  
  
  PRIVACY FIRST
  
  Raft has no servers, no analytics, and no tracking. Everything is stored locally on your device. We collect no telemetry, no usage statistics, no crash reports, and no personally
  identifiable information.
  
  Your browsing data never leaves your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync.
  
  
  CLOUD SYNC WITH END-TO-END ENCRYPTION
  
  Sync sessions to Google Drive, encrypted with a password only you know. Your data is encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your browser. We literally cannot read
  it.
  
  Raft only accesses a private, app-specific folder in your Drive. It cannot see, read, or modify any of your other files.
  
  PRICING
  
  Free:
  - Tab suspension with protection rules
  - Session save and restore with selective restore
  - Tab group preservation
  - Close duplicate tabs
  - Auto-save and recovery snapshots
  - Backup health monitor
  - Import and export
  - Keyboard shortcuts
  - Cloud sync to Google Drive
  - End-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM)
  - Sync across up to 10 devices
  
  
  OPEN SOURCE
  
  Raft's entire source code is publicly available under the MIT License. There are no hidden binaries, no obfuscated scripts, no proprietary blobs. You can read every line, build it yourself,
  or fork it entirely.
  
  Purchases have been removed - enjoy.
  
  
  WHY TRUST RAFT?
  
  The Great Suspender was one of the most popular tab management extensions in Chrome. Then it was quietly sold, injected with tracking code, and flagged as malware. We built Raft because you
  deserve a tab manager you can trust.
  
  - The code is open - all of it
  - We can't see your data - by design
  - Raft will never be sold to a third party
  - We don't operate servers - there is no Raft backend
  
  
  PERMISSIONS
  
  Raft requests only the permissions it needs:
  - tabs - To see your open tabs for saving sessions and suspension
  - tabGroups - To preserve tab group names, colors, and state
  - storage - To save sessions and settings locally
  - alarms - For auto-save and suspension timers
  - contextMenus - Right-click "Suspend this tab" and "Suspend other tabs"
  - identity - Optional Google OAuth for cloud sync
  
  Permissions we don't request: history, bookmarks, webRequest, or broad host access. We don't need your browsing history, we don't inject scripts into pages, and we don't inspect web traffic.
  
  
  RECENT UPDATES
  
  v1.2.0 (May 2026) - No traction, limited time, and costing money to maintain, so opening this up by removing Pro mode. Enjoy.
  v1.1.3 (April 2026) - Share any saved session as a passphrase-protected .raftbundle file. The recipient drops it into Raft's import panel, enters the passphrase you sent through a separate channel, and picks which tabs to bring in. End-to-end encrypted with the same crypto as Cloud Sync.
  v1.1.2 (April 2026) - Bump PBKDF2 key derivation from 100K to 600K iterations to meet OWASP 2023+ guidance for new cloud-sync setups.
  v1.1.1 (April 2026) - Fixed hibernate-on-startup with PWAs and Chrome's tab loader. 17 dependency security alerts resolved.
  v1.1.0 (March 2026) - Added hibernate-on-startup option to suspend all tabs when Chrome opens. 8 security fixes.
  v1.0.1 (February 2025) - OAuth token refresh improvements, licensing reliability fixes.
  v1.0.0 (February 2025) - Initial release on the Chrome Web Store.
  
  Full changelog: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
  
  
  Learn more: https://raftapp.io
  Developer promise: https://raftapp.io/trust
  Privacy policy: https://raftapp.io/privacy
  Source code: https://github.com/raftapp/raft
  Questions: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/issues
  GitHub Releases: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/releases

• May 14, 2026
  short_description

  Save sessions, suspend tabs, preserve tab groups. End-to-end encrypted optional sync. Open source. One-time $25 Pro.

  Save sessions, suspend tabs, preserve tab groups. End-to-end encrypted optional Google Drive sync. Free and open source.

• May 14, 2026
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  https://www.googleapis.com/*, https://oauth2.googleapis.com/*

• May 2, 2026
  description

  Raft is the Chrome tab manager built on a simple promise: never lose your tabs.
  
  Save sessions across windows and tab groups. Suspend inactive tabs to free memory. Close duplicates with one click. Import from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby.
  Multi-layer backup protection - auto-save, recovery snapshots, browser sync, and optional end-to-end encrypted cloud sync - keeps everything safe.
  
  Open source. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Every core feature is free.
  
