Tabs Manager - Auto Group and Save

Tracking since Apr 26, 2026.

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• May 3, 2026
  description

  Tabs Manager – Auto Group and Save
  
  Tabs Manager – Auto Group and Save is a productivity-focused browser extension designed to bring order to tab overload. When the number of open tabs grows beyond what’s comfortable to manage manually, the extension automatically groups related tabs, keeps your workspace organized, and gives you simple controls to save and restore important tab sets whenever you need them.
  
  Whether you’re juggling multiple projects, researching across many sites, preparing recurring work sessions, or simply trying to reduce browser clutter, this extension helps you stay organized without adding friction or complexity.
  
  Why tab overload is a real problem
  
  Modern browsing rarely means “just a few tabs.”
  
  For many users, the browser itself becomes a workspace: documents, dashboards, tickets, chat tools, videos, references, and temporary pages all opened at once. As workflows grow more complex, it becomes easier to lose context, open duplicate tabs, and waste time searching for the right page.
  
  Tabs Manager – Auto Group and Save introduces structure where structure naturally belongs, at the tab level, so your browser works with you instead of against you.
  
  What this extension does
  
  Tabs Manager – Auto Group and Save provides a complete, practical tab grouping workflow that balances automation with user control.
  
  Grouping modes include:
  
  Group by full domain  
  Example: docs.example.com and app.example.com are treated as separate groups.
  
  Group by base domain  
  Example: docs.example.com, app.example.com, and [www.example.com](http://www.example.com) can be grouped together under example.com.
  
  Automatic grouping behavior:
  
  Newly opened tabs are grouped automatically according to the selected mode.  
  Existing groups are reused only when they are domain-consistent, preventing accidental cross-domain merging.  
  Redirect-heavy navigation flows (such as search result links) are handled more safely so tabs are not stuck in incorrect groups.
  
  Save and restore workflows
  
  You can save any current browser tab group for future use. Saved groups can be restored later with a single click, recreating the group and restoring its tabs. Group colors are preserved when restored. Obsolete saved groups can be deleted when they are no longer needed.
  
  This allows you to return to meaningful browsing contexts without rebuilding your workspace each time.
  
  Toolbar popup for quick actions
  
  The extension includes a lightweight toolbar popup designed for frequent, fast use:
  
  Opens directly from the extension icon  
  Displays current tab groups in the active window  
  Supports one-click saving of current groups  
  Shows saved groups with one-click restore  
  Provides clear success and error feedback  
  Updates data asynchronously for responsiveness  
  Uses a clean, modern interface that adapts to light and dark system themes
  
  You can manage tab groups in seconds without leaving your current page.
  
  Options page for full control
  
  The options page provides a broader management experience for users who want more visibility and configuration options:
  
  Enable or disable tab grouping  
  Choose grouping mode (full domain or base domain)  
  Toggle auto-grouping for newly opened tabs  
  Option to ignore pinned tabs  
  View current groups and save them  
  View saved groups and restore or delete them  
  Clear status messaging for settings and actions
  
  The layout adapts well to different window sizes and respects system light and dark mode preferences.
  
  Built for practical daily workflows
  
  Tabs Manager – Auto Group and Save is especially useful for:
  
  Project-based browsing, keeping related tools and documents grouped by domain  
  Research sessions, grouping references by source and restoring key collections later  
  Role or context switching, moving between tasks by restoring saved groups  
  Repetitive startup workflows, reopening daily or weekly workspaces with one action  
  Reducing tab noise, automatically clustering related tabs to keep windows readable
  
  Reliability and behavior safeguards
  
  The extension includes production-ready safeguards designed for real-world browsing:
  
  It avoids overriding user settings during extension updates.  
  It handles delayed navigation and redirect chains more safely.  
  It prevents overlapping grouping operations for better stability.  
  It uses robust message-based communication between UI and background logic.  
  It supports storage migration for older saved data formats.  
  It restores only safe web URLs (http and https).  
  It maintains compatibility with previous saved group structures where possible.
  
  Privacy and data handling
  
  Tabs Manager – Auto Group and Save follows a privacy-first, local-only design:
  
  No analytics SDKs  
  No user tracking  
  No third-party telemetry  
  No external data collection  
  No cloud transmission of browsing data by default
  
  Storage usage:
  
  chrome.storage.sync is used only for settings and preferences  
  chrome.storage.local is used only for saved tab groups
  
  All stored data is used strictly to provide the extension’s core functionality.
  
  Permissions explained in plain language
  
  Tabs permission is required to read tab titles and URLs and to move tabs into groups.  
  TabGroups permission is required to create, query, and update tab groups, including titles and colors.  
  Storage permission is required to save settings and saved group data.
  
  No unnecessary host permissions are requested.
  
  Why use this extension alongside browser-native tab groups
  
  Many browsers support manual tab grouping. Tabs Manager – Auto Group and Save adds workflow-level capabilities on top of that:
  
  Automatic grouping behavior  
  Saved group persistence and easy restore  
  Fast popup-driven actions  
  Flexible grouping logic (full domain vs base domain)  
  Redirect-aware and consistency-aware grouping  
  Centralized settings and management UI
  
  If you prefer an organized browser without repeatedly regrouping tabs by hand, this extension fills that gap.
  
