
The best Arc browser alternative depends on what you loved about Arc: Dia for the closest successor, Zen for a free open-source browser with Arc-style workspaces, and Vivaldi for maximum control with Chrome extensions. If you mostly used Arc for vertical tabs, split view and reopening projects, Chrome and Edge now cover most of that, and an extension can fill the gap.

## Is Arc browser discontinued?

Not discontinued, but frozen: no new features, only Chromium upgrades and security fixes.

- **May 2025:** CEO Josh Miller moved Arc to maintenance mode to focus on Dia, as [The Register reported](https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/27/arc_browser_development_ends/).
- **October 2025:** Atlassian [completed its acquisition](https://investors.atlassian.com/news/news-details/2025/Atlassian-Completes-Acquisition-of-The-Browser-Company-of-New-York/default.aspx) of The Browser Company.
- **21 October 2026:** the [Arc website](https://arc.net/) still offers Mac and Windows downloads but says "Arc receives Chromium updates only," and points users who want "active security patches and enterprise-grade protection" to Dia.

## Which browsers replace Arc best?

Dia is closest in origin, Zen closest in feel, and Vivaldi has the most Arc-style features.

| Browser | Engine | Open source | Platforms | Main trade-off |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dia | Chromium | No | macOS, Windows | AI-first, no Arc sidebar |
| Zen | Firefox | Yes (MPL-2.0) | Windows, macOS, Linux | Firefox add-ons only |
| Vivaldi | Chromium | Source archives | Desktop, Android, iOS | Many settings |
| SigmaOS | WebKit | No | macOS | Mac only; AI is paid |
| Edge | Chromium | No | Desktop, mobile | Account for Workspaces |
| Chrome + extensions | Chromium | No | All | You assemble it yourself |

### Dia

**Best for:** the smoothest move from Arc.

[Dia](https://www.diabrowser.com/) is free on macOS and Windows; the Arc site calls it "the next evolution of Arc." It keeps Profiles, Splits and named tab groups, with weekly security updates and end-to-end encrypted sync.

- Key fact: built around AI, with a Morning Brief and questions across tabs, Slack and Notion.
- Skip it if: you used Arc for its calm sidebar and Spaces, not AI.
- Price: free download.

### Zen

**Best for:** open source, or leaving Chromium.

[Zen Browser](https://zen-browser.app/) is built on Firefox, licensed MPL-2.0, with over 45,000 stars on [GitHub](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop). It has Workspaces, a vertical sidebar, Compact Mode, Split View and Glance previews.

- Key fact: builds for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Skip it if: a must-have Chrome Web Store extension has no Firefox version.
- Price: free, open source.

### Vivaldi

**Best for:** Arc-level organization with Chrome extensions.

[Vivaldi](https://vivaldi.com/features/) has Workspaces, Tab Stacking, Tab Tiling, Web Panels, and Quick Commands, a search box for tabs, history and browser commands.

- Key fact: Command Chains run a sequence of actions from one shortcut; it also runs on Android and iOS.
- Skip it if: you will not spend an hour in settings. It publishes [source archives](https://vivaldi.com/source/) but is not fully open source.
- Price: free.

### SigmaOS

**Best for:** Mac users who treat tabs as tasks.

[SigmaOS](https://sigmaos.com/) runs on WebKit with workspaces, vertical tabs, split screen and tabs you mark "done." It supports Chrome extensions and per-workspace profiles.

- Key fact: macOS only.
- Skip it if: you need Windows or want AI without paying.
- Price: Personal is free with limited Airis AI; Personal Pro $20/month, Personal Max $30/month (October 2026).

### Microsoft Edge

**Best for:** Microsoft 365 workplaces that need IT approval.

Edge has vertical tabs, [Split screen](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/features/split-screen) and [Workspaces](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/workspaces) that keep each project's tabs and favorites apart.

- Key fact: Workspaces need Edge 144 or later.
- Skip it if: you do not want a Microsoft or Entra ID account; Workspace sharing is no longer supported.
- Price: free.

### Chrome plus SuperCommands

**Best for:** keeping Chrome and adding Arc's command bar and per-project spaces.

Chrome added vertical tabs (right-click the tab strip, then **Show Tabs Vertically**) and [split view](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/16971124) in 2026. [SuperCommands](https://github.com/supercommands) adds a command bar and workspaces holding each project's links, notes, snippets and to-dos.

- Scenario: press `Alt + S`, type `c link`, choose **Current Tabs**, save your six client tabs with shortcut `client`; then `c`, Space, `client` in the address bar reopens all six ([Links docs](/docs/links)).
- Skip it if: you want a sidebar or separate logins (use Chrome Profiles). Collections store addresses, not page state.
- Price: free and open source; the local version is 100% free, forever. Chrome, Edge and Brave only.

## How do I move from Arc without losing my tabs?

Save pinned tabs before anything else, then rebuild one Space at a time.

1. **Save pinned tabs.** If the new browser does not import from Arc, copy each Space's pinned URLs into a bookmarks folder.
2. **Recreate your daily Space first.** Use a Workspace in Zen or Vivaldi, or a tab group or link collection in Chrome.
3. **Map your logins.** Set up matching profiles before importing anything.
4. **Run both for a week.** Keep Arc until you stop reaching for it.