  
  YOUR TABS ARE SAFE
  
  Raft guards your tabs with multi-layer backup protection:
  - Auto-save captures your sessions on a schedule
  - Recovery snapshots provide a safety net if something goes wrong
  - Browser sync keeps things backed up through Chrome
  - Optional cloud sync (Pro) adds another layer with end-to-end encryption
  - A backup health monitor shows the status of every protection layer at a glance
  
  Never lose your tabs again.
  
  
  FEATURES
  
  Save and Restore Sessions
  Capture every window, tab, and tab group. Expand a session to select specific tabs to restore, or restore everything at once - even as suspended, to save memory.
  
  Tab Groups Preserved
  Faithfully saves and restores Chrome's native tab groups - names, colors, and collapsed state. No more lost group organization.
  
  Suspend and Save Memory
  Uses Chrome's native tab discarding to automatically free memory from inactive tabs. Pinned tabs, tabs playing audio, tabs with unsaved form data, and whitelisted sites are always protected.
  
  Backup Health Monitor
  At-a-glance view of every protection layer: auto-save, recovery snapshots, browser sync, and cloud sync. Color-coded health levels with actionable suggestions when something needs attention.
  
  Close Duplicate Tabs
  One click to find and close duplicate tabs across all windows. Protection rules are respected, and Raft keeps the best copy. Press Alt+Shift+D anytime.
  
  Import Your Data
  Switching from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby? Import your existing sessions with one click. Also useful when moving between browsers or Chrome profiles.
  
  Keyboard Shortcuts
  Suspend tabs, close duplicates, and manage sessions without leaving the keyboard. Configurable shortcuts for every common action.
  
  
  HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM CHROME'S BUILT-IN MEMORY SAVER?
  
  Chrome's Memory Saver discards tabs when memory pressure is high. Raft adds the things Memory Saver doesn't:
  
  - Granular control: configurable inactivity timer, per-site whitelist, protection rules for pinned tabs, audio, and unsaved forms
  - Session save and restore: capture and reopen entire workspaces, not just discard tabs in place
  - Tab group preservation: restore groups complete with names, colors, and collapsed state
  - Multi-layer backup: protection against extension corruption, browser crashes, and accidental data loss
  - End-to-end encrypted cross-device sync (Pro): your sessions on every machine you use
  
  
  PRIVACY FIRST
  
  Raft has no servers, no analytics, and no tracking. Everything is stored locally on your device. We collect no telemetry, no usage statistics, no crash reports, and no personally
  identifiable information.
  
  Your browsing data never leaves your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync.
  
  
  CLOUD SYNC WITH END-TO-END ENCRYPTION (Pro)
  
  Sync sessions to Google Drive, encrypted with a password only you know. Your data is encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your browser. We literally cannot read
  it.
  
  Raft only accesses a private, app-specific folder in your Drive. It cannot see, read, or modify any of your other files.
  
  One-time $25 Pro upgrade - sync across up to 10 devices, no subscriptions, ever.
  
  
  PRICING
  
  All core features are free. Pay once for cloud sync - no subscriptions.
  
  Free:
  - Tab suspension with protection rules
  - Session save and restore with selective restore
  - Tab group preservation
  - Close duplicate tabs
  - Auto-save and recovery snapshots
  - Backup health monitor
  - Import and export
  - Keyboard shortcuts
  
  Pro ($25 one-time):
  - Everything in Free, plus:
  - Cloud sync to Google Drive
  - End-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM)
  - Sync across up to 10 devices
  
  
  OPEN SOURCE
  
  Raft's entire source code is publicly available under the MIT License. There are no hidden binaries, no obfuscated scripts, no proprietary blobs. You can read every line, build it yourself,
  or fork it entirely.
  
  Pro purchases support continued development. They don't gate access to secret code.
  
  
  WHY TRUST RAFT?
  
  The Great Suspender was one of the most popular tab management extensions in Chrome. Then it was quietly sold, injected with tracking code, and flagged as malware. We built Raft because you
  deserve a tab manager you can trust.
  
  - The code is open - all of it
  - We can't see your data - by design
  - Raft will never be sold to a third party
  - We don't operate servers - there is no Raft backend
  
  
  PERMISSIONS
  
  Raft requests only the permissions it needs:
  - tabs - To see your open tabs for saving sessions and suspension
  - tabGroups - To preserve tab group names, colors, and state
  - storage - To save sessions and settings locally
  - alarms - For auto-save and suspension timers
  - contextMenus - Right-click "Suspend this tab" and "Suspend other tabs"
  - identity - Optional Google OAuth for cloud sync (Pro)
  
  Permissions we don't request: history, bookmarks, webRequest, or broad host access. We don't need your browsing history, we don't inject scripts into pages, and we don't inspect web traffic.
  
