Clean Tabs

The extension has very limited adoption with only 103 users and a single 5-star rating, making it difficult to assess reliability through community feedback. The lack of developer information and missing last updated date raises transparency concerns. However, the extension uses Manifest V3, which provides better security controls than older versions.

The tabs permission is particularly concerning for a tab management extension, as it provides broad access to read and manipulate all browser tabs, including potentially sensitive information like URLs and page titles. While this permission aligns with the extension's stated purpose of cleaning tabs, it could be misused to monitor browsing activity or redirect users to malicious sites. The storage permission, though less critical, allows the extension to persist data locally. The extremely low user base makes it difficult to verify the extension's behavior through community vetting.

Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate it from your main browsing activities and sensitive accounts. Monitor the extension's behavior closely, especially any unexpected tab closures or redirects. Given the low adoption rate and lack of developer transparency, you might want to explore more established tab management alternatives with larger user bases and clearer developer credentials. If you continue using it, regularly review what data it might be storing and consider the sensitivity of the tabs you're managing with it.