> **Note:** Arc keeps working, but nothing new is coming. Plan the move now rather than when something breaks.

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **Dia** if you want the least change and do not mind AI.
- Pick **Zen** if you want open source and your extensions have Firefox versions.
- Pick **Vivaldi** if you want maximum control and Chrome extensions.
- Pick **Chrome or Edge plus SuperCommands** if you mainly used vertical tabs, split view and reopening projects. See our [browser workspace manager comparison](/blogs/best-browser-workspace-manager) and [command palette extensions](/blogs/best-command-palette-extensions-chrome-edge-brave).

## FAQ

### Is Arc browser still safe to use?

Arc still receives Chromium updates but no new features. The Browser Company recommends Dia for active security patches, so a maintained browser is safer for sensitive work.

### Is there an open-source version of Arc?

No, Arc has not been open-sourced. Zen Browser is the closest open-source alternative, built on Firefox under MPL-2.0.

### What browser is most like Arc?

Dia is the official successor. Zen is closest in feel among independent browsers, with a vertical sidebar, workspaces and compact mode.

### Can I get Arc features in Chrome?

Partly. Chrome now has vertical tabs, split view, tab groups and profiles; extensions such as SuperCommands add a command bar and saved per-project tab sets.


Arc is in maintenance mode. Compare the best Arc browser alternatives: Dia, Zen (open source), Vivaldi, SigmaOS, Edge and Chrome with extensions.

Best Arc Browser Alternatives 2026 (Including Open Source)


The best Sidekick browser alternative is Wavebox: like Sidekick, it puts web apps in a sidebar and keeps several accounts per app signed in. Vivaldi gives you a free app sidebar, Shift suits app-first users, and if you only used Sidekick's saved Sessions, Chrome or Edge with an extension covers it. Sidekick itself is gone: on 21 October 2026 its domain returned a 301 redirect to Perplexity Comet.

## Sidekick is shut down and gets no updates

Sidekick no longer exists as a product. `meetsidekick.com` redirects to `comet.perplexity.ai`, which leads to the [Perplexity Comet page](https://www.perplexity.ai/comet), with no download or support page left.

Third-party trackers report that Perplexity took on the Sidekick team in 2025 and the browser stopped working around August 2025. We found no official announcement, so treat those dates as approximate.

> **Note:** An unpatched Chromium browser holding your work logins is a security risk. Move off it even if it still opens.

## The best Sidekick alternatives compared

Sidekick was known for three things: pinned web apps in a sidebar, saved Sessions of tabs, and suspending idle tabs. Each option below is judged on those. Prices as of October 2026.

| Option | App sidebar | Accounts per app | Saved sessions | Price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wavebox | Yes, app groups | Many, its main feature | Spaces, groups | Free Basic; Pro $8.33/mo yearly |
| Shift | Yes, in Spaces | Not confirmed | Spaces | Free (5 Spaces); $199.99/yr |
| Vivaldi | Web Panels | Via profiles | Workspaces | Free, donation-supported |
| Perplexity Comet | AI assistant | Not its focus | Not its focus | See Perplexity's site |
| Microsoft Edge | Not covered | Via profiles | Workspaces | Free |
| Chrome + SuperCommands | No | Via Chrome profiles | Link collections | Free and open source |

### Wavebox

**Best for:** heavy Sidekick users with many apps and many accounts.

[Wavebox](https://wavebox.io/) calls itself a browser for "multi-client sign-in and workflows" and runs Chrome extensions on macOS, Windows and Linux.

- Scenario: three Gmail inboxes for three clients stay signed in at once, each in its own app group with its own tab strip.
- Skip it if: you will not pay; free Basic allows 2 groups with 2 apps each and 1 extension.
- Price: [Pro](https://wavebox.io/pricing) $8.33/month billed annually (7-day trial); Teams $12.50 per user per month.

### Shift

**Best for:** people who lived in Sidekick's sidebar apps and rarely browsed beyond them.

[Shift](https://shift.com/pricing/) groups email, calendars and web apps into Spaces, with a layout builder, ad blocker and AI assistant. It feels more like a dashboard for web apps than a general browser.

- Fact: the free plan includes 5 Spaces with 10 apps each.
- Skip it if: you need several accounts per app; its site does not confirm it.
- Price: Advanced $199.99 a year for unlimited Spaces and apps.

### Vivaldi

**Best for:** a free Sidekick-style sidebar, if you do not mind configuring.

[Vivaldi](https://vivaldi.com/features/) has Web Panels that pin any site to the sidebar, plus Workspaces, Tab Stacking, Tab Tiling and Quick Commands for keyboard search. It runs Chrome extensions.

- Fact: Web Panels are the feature closest to Sidekick's app bar.
- Skip it if: you juggle client logins; it does not focus on multiple accounts per app, so you need separate profiles.
- Price: no price listed; donation-supported.

### Perplexity Comet

**Best for:** people who mainly used Sidekick for AI help.

[Comet](https://www.perplexity.ai/comet) is Perplexity's AI browser for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. Its assistant researches, drafts email replies and carries out tasks.