  
  RECENT UPDATES
  
  v1.1.1 (April 2026) - Fixed hibernate-on-startup with PWAs and Chrome's tab loader. 17 dependency security alerts resolved.
  v1.1.0 (March 2026) - Added hibernate-on-startup option to suspend all tabs when Chrome opens. 8 security fixes.
  v1.0.1 (February 2025) - OAuth token refresh improvements, licensing reliability fixes.
  v1.0.0 (February 2025) - Initial release on the Chrome Web Store.
  
  Full changelog: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
  
  
  Learn more: https://raftapp.io
  Developer promise: https://raftapp.io/trust
  Privacy policy: https://raftapp.io/privacy
  Source code: https://github.com/raftapp/raft
  Questions: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/issues
  GitHub Releases: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/releases

  Raft is the Chrome tab manager built on a simple promise: never lose your tabs.
  
  Save sessions across windows and tab groups. Suspend inactive tabs to free memory. Close duplicates with one click. Import from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby.
  Multi-layer backup protection - auto-save, recovery snapshots, browser sync, and optional end-to-end encrypted cloud sync - keeps everything safe.
  
  Open source. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Every core feature is free.
  
  
  YOUR TABS ARE SAFE
  
  Raft guards your tabs with multi-layer backup protection:
  - Auto-save captures your sessions on a schedule
  - Recovery snapshots provide a safety net if something goes wrong
  - Browser sync keeps things backed up through Chrome
  - Optional cloud sync (Pro) adds another layer with end-to-end encryption
  - A backup health monitor shows the status of every protection layer at a glance
  
  Never lose your tabs again.
  
  
  FEATURES
  
  Save and Restore Sessions
  Capture every window, tab, and tab group. Expand a session to select specific tabs to restore, or restore everything at once - even as suspended, to save memory.
  
  Tab Groups Preserved
  Faithfully saves and restores Chrome's native tab groups - names, colors, and collapsed state. No more lost group organization.
  
  Suspend and Save Memory
  Uses Chrome's native tab discarding to automatically free memory from inactive tabs. Pinned tabs, tabs playing audio, tabs with unsaved form data, and whitelisted sites are always protected.
  
  Backup Health Monitor
  At-a-glance view of every protection layer: auto-save, recovery snapshots, browser sync, and cloud sync. Color-coded health levels with actionable suggestions when something needs attention.
  
  Close Duplicate Tabs
  One click to find and close duplicate tabs across all windows. Protection rules are respected, and Raft keeps the best copy. Press Alt+Shift+D anytime.
  
  Import Your Data
  Switching from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby? Import your existing sessions with one click. Also useful when moving between browsers or Chrome profiles.
  
  Keyboard Shortcuts
  Suspend tabs, close duplicates, and manage sessions without leaving the keyboard. Configurable shortcuts for every common action.
  
  
  HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM CHROME'S BUILT-IN MEMORY SAVER?
  
  Chrome's Memory Saver discards tabs when memory pressure is high. Raft adds the things Memory Saver doesn't:
  
  - Granular control: configurable inactivity timer, per-site whitelist, protection rules for pinned tabs, audio, and unsaved forms
  - Session save and restore: capture and reopen entire workspaces, not just discard tabs in place
  - Tab group preservation: restore groups complete with names, colors, and collapsed state
  - Multi-layer backup: protection against extension corruption, browser crashes, and accidental data loss
  - End-to-end encrypted cross-device sync (Pro): your sessions on every machine you use
  
  
  PRIVACY FIRST
  
  Raft has no servers, no analytics, and no tracking. Everything is stored locally on your device. We collect no telemetry, no usage statistics, no crash reports, and no personally
  identifiable information.
  
  Your browsing data never leaves your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync.
  
  
  CLOUD SYNC WITH END-TO-END ENCRYPTION (Pro)
  
  Sync sessions to Google Drive, encrypted with a password only you know. Your data is encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your browser. We literally cannot read
  it.
  
  Raft only accesses a private, app-specific folder in your Drive. It cannot see, read, or modify any of your other files.
  
  One-time $25 Pro upgrade - sync across up to 10 devices, no subscriptions, ever.
  
  
  PRICING
  
  All core features are free. Pay once for cloud sync - no subscriptions.
  
