Tab Suspender by Workona

Suspend your browser tabs to save memory.
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Keep your computer running smoothly with Tab Suspender by Workona, a Chrome extension designed to save memory by suspending inactive tabs automatically or on demand. It dramatically reduces browser memory usage, allowing you to work with many open tabs without slowing your system.

Unlike other tab suspenders, Workona guarantees you won't lose tabs or get locked into their system. Its privacy-first design ensures your data stays private with minimal permissions required. Trusted by over 175,000 users, this extension is a reliable tool to optimize browsing performance and keep your workflow seamless.

Manifest V3 Productivity Utilities Privacy & Security
Users:
30,000+
Version:
3.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-06-18)
Creation date:
2021-02-10
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • history
  • alarms
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://workona.com/*
  • https://*.workona.com/*
Size:
50.87K
Full description:
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Updated:
14 hours ago

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# 4,619 ▼ 18
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Workona Tab Suspender (v1.1.0)
363 2.63 (24)
Tab Suspender by Workona (v3.1.0)
2,674+ 4.20 (10)

User reviews

Users appreciate the extension's ability to suspend tabs effectively, save memory, and help organize their browsing workspaces. It is seen as a competent alternative to The Great Suspender. However, many users dislike the forced account creation required to use it, citing privacy concerns. Stability issues such as browser crashes, loss of suspended tabs, and lack of useful features like keyboard shortcuts and auto unsuspend are common complaints. Some users experience problems with settings not saving properly. Overall, the extension is useful but has significant drawbacks affecting user experience.
Pros
  • Effectively suspends tabs and saves significant memory, improving browser performance.
  • Robust and reliable for daily browser use and workspace organization.
  • An alternative to The Great Suspender with similar functionality.
  • Easy to install and set up profiles for tab management.
  • Supports suspending multiple tabs at once through tab sets.
Cons
  • Requires mandatory account creation before use, which frustrates users and raises privacy concerns.
  • Causes Chrome to crash especially when many tabs are open and when interacting with other software like ad blockers.
  • Lacks functionality such as shortcuts for suspending/unsuspending tabs and auto unsuspend for multiple tabs.
  • Users report losing suspended tabs that disappeared and cannot be retrieved.
  • Settings may not save properly and some user-configured options revert automatically.
Recent reviews
extension doesnt work without an account, you cannot access any settings or use the extension in general without an account with workona. disgusting practice.
by Prove, 2025-05-07
part of my daily browser use NOW thx. ;-)
by somchaiatbangkok, 2025-04-21
it's making my chrome force close after some time.
by Joshua Wong, 2025-04-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Moderate risk impact

Tab Suspender by Workona requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Very low risk likelihood

Tab Suspender by Workona has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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