Tab Activity Shield - Keep Tab Active
Prevent websites from detecting inactive tabs
As of June 2026, Tab Activity Shield - Keep Tab Active has 716 users and a 3.00/5 rating from 4 reviews in the Productivity category.
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Version
2.0.0
Manifest V3
History
8 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 425 | 5.00 | 2 | 2.0.0 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 428 | 5.00 | 2 | 2.0.0 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.0K | 5.00 | 2 | 2.0.0 |
| May 7, 2026 | 570 | 5.00 | 2 | 2.0.0 |
| May 13, 2026 | 1.0K | 3.67 | 3 | 2.0.0 |
| May 22, 2026 | 662 | 3.67 | 3 | 2.0.0 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 675 | 3.00 | 4 | 2.0.0 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 663 | 3.00 | 4 | 2.0.0 |
| Now | 716 | 3.00 | 4 | 2.0.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- scriptingtabsstoragewebNavigation
- Host access
- <all_urls>
Screenshots
About
🎯 Never Let Your Tabs Be Detected Again Tired of videos pausing when you switch tabs? Frustrated by streams stopping when your browser loses focus? Annoyed by web apps that only work when you're actively watching them? Tab Activity Shield solves this once and for all. This isn't just another tab manager - it's the most comprehensive anti-detection system available for Chrome. While competing extensions block one or two detection methods, Tab Activity Shield intercepts 12+ different ways websites track your tab activity, ensuring complete invisibility. Complete invisibility. Websites genuinely believe your tab is active, focused, and in use—always. --- 🚀 Key Features 12+ Protection Mechanisms Comprehensive coverage of all known tab detection methods Zero Configuration Works automatically on all websites—no setup required One-Click Toggle Enable or disable protection instantly from the toolbar Lightweight & Fast Minimal performance impact (<1MB, optimized code) Privacy-First No data collection, no tracking, no external requests Always Updated Continuously improved to block new detection techniques Manifest V3 Compliant Built for the latest Chrome security standards Universal Compatibility Works on all websites --- 🎯 Perfect For ✓ Video streaming enthusiasts ✓ Music and podcast listeners ✓ Online course students ✓ Remote workers and professionals ✓ Web developers and testers ✓ Stock and crypto traders ✓ Social media managers ✓ Anyone with multiple tabs open --- 💡 Why Websites Detect Inactive Tabs Websites track tab activity for various reasons: - Resource Optimization - Pause expensive operations when tabs are hidden - Ad Viewability - Only count ad impressions when tabs are visible - User Engagement - Measure actual attention and interaction time - License Enforcement - Prevent multiple simultaneous sessions - Bandwidth Saving - Reduce streaming quality or stop content delivery While these may serve legitimate purposes, they can be frustrating when you want content to continue running in the background. Tab Activity Shield gives you back control. --- 🔒 Privacy & Security What Tab Activity Shield Does: - ✅ Runs locally in your browser - ✅ Modifies page behavior client-side only - ✅ Stores only enable/disable preference What Tab Activity Shield Does NOT Do: - ❌ Collect any personal data - ❌ Track your browsing history - ❌ Make external network requests - ❌ Inject ads or modify page content - ❌ Share data with third parties --- 🏆 Why Choose Tab Activity Shield? 🥇 Most Comprehensive - 12+ protection mechanisms vs. 1-2 in competitors 🥇 Most Advanced - Cutting-edge API manipulation technology 🥇 Most Reliable - Continuously updated for new detection methods 🥇 Most Private - Zero data collection, fully local 🥇 Most Modern - Built for Manifest V3 from the ground up --- 🎓 Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will this work on every website? A: Yes, except for Chrome's internal pages (chrome://, edge://) which are protected by the browser itself. Q: Does it slow down my browser? A: No. The extension is extremely lightweight and has negligible performance impact. Q: Can websites detect that I'm using this extension? A: The protection is designed to be undetectable. Websites see standard browser behavior. Q: Is this safe to use? A: Absolutely. The extension only modifies client-side JavaScript and makes no external connections. Q: Is this free to use? A: Yes, Tab Activity Shield is completely free. There are no premium features, subscriptions, or hidden costs. Q: Will this violate any website's Terms of Service? A: This is provided for legitimate use cases. Always review and comply with website terms of service. Q: Can I use this with other extensions? A: Yes, it's compatible with other Chrome extensions. Q: Does it work with video streaming sites? A: Yes, it works with all major streaming platforms. --- 💬 Support & Feedback Have questions or suggestions? We're here to help! - 📧 Email: [email protected] - 🐛 Feel free to report issues, feature requests - ⭐ Rate Us: Leave a review to help others discover Tab Activity Shield - Keep Tab Active
Technical
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 33.61KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- gdcmgngmihjffmbamfojnebjekidbecb
- Developer ID
- uedcaac7677abe61d6455777d6350ac8c
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Oct 6, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Jan 13, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 9, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- —
- Privacy Policy
- https://tabactivityshield.easyquiz.io/privacy-policy
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 9, 2026.