  Free:
  - Tab suspension with protection rules
  - Session save and restore with selective restore
  - Tab group preservation
  - Close duplicate tabs
  - Auto-save and recovery snapshots
  - Backup health monitor
  - Import and export
  - Keyboard shortcuts
  
  Pro ($25 one-time):
  - Everything in Free, plus:
  - Cloud sync to Google Drive
  - End-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM)
  - Sync across up to 10 devices
  
  
  OPEN SOURCE
  
  Raft's entire source code is publicly available under the MIT License. There are no hidden binaries, no obfuscated scripts, no proprietary blobs. You can read every line, build it yourself,
  or fork it entirely.
  
  Pro purchases support continued development. They don't gate access to secret code.
  
  
  WHY TRUST RAFT?
  
  The Great Suspender was one of the most popular tab management extensions in Chrome. Then it was quietly sold, injected with tracking code, and flagged as malware. We built Raft because you
  deserve a tab manager you can trust.
  
  - The code is open - all of it
  - We can't see your data - by design
  - Raft will never be sold to a third party
  - We don't operate servers - there is no Raft backend
  
  
  PERMISSIONS
  
  Raft requests only the permissions it needs:
  - tabs - To see your open tabs for saving sessions and suspension
  - tabGroups - To preserve tab group names, colors, and state
  - storage - To save sessions and settings locally
  - alarms - For auto-save and suspension timers
  - contextMenus - Right-click "Suspend this tab" and "Suspend other tabs"
  - identity - Optional Google OAuth for cloud sync (Pro)
  
  Permissions we don't request: history, bookmarks, webRequest, or broad host access. We don't need your browsing history, we don't inject scripts into pages, and we don't inspect web traffic.
  
  
  RECENT UPDATES
  
  v1.1.3 (April 2026) - Share any saved session as a passphrase-protected .raftbundle file. The recipient drops it into Raft's import panel, enters the passphrase you sent through a separate channel, and picks which tabs to bring in. End-to-end encrypted with the same crypto as Cloud Sync.
  v1.1.2 (April 2026) - Bump PBKDF2 key derivation from 100K to 600K iterations to meet OWASP 2023+ guidance for new cloud-sync setups.
  v1.1.1 (April 2026) - Fixed hibernate-on-startup with PWAs and Chrome's tab loader. 17 dependency security alerts resolved.
  v1.1.0 (March 2026) - Added hibernate-on-startup option to suspend all tabs when Chrome opens. 8 security fixes.
  v1.0.1 (February 2025) - OAuth token refresh improvements, licensing reliability fixes.
  v1.0.0 (February 2025) - Initial release on the Chrome Web Store.
  
  Full changelog: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
  
  
  Learn more: https://raftapp.io
  Developer promise: https://raftapp.io/trust
  Privacy policy: https://raftapp.io/privacy
  Source code: https://github.com/raftapp/raft
  Questions: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/issues
  GitHub Releases: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/releases

• May 2, 2026
  short_description

  Suspend inactive tabs to save memory and keep your sessions safe with multi-layer backup protection. Open source, privacy first.

  Save sessions, suspend tabs, preserve tab groups. End-to-end encrypted optional sync. Open source. One-time $25 Pro.

• Apr 25, 2026
  description

  Raft suspends inactive tabs to free memory and saves your browsing sessions so you never lose your work.
  
  Save and restore every window, tab, and tab group. Close duplicates with one click. Import from OneTab, Session Buddy, and more. Multi-layer backup protection - auto-save, recovery snapshots, and optional encrypted cloud sync - keeps everything safe.
  
  Every core feature is free. No ads, no tracking, no data collection.
  
  
  YOUR TABS ARE SAFE
  
  Raft guards your tabs with multi-layer backup protection:
  - Auto-save captures your sessions on a schedule
  - Recovery snapshots provide a safety net if something goes wrong
  - Browser sync keeps things backed up through Chrome
  - Optional cloud sync (Pro) adds another layer with end-to-end encryption
  - A backup health monitor shows the status of every protection layer at a glance
  
  Never lose your tabs again.
  
  
  FEATURES
  
  Suspend and Save Memory
  Uses Chrome's native tab discarding to automatically free memory from inactive tabs. Pinned tabs, tabs playing audio, and whitelisted sites are always protected.
  
  Save and Restore Sessions
  Capture every window, tab, and tab group. Expand a session to select specific tabs to restore, or restore everything at once - even as suspended.
  
  Tab Groups Preserved
  Faithfully saves and restores Chrome's native tab groups - names, colors, and collapsed state. No more lost group organization.
  
  Close Duplicate Tabs
  One click to find and close duplicate tabs across all windows. Protection rules are respected, and Raft keeps the best copy. Press Alt+Shift+D anytime.
  
