Session Buddy
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OneTab
Collapse all open tabs into a single tidy list and reclaim memory.
4.414,600 reviews~2M+ usersTab ManagementBy OneTab
Free
Reviewed by the Single Tab Browser editorial teamLast tested 2026-06-14OneTab screenshots
Overview
OneTab converts all your open tabs into a single list, dramatically reducing memory usage and giving you a clean, searchable way to manage tab overload.
OneTab is a tab management Chrome extension from OneTab with roughly 2M users on the Chrome Web Store. It holds a 4.4-star average across 15K ratings, which puts it among the better-reviewed options in its category. Pricing is free.
OneTab converts all your open tabs into a single list, dramatically reducing memory usage and giving you a clean, searchable way to manage tab overload.
The trade-off is the usual one for a free extension: there is no paid tier to unlock, so anything missing is simply missing. With 2M users, complaints and fixes surface quickly, so check the review notes below before installing it alongside other tab management extensions.
How to install and set up OneTab
- 1Open the Chrome Web Store listing for OneTab and click Add to Chrome, then Add extension.
- 2Pin the icon: click the puzzle-piece button in Chrome's toolbar, find it in the list and click the pin so it stays visible.
- 3Open the extension once and walk through its first-run screen — a tab management extension usually asks which sites it may act on.
- 4Test it on a page you know well before relying on it for daily work.
- 5To remove it later, right-click the toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome, or use chrome://extensions.
Key features
Collapse all tabs
Turn every open tab into one list entry with a single click.
Restore selectively
Bring back one tab, a whole list, or everything at once.
Named and locked lists
Protect important lists from accidental restore-and-delete.
Shareable web page export
Publish a list as a web page to share a reading set.
Who should use OneTab?
Anyone who habitually keeps 30+ tabs open and wants a fast, no-account way to clear them.
Pricing
OneTab is free. There is no paid tier to consider.
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View ExtensionFrequently asked questions
Is OneTab free?
Yes. OneTab is listed as free on the Chrome Web Store with no paid tier.
How many people use OneTab?
Roughly 2M Chrome users have it installed, and it holds a 4.4-star average from 15K ratings.
Is OneTab safe to install?
OneTab is published on the official Chrome Web Store by OneTab, so it passes Google's review. Check the permissions it asks for on install and prefer the store listing over third-party mirrors.
What are the best OneTab alternatives?
The alternatives page lists the closest tab management extensions ranked by installs and rating, with a head-to-head comparison for the top pick.
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