Chrome Extension
Auto Close Inactive Tabs
Take control of your browser tabs. Automatically close inactive tabs based on customizable rules and reclaim your memory and focus.
Smart Tab Management
Powerful features to keep your browser clean and your workflow uninterrupted.
Flexible Timeouts
Set inactivity timeouts from 30 seconds to 24+ hours. Perfect for different browsing habits.
URL-Based Rules
Create custom rules with glob patterns and regex support to target specific websites.
Drag-and-Drop Rules
Organize your rules with drag-and-drop. First match wins for predictable behavior.
Per-Tab Protection
One-click shield to protect important tabs from being auto-closed.
Real-Time Countdown
See exactly how much time each tab has left before it will be closed.
Smart Exclusions
Automatically exclude pinned tabs and tabs playing audio from auto-close.
Import/Export Settings
Backup and restore your rules to JSON. Easy to transfer between devices.
42 Languages
Full internationalization support with 42 language translations built-in.
Clean & Modern Interface
A beautiful, intuitive design that puts you in control.
Who Will Love This Extension?
Designed for anyone who wants a cleaner, faster browsing experience.
Remote Workers
Keep your browser lean during long work sessions with multiple apps open.
Researchers
Open dozens of reference tabs without worrying about browser slowdown.
Developers
Manage documentation tabs while keeping your IDE tabs protected.
Low-RAM Users
Perfect for users with 4-8GB RAM who need to conserve memory.
Why Auto-Close Your Tabs?
Keeping too many tabs open has real consequences for your productivity and your computer.
Faster Browser Performance
Each tab consumes memory and CPU. Fewer tabs = faster browsing.
Reduced Mental Clutter
A cleaner tab bar helps you focus on what matters right now.
Better Battery Life
Fewer active tabs means less power consumption on laptops.
Find Tabs Faster
With fewer tabs, you can actually see and click what you need.
Boost Productivity
Studies show that tab overload leads to context-switching fatigue. Auto Close Inactive Tabs helps you maintain focus by keeping only relevant tabs open.
Zero Data Collection
We take privacy seriously. Auto Close Inactive Tabs:
- No data collection
- No external servers
- No analytics or tracking
- No ads whatsoever
- All settings stored locally
- Open and transparent
Ready to Declutter Your Browser?
Stop fighting with 50+ tabs. Let Auto Close Inactive Tabs handle the cleanup while you focus on what matters.
Add to Chrome — It's Free