  Import Your Data
  Switching from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby? Import your existing sessions with one click.
  
  Keyboard Shortcuts
  Suspend tabs, close duplicates, and manage sessions without leaving the keyboard. Configurable shortcuts for every common action.
  
  
  PRIVACY FIRST
  
  Raft has no servers, no analytics, and no tracking. Everything is stored locally on your device. We collect no telemetry, no usage statistics, no crash reports, and no personally identifiable information.
  
  Your browsing data never leaves your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync.
  
  
  CLOUD SYNC WITH END-TO-END ENCRYPTION (Pro)
  
  Sync sessions to Google Drive, encrypted with a password only you know. Your data is encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your browser. We literally cannot read it.
  
  Raft only accesses a private, app-specific folder in your Drive. It cannot see, read, or modify any of your other files.
  
  One-time $25 Pro upgrade - no subscriptions, ever.
  
  
  PRICING
  
  All core features are free. Pay once for cloud sync - no subscriptions.
  
  Free:
  - Tab suspension with protection rules
  - Session save and restore with selective restore
  - Tab group preservation
  - Close duplicate tabs
  - Auto-save and recovery snapshots
  - Backup health monitor
  - Import and export
  - Keyboard shortcuts
  
  Pro ($25 one-time):
  - Everything in Free, plus:
  - Cloud sync to Google Drive
  - End-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM)
  - Sync across devices
  
  
  OPEN SOURCE
  
  Raft's entire source code is publicly available under the MIT License. There are no hidden binaries, no obfuscated scripts, no proprietary blobs. You can read every line, build it yourself, or fork it entirely.
  
  Pro purchases support continued development. They don't gate access to secret code.
  
  
  WHY TRUST RAFT?
  
  The Great Suspender was one of the most popular tab management extensions in Chrome. Then it was quietly sold, injected with tracking code, and flagged as malware. We built Raft because you deserve a tab manager you can trust.
  
  - The code is open - all of it
  - We can't see your data - by design
  - Raft will never be sold to a third party
  - We don't operate servers - there is no Raft backend
  
  
  PERMISSIONS
  
  Raft requests only the permissions it needs:
  - tabs - To see your open tabs for saving sessions and suspension
  - tabGroups - To preserve tab group names, colors, and state
  - storage - To save sessions and settings locally
  - alarms - For auto-save and suspension timers
  - contextMenus - Right-click "Suspend this tab" and "Suspend other tabs"
  - identity - Optional Google OAuth for cloud sync (Pro)
  
  Permissions we don't request: history, bookmarks, webRequest, or broad host access. We don't need your browsing history, we don't inject scripts into pages, and we don't inspect web traffic.
  
  
  Learn more: https://raftapp.io
  Developer promise: https://raftapp.io/trust
  Privacy policy: https://raftapp.io/privacy
  Source code: https://github.com/raftapp/raft
  Questions? https://github.com/raftapp/raft/issues
  
  View GitHub Releases for latest changes: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/releases

  Raft is the Chrome tab manager built on a simple promise: never lose your tabs.
  
  Save sessions across windows and tab groups. Suspend inactive tabs to free memory. Close duplicates with one click. Import from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby.
  Multi-layer backup protection - auto-save, recovery snapshots, browser sync, and optional end-to-end encrypted cloud sync - keeps everything safe.
  
  Open source. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Every core feature is free.
  
  
  YOUR TABS ARE SAFE
  
  Raft guards your tabs with multi-layer backup protection:
  - Auto-save captures your sessions on a schedule
  - Recovery snapshots provide a safety net if something goes wrong
  - Browser sync keeps things backed up through Chrome
  - Optional cloud sync (Pro) adds another layer with end-to-end encryption
  - A backup health monitor shows the status of every protection layer at a glance
  
  Never lose your tabs again.
  
  
  FEATURES
  
  Save and Restore Sessions
  Capture every window, tab, and tab group. Expand a session to select specific tabs to restore, or restore everything at once - even as suspended, to save memory.
  
  Tab Groups Preserved
  Faithfully saves and restores Chrome's native tab groups - names, colors, and collapsed state. No more lost group organization.
  
  Suspend and Save Memory
  Uses Chrome's native tab discarding to automatically free memory from inactive tabs. Pinned tabs, tabs playing audio, tabs with unsaved form data, and whitelisted sites are always protected.
  
  Backup Health Monitor
  At-a-glance view of every protection layer: auto-save, recovery snapshots, browser sync, and cloud sync. Color-coded health levels with actionable suggestions when something needs attention.
  