  Intended users
  
  Tabs Manager – Auto Group and Save is a good fit for:
  
  Software developers  
  QA testers  
  Product managers  
  Researchers and analysts  
  Operations and support teams  
  Students with multi-source study tabs  
  Anyone who regularly works with many open browser tabs
  
  If your browser is your workspace, this extension is designed for your daily flow.
  
  Summary
  
  Tabs Manager – Auto Group and Save helps you keep related tabs together automatically, reduce clutter in heavy browsing sessions, save meaningful tab groupings, restore working contexts instantly, and spend less time manually managing tabs.
  
  If tab overload is slowing you down, this extension provides a cleaner, repeatable, and more productive browser workflow.

  🗂️ Tabs Manager — Auto Group & Save
  Automatically group, organize, save, and restore your browser tabs.
  Built for people who live in their browser and want structure without complexity.
  
  🧩 GROUPING MODES
  🌐 Group by Full Domain
  Group tabs by exact subdomain.
  docs.example.com and app.example.com stay separate.
  🏠 Group by Base Domain
  Group tabs under a shared root domain.
  docs.example.com and app.example.com → example.com
  🏷️ Group by Tab Title NEW
  Group tabs by page title — perfect when multiple tools share one domain.
  ⚙️ Group by Custom Rules NEW
  Create named rules that group tabs exactly how you want.
  Switch rules instantly from the popup.
  
  🧠 CUSTOM RULES NEW
  🧩 Multiple Groups per Rule
  One rule can create multiple tab groups, each with its own:
  
  Title
  Color
  Match conditions
  
  🌍 Host Contains
  Match by hostname.
  Supports multiple values: amazon.com, walmart.com
  🔗 URL Contains
  Match by URL path or query string.
  Examples: /cart, /checkout
  📝 Title Contains
  Match by keywords in the tab title.
  Examples: Invoice, Dashboard
  🧪 Regex Matching NEW
  Use full regular expressions against the tab URL.
  Example: ^https://.*\.google\.com/
  🧮 AND / OR Logic
  
  AND across condition types (all must match)
  OR within the same type (any match works)
  
  🎯 Active Rule Selection
  Save multiple rules and choose one active rule at a time.
  The active rule name is shown directly in the popup.
  
  🤖 AUTOMATION
  ⚡ Auto‑Group New Tabs
  Tabs are grouped automatically as you open them.
  🔤 Sort Groups Alphabetically NEW
  Tab groups are sorted A–Z after grouping.
  Ungrouped tabs are pushed to the end.
  📉 Collapse Groups After Grouping NEW
  Automatically collapse groups to keep your tab bar clean.
  📌 Ignore Pinned Tabs
  Pinned tabs are never grouped.
  🔁 Redirect‑Safe Grouping
  Handles redirects safely so tabs land in the correct group.
  
  💾 SAVE & RESTORE
  💽 Save Any Tab Group
  Save any existing group with one click.
  🔄 Restore Saved Groups
  Reopen saved groups instantly — colors preserved.
  🗑️ Delete Saved Groups
  Remove groups you no longer need.
  
  🪟 POPUP — QUICK ACTIONS
  🔘 Group / Ungroup Toggle
  Enable or disable grouping instantly.
  🔤 Sort Groups Toggle
  Toggle alphabetical sorting without opening settings.
  👁️ Active Mode Display NEW
  See the current grouping mode or active rule at a glance.
  ⚙️ Configure Button NEW
  One‑click access to the full settings page.
  🔄 Real‑Time Sync NEW
  Popup and options page stay perfectly in sync.
  📂 Current & Saved Groups
  View, save, and restore groups directly from the popup.
  
  🛠️ OPTIONS PAGE — FULL CONTROL
  🧩 All Settings in One Place
  Configure grouping mode, auto‑grouping, sorting, collapsing, and pinned‑tab behavior.
  🧠 Custom Rules Editor NEW
  
  Create, edit, and delete rules
  Conditions shown as chips
  AND logic clearly labeled between condition types
  
  ✅ Inline Validation NEW
  
  Rule names checked for duplicates in real time
  Regex patterns validated instantly — invalid expressions are blocked
  
  🗃️ Group Management
  
  Save current tab groups
  Restore or delete saved groups
  
  
  🔒 PRIVACY
  
  ✅ No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry
  ✅ No external servers
  🔐 chrome.storage.sync — settings & custom rules
  💻 chrome.storage.local — saved tab groups
  All data stays on your device
  
  
  🔐 PERMISSIONS
  
  tabs — read titles & URLs, move tabs
  tabGroups — create, update, collapse groups
  storage — save settings and groups
  
  ✅ No host permissions required
  
  👥 BUILT FOR
  Developers · QA Testers · Product Managers · Researchers · Students
  Anyone who manages dozens (or hundreds) of tabs daily

• May 3, 2026
  short_description

  Group tabs by domain, save tab groups, and restore your workflow in one click.

  Auto‑group tabs by domain, URL, title, or custom rules (regex). Sort, collapse, save, and restore in one click.

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