Reduce Chrome's memory usage by setting inactive tabs to sleep or system memory is low

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Version
1.6
Update
June 9, 2024
Size
13.64KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.44 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Alarms
System.memory
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Memory Saver Extension

Lightweight extension that reduces Chrome's memory usage by putting inactive tabs to sleep.

Using Chrome's built in tab discarding feature, when a tab is inactive or system memory critically low, the extension discards the background tabs freeing up memory.

Once you switch the focus to the sleeping tab, it gets automatically reloaded. Tabs playing audio or video won't be put to sleep.

=== Main Features===

Tabs are put to sleep when not in use for 10 minutes (the interval can be customized in the settings).

Tabs are put to sleep when system memory is low. The extension will set a default low memory threshold depending by the total amount of system memory. This value can be customized.

The extension will periodically check the amount of free system memory. This interval is set by default to 5 minutes and can be customized.

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v.1.6 : support for V3 manifest and small bug fixes
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Memory Saver", "version": "1.6", "description": "Reduce Chrome's memory usage by setting inactive tabs to sleep or system memory is low", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": ["storage","alarms","system.memory"], "host_permissions": ["*://*/*"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["*://*/*"], "js": ["content.js"] }], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16":"images/icon.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon.png", "18": "images/icon.png", "19": "images/icon.png", "32": "images/icon.png", "36": "images/icon.png", "38": "images/icon.png", "48": "images/icon.png", "64": "images/icon.png", "128": "images/icon.png", "256": "images/icon.png" } }
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How to download and manually install Memory Saver extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Memory Saver extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Memory Saver extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Memory Saver extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Memory Saver extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Memory Saver extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Memory Saver Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Memory Saver extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Memory Saver extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Memory Saver extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Memory Saver extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Memory Saver extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Memory Saver extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Memory Saver extension file

Select and download the Memory Saver extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Memory Saver extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Memory Saver extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Memory Saver extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Memory Saver extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Rant (ID: 000000f0aec17ab4) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/01/2023 I'm using windows 7 still, and i just love the old comodo dragon because of its lite use of memory even when opening many tabs in Youtube. (i've open at least 10 tabs of Youtube and less than 1GD ram usage). with this memory saver, i realized when you try opening another link to a new tab, the tab goes blank. Maybe the developer can do something about it? i know and understand its old and outdated versions i'm using if they are not willing. Seems to help a bit with the memory i would think this extension.

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Tête à-tête (ID: 000000839d199e0b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/09/2023 I'm used to 'freemem' for mac, which can be configured. I installed memory saver to an 8-gig dell vostro and, it needs no configuration. I immediately saved 1.1Gb and swap activity dropped, and levelled off. Excellent!

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SenusSuns (Hydracoil) (ID: 0000000431efb7ca) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/08/2023 Useless extension. I had tabs I didn't want to snooze and I installed this thinking I could customize it but instead all it did was snooze all my tabs and ruined everything. DO NOT INSTALL!

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Meghan and Tyler Meszaros (ID: 000000312a593165) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/07/2023 Although this app used to be necessary, Chrome now has this feature built in. Go to settings and then performance.

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Ryan Chang (ID: 000000bb1f199808) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/01/2022 When opening a website in a new tab by clicking on a hyperlink with the middle mouse button or right click > open in new tab, an about:blank screen appears instead of the website.