Discard Tabs – Free Up Chrome Memory Instantly
Free up Chrome memory instantly by discarding background tabs. Simple hotkey control, lightweight, and privacy-first.
As of June 2026, Discard Tabs – Free Up Chrome Memory Instantly has 67 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 3 reviews in the Productivity category.
Usersup 52.3 percent+52.3%
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3 reviews
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Version
1.2.0
Manifest V3
History
8 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 44 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.2.0 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 46 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.2.0 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 48 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.2.0 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 51 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.2.0 |
| May 7, 2026 | 52 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.2.0 |
| May 12, 2026 | 330 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.2.0 |
| May 31, 2026 | — | 5.00 | 3 | 1.2.0 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 55 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.2.0 |
| Now | 67 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.2.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- tabsstorage
- Host access
- None declared
Screenshots
About
Free up Chrome memory instantly — without closing your tabs. Discard Tabs gives you manual control over background tab unloading so you can reduce RAM usage in seconds with a single click or hotkey. Unlike Chrome’s automatic memory saver, this extension puts you in control. You decide when tabs are discarded. Key Features: • Discard all background tabs instantly Free memory across your current window with one click or hotkey. • Keyboard shortcut (Alt+Q) Clean up background tabs instantly without opening the popup. • Manual tab control Unload tabs without closing them. Reopen anytime — they reload automatically. • Light & Dark mode Minimal interface that matches your workflow. • Privacy-first design No tracking. No analytics. No data collection. Everything runs locally in your browser. Perfect For: • Power users with 20+ tabs open • Developers & researchers • Students • Low-memory laptops • Anyone who wants predictable tab unloading Lightweight & Focused This extension is intentionally simple: • No unnecessary permissions • No background tracking • No hidden processes • No clutter Just fast, reliable tab memory control. Privacy Discard Tabs does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. Full privacy policy: https://frostcreations.github.io/discard-tabs-privacy/
Technical
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 36.32KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- geihnkmehppcapgjeipmlhjgfnagpegk
- Developer ID
- uab52a5bb32744271314ebf410bde6e28
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Feb 17, 2026
- Last Updated (Store)
- Feb 26, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 8, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- —
- Privacy Policy
- https://frostcreations.github.io/discard-tabs-privacy/
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 8, 2026.