- Fact: despite the redirect, it is not Sidekick renamed.
- Skip it if: the app sidebar or multi-account setup was the part you relied on.
- Price: see Perplexity's site.

### Microsoft Edge

**Best for:** Windows users who want the lowest-effort switch.

[Edge Workspaces](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/workspaces) keep each project's tabs and favorites separate, alongside vertical tabs and split screen.

- Fact: Workspaces need a Microsoft or Entra ID account.
- Skip it if: you need to share Workspaces; sharing is not supported.
- Price: free.

### Chrome + SuperCommands

**Best for:** people who used Sidekick mainly for Sessions and separate projects.

Chrome now has vertical tabs, saved tab groups, split view, Memory Saver and Profiles. [SuperCommands](https://github.com/supercommands) adds Sessions as link collections and Workspaces holding each project's links, notes and snippets.

- Scenario: open a client's tabs, press `Alt + S`, type `c link`, pick **Current Tabs** and save; reopen them with `c client` or `Alt + 1`. See the [links docs](/docs/links).
- Skip it if: you need an app sidebar, several accounts per app or live sync; it stores addresses, not page state.
- Price: free and open source; the local version is 100% free, forever.

## How do I switch from Sidekick?

Rebuild the pieces you used, most-used first.

1. **List your sidebar apps and accounts.** Many accounts per app points to Wavebox; few points to Vivaldi.
2. **Rebuild your top 3 Sessions** as Wavebox groups, Vivaldi or Edge Workspaces, or SuperCommands link collections.
3. **Turn on tab sleeping.** Wavebox has a tab suspender; in Chrome, turn on Memory Saver under Settings, then Performance.
4. **Uninstall Sidekick.**

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **Wavebox Pro** if you had 5 or more apps pinned with several accounts each.
- Pick **Vivaldi** if you want a sidebar without a subscription.
- Pick **Comet** if AI help was what you used Sidekick for.
- Pick **Chrome or Edge with SuperCommands** if you only need your work tabs back in order. See also our [browser workspace manager comparison](/blogs/best-browser-workspace-manager) and how to [organize hundreds of tabs](/blogs/how-to-organize-hundreds-of-browser-tabs-without-losing-them).

## FAQ

### Is Sidekick browser shut down?

Yes. Its website redirects to Perplexity Comet with no download or support page, and third-party reports place the shutdown around August 2025.

### Is Comet the same as Sidekick?

No. Comet is Perplexity's AI-assistant browser and does not reproduce Sidekick's app sidebar or Sessions.

### What browser has web apps in a sidebar like Sidekick?

Wavebox and Shift are built around web apps, and Vivaldi's Web Panels pin any site to the sidebar with no subscription.

### Is there an open-source Sidekick alternative?

There is no open-source Sidekick. Zen Browser (based on Firefox) is the nearest open-source browser with workspaces and a sidebar; see our [Arc browser alternatives](/blogs/arc-browser-open-source-alternative).


Sidekick browser is gone and its site redirects to Perplexity Comet. Compare the best Sidekick browser alternatives: Wavebox, Shift, Vivaldi, Edge and Chrome.

Sidekick Browser Alternatives After the Shutdown (2026)


The closest Tab Stash alternative in Chrome, Edge and Brave is OneTab, which clears a window into a list in one click and imports Tab Stash's OneTab-format export. For open source, pick Tab Session Manager (MPL-2.0, the same license); for plain bookmarks, Chrome's `Ctrl + Shift + D` needs no extension.

This is for Tab Stash users who moved off Firefox. If you are still on Firefox and happy, stay: Tab Stash is actively maintained.

## Why doesn't Tab Stash work in Chrome?

It is built on Firefox bookmarks and its sidebar. The add-on summary ends with "Only for Firefox," and the [GitHub repo](https://github.com/josh-berry/tab-stash) calls its Chrome build "a highly-experimental port."

- **What it does:** saves tabs as bookmarks in groups and sub-groups, clears the window in one click, searches the stash and exports to rich text, Markdown and OneTab formats.
- **Sync:** stashes are bookmarks, so Firefox Sync carries them with no extra account.
- **Status:** version 3.5 (September 14, 2026) added Firefox tab groups; about 40,000 users, 4.6 stars from 607 reviews.

## The best Tab Stash alternatives, compared

| Alternative | One-click clear | Open source | Price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bookmarks and tab groups | No | n/a | Free |
| OneTab | Yes | No | Free |
| Tab Session Manager | Save, then close | MPL-2.0 | Free |
| Toby | Optional | No | Free to 60 tabs; from $4.50/month yearly |
| SuperCommands | Save, then close | Yes | Free |

Toby's price is from [its pricing page](https://www.gettoby.com/pricing) as of October 2026.

### Chrome bookmarks and saved tab groups

**Best for:** keeping real bookmarks with no new extension.

Press `Ctrl + Shift + D` (`Cmd + Shift + D` on Mac) to bookmark all tabs into a folder, then close the window; it works in Chrome, Edge and Brave. Closed tab groups stay in the bookmarks bar or under More, then Tab groups ([Google help](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2391819?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en)).

