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OneTab

⭐ 4.6/5
👥 2,000,000+ users
💰 Free

OneTab is the ultimate tab management extension that reduces browser memory usage by 95% instantly. Collapse all open tabs into a single list with one click, restore tabs individually or in groups, export lists as text, and share tabs as a webpage. Trusted by 2 million+ power users and researchers worldwide.

Why OneTab?

95%

Memory Reduction: OneTab reduces browser memory usage by up to 95% by converting tabs into a lightweight list. Collapse 50 tabs using 2GB RAM into a single tab using 100MB — instant performance boost.

Chrome's tab design is notoriously memory-hungry — each tab can use 100-200MB of RAM. For researchers, developers, and power users who regularly have 30-50+ tabs open, this quickly leads to system slowdowns, fan noise, and battery drain.

For developers juggling documentation tabs, researchers with 50+ academic papers open, or anyone who says "I'll read this later," OneTab is the difference between a responsive browser and a sluggish, RAM-starved disaster.

Key Features

⚡ 95% RAM Reduction

Collapse 50 tabs (2GB RAM) into a single list (100MB). Instant performance boost — stop Chrome from killing your computer.

🔄 Restore Tabs Individually

Click any tab in the list to restore it. No need to reopen all tabs at once. Perfect for selective reading sessions.

📁 Restore Tab Groups

Restore all tabs from a specific session at once. Great for resuming work on different projects (e.g., "Marketing Campaign" vs "Bug Fixes").

📤 Export as URLs

Export tab lists as plain text URLs. Copy-paste into notes, emails, or project management tools. Supports import from URL lists too.

🌐 Share as Webpage

Generate a public URL containing your tab list. Share research collections, reading lists, or curated resources with colleagues.

📌 Pin Lists

Pin frequently-used tab groups to the top. Perfect for recurring workflows (e.g., "Morning News" or "Client Project X").

Setup Guide for Power Users

Step 1: Install OneTab

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store
  2. Click "Add to Chrome"
  3. The OneTab icon appears in your toolbar (funnel icon)
  4. Extension is ready to use — no configuration required

Step 2: Collapse Tabs

Save memory and declutter your tab bar:

  1. Open multiple tabs (research papers, documentation, articles)
  2. Click the OneTab icon in toolbar
  3. All tabs instantly collapse into a single list
  4. OneTab page opens showing all tabs with titles and favicons
  5. Your browser now uses 95% less memory

Step 3: Restore Tabs Selectively

Reopen tabs as you need them:

  1. Go to OneTab page (bookmark it or keep pinned)
  2. Restore one tab: Click the tab title → opens in new tab
  3. Restore all tabs: Click "Restore all" at top of group
  4. Delete tab: Click ❌ next to tab title (removes from list)
  5. Rearrange tabs: Drag and drop tab titles to reorder

Step 4: Organize Tab Groups

Create separate lists for different projects:

  1. Collapse tabs from Project A → OneTab creates "Group 1"
  2. Work on Project B tabs → Collapse again → Creates "Group 2"
  3. Each collapse creates a new timestamped group
  4. Rename groups: Click group title (e.g., "Today 3:45 PM") → Edit to "Client X Research"
  5. Pin groups: Click star icon → Group stays at top

Step 5: Export and Share

Save tab lists for backup or collaboration:

  1. Export as URLs:
    • Click "More" (three dots) on tab group
    • Select "Export URLs as a list"
    • Copy text (one URL per line)
    • Paste into notes, email, or Notion
  2. Share as webpage:
    • Click "Share as web page" on tab group
    • OneTab generates public URL (e.g., one-tab.com/page/abc123)
    • Share link with team members
    • Recipients see clickable list of tabs
  3. Import URLs:
    • Click "Import URLs" on OneTab page
    • Paste list of URLs (one per line)
    • Creates new tab group from imported URLs

OneTab vs Alternatives

Feature OneTab The Great Suspender Session Buddy
Price Free Free (discontinued) Free
Memory Reduction 95% (collapses tabs) 80% (suspends tabs) 0% (saves sessions only)
One-Click Collapse ✅ Yes ❌ No (manual per tab) ❌ No
Selective Restore ✅ Individual tabs ✅ Click to reload ✅ Session restore
Export/Share ✅ URLs + webpage ❌ No ✅ Export JSON
Pin Lists ✅ Yes ❌ No ✅ Save sessions
Use Case Tab hoarding → cleanup Auto-suspend unused tabs Session management

Verdict: OneTab is best for instant RAM relief via tab collapse. The Great Suspender was superior but discontinued (malware scandal). Session Buddy is for saving/restoring sessions, not memory reduction.

Common Use Cases

1. Research Projects

Manage 50+ academic papers or documentation tabs:

2. Developer Documentation

Keep API docs, Stack Overflow, GitHub repos organized:

3. Shopping Research

Compare products without 30 Amazon tabs:

4. Content Curation

Build reading lists or resource collections:

Advanced Tips

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow:

Prevent Accidental Loss

Backup your tab lists:

Integrate with Workflows

Combine OneTab with other productivity tools:

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my tabs when I use OneTab?

OneTab closes all open tabs and saves their URLs in a list. You can restore them anytime by clicking the tab title. Think of it as "bookmarking all tabs at once."

Are my tabs synced across devices?

No. OneTab stores tab lists locally in your browser. To sync across devices, export lists as URLs and import them on other machines.

Can I recover tabs if I accidentally delete a group?

No built-in undo function. However, if you export lists regularly, you can re-import from backups. This is why exporting is critical.

Does OneTab work with pinned tabs?

By default, OneTab ignores pinned tabs (they stay open). You can change this in settings: Right-click OneTab icon → Options → "Include pinned tabs."

How much memory does OneTab actually save?

Each tab uses 100-200MB RAM. Collapsing 50 tabs saves ~5-10GB of RAM. OneTab's list page uses only 50-100MB total.

Is OneTab safe? Can it access my browsing data?

OneTab only stores tab URLs and titles locally. It doesn't send data to external servers (except when you choose to "Share as web page"). It's safe and privacy-friendly.

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