  Close Duplicate Tabs
  One click to find and close duplicate tabs across all windows. Protection rules are respected, and Raft keeps the best copy. Press Alt+Shift+D anytime.
  
  Import Your Data
  Switching from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby? Import your existing sessions with one click. Also useful when moving between browsers or Chrome profiles.
  
  Keyboard Shortcuts
  Suspend tabs, close duplicates, and manage sessions without leaving the keyboard. Configurable shortcuts for every common action.
  
  
  HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM CHROME'S BUILT-IN MEMORY SAVER?
  
  Chrome's Memory Saver discards tabs when memory pressure is high. Raft adds the things Memory Saver doesn't:
  
  - Granular control: configurable inactivity timer, per-site whitelist, protection rules for pinned tabs, audio, and unsaved forms
  - Session save and restore: capture and reopen entire workspaces, not just discard tabs in place
  - Tab group preservation: restore groups complete with names, colors, and collapsed state
  - Multi-layer backup: protection against extension corruption, browser crashes, and accidental data loss
  - End-to-end encrypted cross-device sync (Pro): your sessions on every machine you use
  
  
  PRIVACY FIRST
  
  Raft has no servers, no analytics, and no tracking. Everything is stored locally on your device. We collect no telemetry, no usage statistics, no crash reports, and no personally
  identifiable information.
  
  Your browsing data never leaves your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync.
  
  
  CLOUD SYNC WITH END-TO-END ENCRYPTION (Pro)
  
  Sync sessions to Google Drive, encrypted with a password only you know. Your data is encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your browser. We literally cannot read
  it.
  
  Raft only accesses a private, app-specific folder in your Drive. It cannot see, read, or modify any of your other files.
  
  One-time $25 Pro upgrade - sync across up to 10 devices, no subscriptions, ever.
  
  
  PRICING
  
  All core features are free. Pay once for cloud sync - no subscriptions.
  
  Free:
  - Tab suspension with protection rules
  - Session save and restore with selective restore
  - Tab group preservation
  - Close duplicate tabs
  - Auto-save and recovery snapshots
  - Backup health monitor
  - Import and export
  - Keyboard shortcuts
  
  Pro ($25 one-time):
  - Everything in Free, plus:
  - Cloud sync to Google Drive
  - End-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM)
  - Sync across up to 10 devices
  
  
  OPEN SOURCE
  
  Raft's entire source code is publicly available under the MIT License. There are no hidden binaries, no obfuscated scripts, no proprietary blobs. You can read every line, build it yourself,
  or fork it entirely.
  
  Pro purchases support continued development. They don't gate access to secret code.
  
  
  WHY TRUST RAFT?
  
  The Great Suspender was one of the most popular tab management extensions in Chrome. Then it was quietly sold, injected with tracking code, and flagged as malware. We built Raft because you
  deserve a tab manager you can trust.
  
  - The code is open - all of it
  - We can't see your data - by design
  - Raft will never be sold to a third party
  - We don't operate servers - there is no Raft backend
  
  
  PERMISSIONS
  
  Raft requests only the permissions it needs:
  - tabs - To see your open tabs for saving sessions and suspension
  - tabGroups - To preserve tab group names, colors, and state
  - storage - To save sessions and settings locally
  - alarms - For auto-save and suspension timers
  - contextMenus - Right-click "Suspend this tab" and "Suspend other tabs"
  - identity - Optional Google OAuth for cloud sync (Pro)
  
  Permissions we don't request: history, bookmarks, webRequest, or broad host access. We don't need your browsing history, we don't inject scripts into pages, and we don't inspect web traffic.
  
  
  RECENT UPDATES
  
  v1.1.1 (April 2026) - Fixed hibernate-on-startup with PWAs and Chrome's tab loader. 17 dependency security alerts resolved.
  v1.1.0 (March 2026) - Added hibernate-on-startup option to suspend all tabs when Chrome opens. 8 security fixes.
  v1.0.1 (February 2025) - OAuth token refresh improvements, licensing reliability fixes.
  v1.0.0 (February 2025) - Initial release on the Chrome Web Store.
  
  Full changelog: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
  
  
  Learn more: https://raftapp.io
  Developer promise: https://raftapp.io/trust
  Privacy policy: https://raftapp.io/privacy
  Source code: https://github.com/raftapp/raft
  Questions: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/issues
  GitHub Releases: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/releases

• Apr 20, 2026
  description

  Raft suspends inactive tabs to free memory and saves your browsing sessions so you never lose your work.
  