- Restore: right-click the folder and choose **Open all**. Full steps: [how to save all open tabs](/blogs/how-to-save-all-open-tabs-chrome).
- Skip it if you want a sidebar, one-click clear or search across groups.

### OneTab

**Best for:** the same one-click stash gesture.

[OneTab](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/onetab/chphlpgkkbolifaimnlloiipkdnihall) turns every tab in the window into a list; restore one or all. It has 2 million users and was updated October 11, 2026.

- Migration: export from Tab Stash in OneTab format, then import into OneTab.
- Limit: it keeps its own list, not bookmarks, so back it up with its export.
- Price: free; [its site](https://www.one-tab.com/) lists folders, notes and encrypted sync.

### Tab Session Manager

**Best for:** staying open source.

[Tab Session Manager](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/tab-session-manager/iaiomicjabeggjcfkbimgmglanimpnae) saves windows on close and at intervals, with names, tags, Chrome tab groups and cloud sync.

- Bonus: automatic snapshots, which Tab Stash never did.
- Limit: a session manager more than a stash; you save, then close.
- Price: free, [MPL-2.0](https://github.com/sienori/Tab-Session-Manager); Chrome, Edge and Firefox.

### Toby

**Best for:** a small, visual, curated stash.

[Toby](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/toby-for-chrome/hddnkoipeenegfoeaoibdmnaalmgkpip) saves a window's tabs into collections and spaces, with notes, checklists and keyword shortcuts.

- Skip it if your stash is a years-long archive: the free plan stops new saves at 60 tabs.
- Price: from $4.50/month billed yearly.

### SuperCommands

**Best for:** stashes you reopen on a routine.

Save once: press `Alt + S`, type `c link`, pick tabs from **Current Tabs** (duplicates skipped) and add the text shortcut `research`. Typing `c`, Space, `research` in the address bar reopens Scholar, arXiv and your draft together ([Links docs](/docs/links)).

- Notes sit beside the links; optional [Google Drive backup](/docs/drive-backup) runs every 24 hours, keeping 15 versions.
- Limit: does not close tabs for you, use bookmarks or run on Firefox.
- Price: free and open source; the local version is 100% free, forever.

## How do I move my Tab Stash data to Chrome?

Your stash is already in Firefox bookmarks, so you can skip the export.

1. In Tab Stash, export your groups: **OneTab** format for OneTab, plain text or Markdown for anything else.
2. Or use Chrome's **Import bookmarks and settings** to bring Firefox bookmarks across on the same computer.
3. Move one group first, restart the browser and check it before moving the rest.

> **Tip:** Collections can pull links from browser bookmarks, so an imported folder can become a SuperCommands set.

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **`Ctrl + Shift + D` plus saved tab groups** if you want bookmarks and no new extension.
- Pick **OneTab** if you want the same one-click stash.
- Pick **Tab Session Manager** if you want open source and automatic session backups.
- Pick **SuperCommands** if your stashes are routines you reopen. See [best tab managers](/blogs/best-tab-manager-extensions-chrome-edge-brave) and [SuperCommands vs OneTab](/blogs/supercommands-vs-onetab-tab-sessions-alternative).

## FAQ

### Is Tab Stash available for Chrome?

Not officially. The add-on says "Only for Firefox," and the Chrome build on GitHub is called highly experimental.

### What is the best open-source Tab Stash alternative?

Tab Session Manager, under the same MPL-2.0 license, for Chrome, Edge and Firefox.

### Can I import Tab Stash into OneTab?

Yes. Tab Stash exports in OneTab format, which OneTab can import.

### Does Tab Stash sync between devices?

Yes, through Firefox Sync, because stashed tabs are stored as bookmarks.


Tab Stash is Firefox-only. The best Tab Stash alternative in Chrome: OneTab, saved tab groups, Tab Session Manager or SuperCommands, compared.

Tab Stash Alternative for Chrome, Edge and Brave (2026)


The best browser workspace manager is Edge Workspaces if you live in Edge, Chrome profiles if each client needs separate logins, and Workona if you switch among many changing projects. If you reopen the same project pages every morning and want notes beside them, a launcher like SuperCommands fits better.

All six options below were checked in October 2026. SuperCommands is our product, so we say where others are the better pick.

## Which kind of workspace do you need?

"Workspace" means one of three jobs. Most people need two of them.

1. **Separate identities:** client A's analytics login must not collide with client B's. Only profiles (or separate browsers) do this.
2. **Live project windows:** project A's 15 tabs stay current while you work on B. Edge Workspaces, Workona and tab groups do this.
3. **Clean starting sets:** the same 5 pages plus a pending note every Monday. Saved collections (SuperCommands, Toby, bookmark folders) do this.

