Easily suspend inactive tabs and save up memory for your browser.

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Version
0.1.4
Update
July 14, 2024
Size
21.44KiB
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Users
950
Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
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Tab Discard (Suspender) Extension

Tab Discard (Suspender) is an extension that lets you easily suspend either all inactive tabs or just the active tab by clicking on the toolbar button.

In principle, suspending tabs can reduce the browser memory and enhances your browsing experience. When you click on a suspended tab (make it active) it will be loaded with the previous content automatically.

This addon is useful when you have several open tabs, you can suspend them all (free up the memory) with just one click and then visit them one-by-one to unsuspend. This way, your browser will use the least amount of memory and have a better performance. Please right-click on the toolbar button and then select the desired option for suspending tabs (i.e. active or inactive tabs).

To report bugs, please visit the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/tab-discard.html) and fill the bug report form.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.4", "manifest_version": 3, "offline_enabled": true, "name": "Tab Discard (Suspender)", "homepage_url": "https://mybrowseraddon.com/tab-discard.html", "description": "Easily suspend inactive tabs and save up memory for your browser.", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus", "notifications" ], "action": { "default_title": "Tab Discard (Suspender)", "default_icon": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png" } }, "commands": { "tab-discard": { "description": "Tab Discard (Suspender)", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+D" } } }, "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Tab Discard (Suspender) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Tab Discard (Suspender) 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 Tab Discard (Suspender) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Tab Discard (Suspender) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Tab Discard (Suspender) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Tab Discard (Suspender) 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 Tab Discard (Suspender) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Tab Discard (Suspender) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Tab Discard (Suspender) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Tab Discard (Suspender) 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 Tab Discard (Suspender) 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 Tab Discard (Suspender) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Tab Discard (Suspender) 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 Tab Discard (Suspender) extension file

Select and download the Tab Discard (Suspender) 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 Tab Discard (Suspender) 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 Tab Discard (Suspender) 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 Tab Discard (Suspender) 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 Tab Discard (Suspender) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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noct lam (noct) (ID: 00000093d412b07c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/25/2022 It's help alot of efficient browsing. TQvm.

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Андрей Пешеходов (ID: 0000001505d5e912) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/22/2022 если сделать уведомление отключаемым -- будет идеальное расширение для быстрого решения с RAM

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Nocturnal Owl Digitalist (ID: 000000477f3b6bfc) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/28/2022 Good but not up to the mark. I am using your firefox addon too (https://mybrowseraddon.com/tab-discard.html?v=0.1.1&type=install). First your addon is outdated everywhere. Second, it suspends tabs automatically and doesnt ask which one to suspend and keep them suspended and which one not to (might be working on a sheet or doc or filing up a form). Third, if I view any tabs that you suspended automatically (add manual option like https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tiny-suspender/bbomjaikkcabgmfaomdichgcodnaeecf) then it automatically unsuspends itself. Then what's the point of using this addon if it unsuspends itself and when I open or reopen my browser, it consumes same resources especially on firefox. Also enable same theme as browser as white on dark theme doesnt match. Thanks. I loved your addon. Hoping to get better as wanted for firefox. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/tab-discard-suspender/

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Monster Galaxy (ID: 00000052e67612c6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/22/2022 this extension works as described

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Moka Prawira Suparwanto (ID: 000000fb18290653) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/01/2021 good