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By minimizing the number of tabs, approximately 1 or 2 tabs, Chrome browser still consumes a considerable amount of RAM.
In the screenshot below, Chrome browser has only opened 2 tabs, one of which is an online Chrome store, yet the browser still uses a significant amount of RAM.
To efficiently prevent Chrome browser from consuming too much RAM, we will utilize an extension called Tab Suspender. Essentially, the Tab Suspender extension 'pauses,' temporarily halts the operation of an open tab.
Download the Tab Suspender extension to your machine and install it here: Download Tab Suspender
When installing the Tab Suspender extension, you can configure criteria for tabs to stop operating. Specifically, you can configure tabs to pause after a period of inactivity, or suspend tabs if they're not being used anymore.
Additionally, you can suspend any tab at any time from the extension button next to the URL bar.
In most cases, using the Tab Suspender extension is the most useful solution to prevent Chrome from using too much RAM. Tabs are automatically reloaded when you access them, so you don't lose the opened URLs. However, if a tab hangs and contains unsaved documents, such as a draft email, this data may be lost.
If you're working on Google Docs or Gmail, your data is automatically saved, but not all services have automatic saving. In this case, you can use a whitelist to prevent tabs from hanging.
This article from Mytour just showed you how to prevent Chrome browser from using too much RAM. Additionally, if you have any doubts or questions that need clarification, readers can leave their comments below the article.
