1. Disable Chrome's Memory Saver
To disable Chrome's Memory Saver, follow these steps:
- Open Chrome
- Click on the three dots (menu) in the top-right corner
- Go to Settings > Performance
- Turn off the Memory Saver option
💡 This will prevent Chrome from discarding or suspending inactive tabs to free up memory.
To add websites to the list of always active sites:
- Go to the Always keep these sites active section in the Performance settings
- Click Add
- Enter the main domain of the website you want to keep active
- Click Add to save
⚠️ Wildcards such as
ringover.com/* are not always supported anymore. It is safer to add the root domain only (e.g., ringover.com).2. Manage Automatic Tab Discarding
Chrome automatically suspends and reloads tabs to optimize memory usage. To prevent a tab from being discarded:
- Open chrome://discards
- Locate the tab you want to keep active
- Set the Auto Discardable option to False
⚠️ The old Disable automatic background tab reloading flag in
chrome://flags has been removed in recent versions of Chrome.3. Check Chrome Extensions
Some extensions may cause unwanted tab reloads. To troubleshoot:
- Go to Menu > More tools > Extensions
- Disable all extensions, then re-enable them one by one while testing
- Use Chrome's Task Manager (More tools > Task Manager) to identify extensions using too many resources
If the issue persists, uninstall unnecessary extensions or reset Chrome to default settings.
4. Close Unnecessary Tabs
Having too many open tabs increases memory usage and may cause Chrome to suspend or reload tabs.
- Close tabs you are not actively using
- Bookmark them if you need to return later
- Use extensions like OneTab to group and save tabs, reducing memory usage
⚠️ The extension The Great Suspender is obsolete and no longer recommended. Use modern, safe alternatives instead.
5. Use a Dedicated Extension
If you want more control over tab refreshing behavior, you can install a dedicated extension:
- Disable Automatic Tab Discarding (prevents Chrome from unloading tabs)
- Tab Auto Refresh (lets you set custom refresh intervals)
To install an extension:
- Open the Chrome Web Store
- Click Add to Chrome
- Set up the extension according to your needs
⚠️ Note: Too many auto-refreshing tabs will increase memory and CPU usage.