InactiTab
Browser Extension2025
Chrome extension that automatically detects and manages inactive browser tabs to improve performance and reduce memory usage.
InactiTab is a smart browser extension that monitors tab activity and automatically suspends inactive tabs, resulting in 30% better browser performance and reduced memory consumption.
Technologies Used
JavaScriptBrowser APIsManifest V3ViteTailwindCSS
Key Features
- Automatic tab tracking and inactivity detection with sleep indicators (💤)
- Smart protection for tabs with media playback, video calls, pinned tabs, and whitelisted domains
- Real-time CPU and memory usage monitoring for each tab with color-coded indicators
- Bulk tab management: multi-select, sort, filter, and batch close/whitelist tabs
- Customizable inactivity timers and behavior settings
- Auto-close history with restoration and configurable retention limits
- Manual and automatic tab protection options
- Visual feedback for tab states and resource usage
- Manifest V3 Chrome extension architecture for security and performance