  Save and restore every window, tab, and tab group. Close duplicates with one click. Import from OneTab, Session Buddy, and more. Multi-layer backup protection - auto-save, recovery snapshots, and optional encrypted cloud sync - keeps everything safe.
  
  Every core feature is free. No ads, no tracking, no data collection.
  
  
  YOUR TABS ARE SAFE
  
  Raft guards your tabs with multi-layer backup protection:
  - Auto-save captures your sessions on a schedule
  - Recovery snapshots provide a safety net if something goes wrong
  - Browser sync keeps things backed up through Chrome
  - Optional cloud sync (Pro) adds another layer with end-to-end encryption
  - A backup health monitor shows the status of every protection layer at a glance
  
  Never lose your tabs again.
  
  
  FEATURES
  
  Suspend and Save Memory
  Uses Chrome's native tab discarding to automatically free memory from inactive tabs. Pinned tabs, tabs playing audio, and whitelisted sites are always protected.
  
  Save and Restore Sessions
  Capture every window, tab, and tab group. Expand a session to select specific tabs to restore, or restore everything at once - even as suspended.
  
  Tab Groups Preserved
  Faithfully saves and restores Chrome's native tab groups - names, colors, and collapsed state. No more lost group organization.
  
  Close Duplicate Tabs
  One click to find and close duplicate tabs across all windows. Protection rules are respected, and Raft keeps the best copy. Press Alt+Shift+D anytime.
  
  Import Your Data
  Switching from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby? Import your existing sessions with one click.
  
  Keyboard Shortcuts
  Suspend tabs, close duplicates, and manage sessions without leaving the keyboard. Configurable shortcuts for every common action.
  
  
  PRIVACY FIRST
  
  Raft has no servers, no analytics, and no tracking. Everything is stored locally on your device. We collect no telemetry, no usage statistics, no crash reports, and no personally identifiable information.
  
  Your browsing data never leaves your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync.
  
  
  CLOUD SYNC WITH END-TO-END ENCRYPTION (Pro)
  
  Sync sessions to Google Drive, encrypted with a password only you know. Your data is encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your browser. We literally cannot read it.
  
  Raft only accesses a private, app-specific folder in your Drive. It cannot see, read, or modify any of your other files.
  
  One-time $25 Pro upgrade - no subscriptions, ever.
  
  
  PRICING
  
  All core features are free. Pay once for cloud sync - no subscriptions.
  
  Free:
  - Tab suspension with protection rules
  - Session save and restore with selective restore
  - Tab group preservation
  - Close duplicate tabs
  - Auto-save and recovery snapshots
  - Backup health monitor
  - Import and export
  - Keyboard shortcuts
  
  Pro ($25 one-time):
  - Everything in Free, plus:
  - Cloud sync to Google Drive
  - End-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM)
  - Sync across devices
  
  
  OPEN SOURCE
  
  Raft's entire source code is publicly available under the MIT License. There are no hidden binaries, no obfuscated scripts, no proprietary blobs. You can read every line, build it yourself, or fork it entirely.
  
  Pro purchases support continued development. They don't gate access to secret code.
  
  
  WHY TRUST RAFT?
  
  The Great Suspender was one of the most popular tab management extensions in Chrome. Then it was quietly sold, injected with tracking code, and flagged as malware. We built Raft because you deserve a tab manager you can trust.
  
  - The code is open - all of it
  - We can't see your data - by design
  - Raft will never be sold to a third party
  - We don't operate servers - there is no Raft backend
  
  
  PERMISSIONS
  
  Raft requests only the permissions it needs:
  - tabs - To see your open tabs for saving sessions and suspension
  - tabGroups - To preserve tab group names, colors, and state
  - storage - To save sessions and settings locally
  - alarms - For auto-save and suspension timers
  - contextMenus - Right-click "Suspend this tab" and "Suspend other tabs"
  - identity - Optional Google OAuth for cloud sync (Pro)
  
  Permissions we don't request: history, bookmarks, webRequest, or broad host access. We don't need your browsing history, we don't inject scripts into pages, and we don't inspect web traffic.
  
  
  Learn more: https://raftapp.io
  Developer promise: https://raftapp.io/trust
  Privacy policy: https://raftapp.io/privacy
  Source code: https://github.com/raftapp/raft
  Questions? https://github.com/raftapp/raft/issues

  Raft suspends inactive tabs to free memory and saves your browsing sessions so you never lose your work.
  
  Save and restore every window, tab, and tab group. Close duplicates with one click. Import from OneTab, Session Buddy, and more. Multi-layer backup protection - auto-save, recovery snapshots, and optional encrypted cloud sync - keeps everything safe.
  