## The 6 workspace managers, compared

| Option | Model | Browsers | Cost (Oct 2026) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Edge Workspaces | Named window that keeps tabs | Edge | Free |
| Chrome profiles | Separate identity | Chrome, Edge, Brave | Free |
| Saved tab groups | Named, colored group | Chrome | Free |
| Workona | Autosaving spaces | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Free tier, paid plans |
| Toby | Visual board | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, mobile | 60 free cards; $6/month |
| SuperCommands | Saved sets opened by command | Chrome, Edge, Brave | Free, open source |

### Edge Workspaces

**Best for:** solo Edge users who want live project windows.

Each workspace opens as its own named, colored window and keeps its tabs. Per [Microsoft](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/getting-started-with-microsoft-edge-workspaces), open the Search tabs icon, then **Manage workspaces**, then **Create workspace with X tabs**.

- Needs Edge 144+ and a Microsoft or work account; sync via **Settings**, **Profiles**, **Sync**.
- Skip it if you need sharing: removed when Workspaces moved to Edge Sync in February 2026 ([MC1192661](https://mc.merill.net/message/MC1192661)).
- Price: free.

### Chrome profiles

**Best for:** different accounts per client or job.

Chrome has no Workspaces button; profiles are the closest built-in answer. Each has its own bookmarks, history, passwords and logins ([Google help](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2364824?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop)).

- Create one from the profile icon, then **Add Chrome profile**; it opens in its own colored window.
- Weakness: separate extensions per profile, and you cannot drag tabs between them.
- Price: free.

### Chrome saved tab groups

**Best for:** a handful of projects with zero setup.

Right-click a tab, choose **Add tab to group**, then **New group**. Per [Google](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2391819?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en), a closed group is saved in the bookmarks bar or under **More**, then **Tab groups**.

- Syncs to other devices when tabs and history sync is on.
- Weakness: no notes or cross-group search; deleting a group removes it everywhere. See [tab groups vs saved sessions](/blogs/chrome-tab-groups-vs-saved-sessions).
- Price: free.

### Workona

**Best for:** many shifting projects, or a team sharing resources.

[Workona](https://workona.com/) gives each project a space that autosaves tabs, hides other spaces on switch and suspends tabs. About 200,000 Chrome users, rated 4.2.

- Pro adds unlimited spaces and 90-day session backups; Team needs 3 users minimum.
- Skip it if you want data off a vendor cloud; spaces live in Workona's.
- Price: free tier; the [pricing page](https://workona.com/pricing/) showed no prices in October 2026. See [Workona vs SuperCommands](/blogs/supercommands-vs-workona-free-open-source-browser-workspace-alternative).

### Toby

**Best for:** visual thinkers who scan a board.

[Toby](https://www.gettoby.com/) replaces the new tab with collections grouped into spaces, shareable with a team, with web and mobile apps.

- Drag open tabs into a collection; spaces group collections by project.
- Weakness: free Starter plan stops at 60 cards.
- Price: Productivity $6 per member per month ($54/year); Team $10 ($96/year). See [our Toby breakdown](/blogs/supercommands-vs-toby-free-open-source-toby-alternative).

### SuperCommands

**Best for:** keyboard users with stable project sets.

A workspace holds one area's saved tab sets, notes, to-dos, snippets and AI chats, opened by typing. It does not track live tabs or hide windows.

- Scenario: `c`, Space, `hiring` in the address bar opens 4 hiring tabs (setup below).
- Skip it if you need live tab tracking, Firefox, mobile or team sharing.
- Price: free and open source; the local version is 100% free, forever.

## How to set up a project workspace in SuperCommands

Example: a hiring manager with one open engineering role.

1. In the home screen sidebar, click **+** under Workspaces and name it `Hiring`.
2. Open the ATS pipeline, LinkedIn search, interview calendar and scorecard. Press `Alt + S`, type `c link`, choose **Current Tabs** and save as `hiring daily`.
3. In Properties, add the text shortcut `hiring` and a hotkey such as `Alt + 2`.
4. Add a note, `hiring status`, and a to-do for Friday 4pm, "Send weekly pipeline update"; it fires a notification then.
5. Tag all three `#hiring`. Typing `#hiring` in `Alt + S` now lists everything for the role.

For a dashboard view, create a [workspace collection](/docs/workspace-collections) with Links, Notes and To-dos widgets.

> **Note:** Saved sets store addresses only, not logins or form data. Pair SuperCommands with profiles when accounts must stay separate. Optional Google Drive backup runs every 24 hours.

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **Edge Workspaces** if you use Edge alone and want live project windows for free.
- Pick **Chrome profiles** if clients need separate logins, with tab groups or SuperCommands inside each.
- Pick **Workona** if projects change all day or a team shares resources; **Toby** if you think in boards and 60 cards is enough.
- Pick **SuperCommands** if you prefer the keyboard and want notes and to-dos beside stable tab sets. Too many tabs instead? See [how to organize hundreds of tabs](/blogs/how-to-organize-hundreds-of-browser-tabs-without-losing-them).

## FAQ

### Does Chrome have workspaces like Edge?

No. The closest built-in tools are profiles, which separate logins, and saved tab groups, which keep named tab sets and sync across devices.

### Can I share Edge Workspaces with my team?

Not anymore. Microsoft removed sharing and collaboration after the 2026 move to Edge Sync.

### Do I need a separate browser profile for each workspace?

Only if projects use different accounts on the same sites. Workspace tools open URLs in your current profile, so they cannot keep two logins apart.

### What is the best free browser workspace manager?

Edge Workspaces for Edge; profiles plus saved tab groups for Chrome. SuperCommands is a free, open-source option if you also want saved tab sets, notes and to-dos opened by command.


Compare 6 browser workspace manager options for Chrome and Edge: Edge Workspaces, Chrome profiles and tab groups, Workona, Toby and SuperCommands.

Best Browser Workspace Manager for Chrome and Edge (2026)


To save all tabs in Chrome, press `Ctrl + Shift + D` on Windows or Linux, or `Command + Shift + D` on Mac. Chrome puts every tab in the current window into a new bookmarks folder, which you reopen later with **Open all**. The same shortcut works in Edge and Brave.

## How do I save all tabs in Chrome without an extension?

Use the bookmark-all-tabs shortcut. Google lists it as "Save all open tabs as bookmarks in a new folder" in its [Chrome keyboard shortcuts](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/157179).

1. Click into the window you want to save.
2. Press `Ctrl + Shift + D` (Windows, Linux, ChromeOS) or `Command + Shift + D` (Mac). The menu route is **More**, then **Bookmarks and lists**, then **Bookmark all tabs**.
3. Name the folder something specific, such as `Q4 vendor shortlist`, and save it to the bookmarks bar.
4. To reopen, right-click the folder and choose **Open all** or **Open all in new window**.

- **Edge:** the same shortcut saves tabs as favorites, or use **Settings and more**, then **Favorites**, then **Add open pages to favorites** ([Microsoft support](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027306)).
- **Brave:** same shortcut.

> **Note:** The shortcut saves only the window you are in. Repeat it for each window, and rename tabs with identical titles like "Dashboard" now.

## What other built-in options does Chrome have?

Tab groups and startup settings each solve a different problem; none is a long-term library.

| Method | Where | Good for | Weak spot |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bookmark all tabs | `Ctrl + Shift + D` | One-off snapshot | Folders go stale |
| Saved tab groups | Right-click tab, **Add tab to group** | Ongoing project | Only grouped tabs kept |
| Continue where you left off | Settings, **On startup** | Restoring after restart | Overwritten next session |
| Specific set of pages | **On startup**, **Use current pages** | Same tabs every launch | Opens every time |

- **Tab groups:** a closed group stays in the bookmarks bar or under **More**, then **Tab groups**, per [Google's tab help](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2391819?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop). See [Chrome tab groups vs saved sessions](/blogs/chrome-tab-groups-vs-saved-sessions).
- **Startup settings:** both options are in [Google's startup guide](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95314?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop).

## Which extensions save all tabs?

OneTab and Session Buddy are the common picks if you save tabs often or across windows.

- **[OneTab](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/onetab/chphlpgkkbolifaimnlloiipkdnihall):** turns all tabs into a list in one click; about 2 million users, 3.8 stars. Best for closing tabs now and deciding later.
- **[Session Buddy](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/session-buddy/edacconmaakjimmfgnblocblbcdcpbko):** saves whole sessions across windows and exports text, CSV and JSON; about 1 million users.

Our [Session Buddy alternatives](/blogs/session-buddy-alternatives) and [SuperCommands vs OneTab](/blogs/supercommands-vs-onetab-tab-sessions-alternative) posts go deeper.

## How do I save tabs as a set I reopen by command?

Save them as a SuperCommands link collection: an ordered list of URLs opened by typing its name. It fits sets you reopen on a schedule, like four weekly reports.

1. On any normal web page, press `Alt + S` and type `c link`.
2. Choose **Current Tabs** and tick the tabs that belong in the set.
3. Reorder, rename or remove rows, name it `weekly review` and save.
4. In **Properties**, add a Text Shortcut such as `review`, or a hotkey like `Alt + 1`.
5. Reopen it by typing `c`, Space, `review` in the address bar.

To add a page later, run the "Collection save" command (`c elc`) on it. See the [Links docs](/docs/links).

> **Tip:** Open the saved set once and check the count before closing the originals.

Limits: `chrome://` and extension pages cannot be saved, duplicates are skipped, and only addresses are stored. SuperCommands is free, open source and can back up to your Google Drive under **Settings**, then **Drive & Backup**.

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **`Ctrl + Shift + D`** if you need a one-time save before a restart.
- Pick **a saved tab group** if you dip in and out of one project.
- Pick **Session Buddy** if you want whole sessions across many windows.
- Pick **a SuperCommands link collection** if you reopen the same set every day or week.

## FAQ

### Can Chrome save all tabs from every window at once?

Not with the built-in shortcut, which saves the current window only. Repeat it per window, or use a session manager extension.

### Will Chrome restore my tabs after I close it?

Only if **On startup** is set to **Continue where you left off**, and even then only your last session.

### What is the shortcut to save all tabs on a Mac?

`Command + Shift + D` in Chrome, Edge and Brave.

### Do saved tabs keep what I typed into a page?

No. Bookmarks, tab groups and link collections store page addresses only, so form input is lost.