  Every core feature is free. No ads, no tracking, no data collection.
  
  
  YOUR TABS ARE SAFE
  
  Raft guards your tabs with multi-layer backup protection:
  - Auto-save captures your sessions on a schedule
  - Recovery snapshots provide a safety net if something goes wrong
  - Browser sync keeps things backed up through Chrome
  - Optional cloud sync (Pro) adds another layer with end-to-end encryption
  - A backup health monitor shows the status of every protection layer at a glance
  
  Never lose your tabs again.
  
  
  FEATURES
  
  Suspend and Save Memory
  Uses Chrome's native tab discarding to automatically free memory from inactive tabs. Pinned tabs, tabs playing audio, and whitelisted sites are always protected.
  
  Save and Restore Sessions
  Capture every window, tab, and tab group. Expand a session to select specific tabs to restore, or restore everything at once - even as suspended.
  
  Tab Groups Preserved
  Faithfully saves and restores Chrome's native tab groups - names, colors, and collapsed state. No more lost group organization.
  
  Close Duplicate Tabs
  One click to find and close duplicate tabs across all windows. Protection rules are respected, and Raft keeps the best copy. Press Alt+Shift+D anytime.
  
  Import Your Data
  Switching from OneTab, Session Buddy, Tab Session Manager, or Toby? Import your existing sessions with one click.
  
  Keyboard Shortcuts
  Suspend tabs, close duplicates, and manage sessions without leaving the keyboard. Configurable shortcuts for every common action.
  
  
  PRIVACY FIRST
  
  Raft has no servers, no analytics, and no tracking. Everything is stored locally on your device. We collect no telemetry, no usage statistics, no crash reports, and no personally identifiable information.
  
  Your browsing data never leaves your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync.
  
  
  CLOUD SYNC WITH END-TO-END ENCRYPTION (Pro)
  
  Sync sessions to Google Drive, encrypted with a password only you know. Your data is encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your browser. We literally cannot read it.
  
  Raft only accesses a private, app-specific folder in your Drive. It cannot see, read, or modify any of your other files.
  
  One-time $25 Pro upgrade - no subscriptions, ever.
  
  
  PRICING
  
  All core features are free. Pay once for cloud sync - no subscriptions.
  
  Free:
  - Tab suspension with protection rules
  - Session save and restore with selective restore
  - Tab group preservation
  - Close duplicate tabs
  - Auto-save and recovery snapshots
  - Backup health monitor
  - Import and export
  - Keyboard shortcuts
  
  Pro ($25 one-time):
  - Everything in Free, plus:
  - Cloud sync to Google Drive
  - End-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM)
  - Sync across devices
  
  
  OPEN SOURCE
  
  Raft's entire source code is publicly available under the MIT License. There are no hidden binaries, no obfuscated scripts, no proprietary blobs. You can read every line, build it yourself, or fork it entirely.
  
  Pro purchases support continued development. They don't gate access to secret code.
  
  
  WHY TRUST RAFT?
  
  The Great Suspender was one of the most popular tab management extensions in Chrome. Then it was quietly sold, injected with tracking code, and flagged as malware. We built Raft because you deserve a tab manager you can trust.
  
  - The code is open - all of it
  - We can't see your data - by design
  - Raft will never be sold to a third party
  - We don't operate servers - there is no Raft backend
  
  
  PERMISSIONS
  
  Raft requests only the permissions it needs:
  - tabs - To see your open tabs for saving sessions and suspension
  - tabGroups - To preserve tab group names, colors, and state
  - storage - To save sessions and settings locally
  - alarms - For auto-save and suspension timers
  - contextMenus - Right-click "Suspend this tab" and "Suspend other tabs"
  - identity - Optional Google OAuth for cloud sync (Pro)
  
  Permissions we don't request: history, bookmarks, webRequest, or broad host access. We don't need your browsing history, we don't inject scripts into pages, and we don't inspect web traffic.
  
  
  Learn more: https://raftapp.io
  Developer promise: https://raftapp.io/trust
  Privacy policy: https://raftapp.io/privacy
  Source code: https://github.com/raftapp/raft
  Questions? https://github.com/raftapp/raft/issues
  
  View GitHub Releases for latest changes: https://github.com/raftapp/raft/releases

Permissions & access

Permissions

tabstabGroupsstoragealarmscontextMenusidentity

Host access

https://www.googleapis.com/*, https://oauth2.googleapis.com/*

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