How to save all tabs in Chrome, Edge and Brave: the Ctrl + Shift + D bookmark method, saved tab groups, startup restore, extensions and one-command tab sets.

How to Save All Tabs in Chrome, Edge and Brave (2026)


Current Chrome saves tab groups automatically: a closed group is "saved in the bookmarks bar or in the menu", per [Google's Chrome help](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2391819?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en). This guide is for anyone who reopens project tabs, and the one trap is that **Delete group** removes a group on every synced device, while **Close group** keeps it.

A group also stores live tabs, so a 4-tab morning group can hold 17 by Thursday. For a clean daily starting set, use a fixed list instead.

## How do I save a tab group in Chrome?

There is no save toggle: the group saves as you work.

1. Right-click a tab and choose **Add tab to group**, then **New group**.
2. Type a specific name (`Q4 report`, not `Work`) and pick a color.
3. Drag more tabs in; right-click a tab and choose **Remove from group** to take one out.

For faster access, open **Settings**, then **Appearance**, and turn on **Show saved tab groups**, **Show tab groups in bookmarks bar**, or **Automatically pin new tab groups to the bookmarks bar**.

Edge and Brave use the same right-click **Add tab to group** menu. Edge also has [Workspaces](/blogs/best-browser-workspace-manager), which keep a whole project window.

## Close group keeps it; Delete group removes it everywhere

Right-click the group name to see three options that behave very differently:

- **Close group:** closes the tabs, keeps the group. Reopen from **More**, then **Tab groups**, or the bookmarks bar.
- **Delete group:** removed "on your device and other devices that use the same Google Account", Google warns.
- **Ungroup:** tabs stay open, but the group is deleted on synced devices.

Groups sync when you are signed in and syncing history and tabs. In Edge, the switch is **Workspaces and Tab Groups** under **Settings**, then **Profiles**, then **Sync**.

> **Note:** Sync is not a backup. A deletion on one machine deletes everywhere, and an admin-restricted work profile may not sync groups at all, so test with a throwaway group first.

## Tab groups vs saved sessions vs saved tab sets

A tab group keeps whatever is in it at close. Fixed lists keep only what you saved.

| Method | What it keeps | Drifts? | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chrome tab group | Tabs in the group at close | Yes | Active project this week |
| Bookmark folder | Fixed list of URLs | Only if edited | Permanent reference |
| Session manager | Whole windows, autosaved | Yes, snapshots | Recovering yesterday |
| SuperCommands link collection | Named, ordered URLs | Only if edited | Daily starting set |

Chrome's fixed list: press `Ctrl + Shift + D` (`Cmd + Shift + D` on Mac) to bookmark all tabs, then right-click the folder and choose **Open all**. For autosaved snapshots, see [Session Buddy alternatives](/blogs/session-buddy-alternatives).

**Worked scenario:** a developer's `standup` set should be four tabs: sprint board, open PRs, CI dashboard and error tracker.

1. Open the four tabs, press `Alt + S` and type `c link`.
2. Choose **Current Tabs**, tick the four and save as `standup`. Duplicates are skipped.
3. In Properties, add the text shortcut `standup` or a hotkey like `Alt + 3`.
4. Each morning, type `c`, Space, `standup` in the address bar: the same four tabs open.

Run "Collection save" (`c elc`) on a page to add it to an existing set; the [Links docs](/docs/links) cover editing. A collection stores URLs only, not group colors, window layout, logins or form text. Data is local, with optional Google Drive backup ([backup docs](/docs/drive-backup)).

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **a Chrome tab group** for active work you will return to this week; it syncs.
- Pick **a bookmark folder** for a permanent reference list.
- Pick **a session manager** to recover whole windows from yesterday.
- Pick **a SuperCommands link collection** (free and open source) for a set you reopen by typing every day. For big backlogs, see [how to save all open tabs in Chrome](/blogs/how-to-save-all-open-tabs-chrome).

## FAQ

### Why did my Chrome tab group disappear?

It was probably deleted or ungrouped, which removes it on all synced devices. Check **More**, then **Tab groups**; without sync, a group from another computer will not appear.

### How do I reopen a closed tab group in Chrome?

Click **More**, then **Tab groups**, and pick the group, or turn on **Show saved tab groups** under **Settings**, then **Appearance**.

### Can I save tab groups in Chrome without syncing?

Yes. Closed groups stay saved on that computer but do not appear on other devices.

### Can I share a Chrome tab group?

Google's help page does not describe sharing a group. Bookmark the tabs into a folder or copy their URLs instead.


Chrome now saves tab groups automatically. Learn how to save, close, reopen and sync tab groups in Chrome, and when a saved session or tab set works better.

How to Save Tab Groups in Chrome (and When Not To)


If you have too many Chrome extensions, consolidate the small single-purpose ones first: tab savers, basic text expanders, screenshot tools, image and table downloaders, duplicate-tab closers and tab muters. SuperCommands covers the everyday version of those ten jobs from one `Alt + S` bar in Chrome, Edge and Brave. It does not replace password managers, ad blockers or anything with live sync.

## Why do too many extensions cost you?

Each is a publisher you trust with your pages.

- **Page access:** most ask to "read and change all your data on websites you visit", including email and banking.
- **Supply-chain risk:** in December 2024 attackers phished Cyberhaven's Web Store account and pushed an update that could steal session cookies to about 400,000 users ([TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/27/cyberhaven-says-it-was-hacked-to-publish-a-malicious-update-to-its-chrome-extension)).
- **Memory:** **More tools**, then **Task manager**, sorted by **Memory footprint**, shows each "Extension:" row's cost.

## The 10 extensions SuperCommands can replace

| You use | SuperCommands equivalent | What you give up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OneTab | Link collection | One-click "send away" |
| Session Buddy | Named link collections | Crash recovery, 15+ exports |
| Toby | Home Screen Links widget | Drag-and-drop board, sync |
| Text Blaze (basic) | Text Expanders, `c/` | Forms, date maths, team sharing |
| GoFullPage | Capture Full Page | Premium editor |
| Imageye | Download All Images | Filters, conversion |
| Table Capture | Download All Tables (CSV) | Sheets export, div tables |
| Clutter Free | Close Duplicate Tabs | Prevention as tabs open |
| A tab muter | Mute / Unmute All Tabs | Per-tab rules |
| Momentum | Home Screen widgets | Focus Mode, daily background |

### OneTab

**Best for:** clearing tabs you want back by name.

[OneTab](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/chphlpgkkbolifaimnlloiipkdnihall) turns open tabs into a list; SuperCommands saves them as a reopenable set.

- Scenario: `Alt + S`, `c link`, **Current Tabs**, name it "Q4 research", save. Duplicates are skipped.
- Skip it if: the one-click "send everything away" habit is what you value.

### Session Buddy

**Best for:** the same six tabs every morning, not crash recovery.

A recruiter saves six hiring tabs as one collection bound to `c hiring` or `Alt + 1`.

- Skip it if: you need crash recovery, an open-window dashboard or CSV and Markdown export; keep [Session Buddy](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/edacconmaakjimmfgnblocblbcdcpbko) ([alternatives](/blogs/session-buddy-alternatives)).

### Toby

**Best for:** saved links on the new tab page.

The Home Screen shows Links, Favorites, Notes and To-dos widgets.

- Skip it if: you want [Toby's](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hddnkoipeenegfoeaoibdmnaalmgkpip) drag-and-drop board or sync to another computer ([vs Toby](/blogs/supercommands-vs-toby-free-open-source-toby-alternative)).

### A basic text expander

**Best for:** plain replies with a name or two.

- Scenario: type `c/followup` in Gmail and the saved reply replaces it, with `{name}` placeholders and cursor position ([docs](/docs/text-expanders)).
- Skip it if: you need [Text Blaze's](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/idgadaccgipmpannjkmfddolnnhmeklj) dropdowns, date calculations or team-shared snippets.

### GoFullPage

**Best for:** full-page captures without annotation.

Capture Full Page stitches the page into PDF, PNG or JPG; the overlay closes first so it never appears.

- Skip it if: you use the premium editor of [GoFullPage](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/fdpohaocaechififmbbbbbknoalclacl) (11 million users) to crop and annotate.

### Imageye

**Best for:** grabbing a page's images now and then.

Download All Images opens a manager where you tick images. Scroll first: it can miss canvas, CSS backgrounds and lazy-loaded images.

- Skip it if: you rely on [Imageye's](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/agionbommeaifngbhincahgmoflcikhm) size filters or WebP-to-JPG conversion.

### Table Capture

**Best for:** a vendor pricing table into a spreadsheet.

Download All Tables saves every standard HTML table as CSV. [Table Capture](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/iebpjdmgckacbodjpijphcplhebcmeop) makes direct CSV and Excel downloads Pro, though its free tier exports to Google Sheets.

- Skip it if: you need div-based or multi-page tables ([table downloaders](/blogs/best-table-downloader-extensions-chrome-edge-brave)).

### Clutter Free

**Best for:** cleaning up duplicates on demand.

Close Duplicate Tabs keeps one copy of each URL across open windows.

- Skip it if: you want duplicates blocked as they open; [Clutter Free](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/iipjdmnoigaobkamfhnojmglcdbnfaaf) does that, though it was last updated August 2024.

### A tab muter

**Best for:** silencing a window at once.

Mute All Tabs silences every tab in the current window; Unmute All Tabs reverses it ([tab audio docs](/docs/tab-audio)).

- Skip it if: you need per-tab rules; unmuting does not restart paused media.

### Momentum

**Best for:** a practical new tab page.

The Home Screen has to-dos, weather, world clocks and search over everything saved.

- Skip it if: you want [Momentum's](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/laookkfknpbbblfpciffpaejjkokdgca) Focus Mode or a new background daily; wallpapers are a small bundled set or your upload.

## Which extensions can SuperCommands not replace?

Keep anything that fills passwords, blocks ads or syncs live.

- **Password managers** such as [Bitwarden](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/nngceckbapebfimnlniiiahkandclblb).
- **Ad blockers** such as [uBlock Origin Lite](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh).
- **Grammar tools** such as Grammarly or LanguageTool.
- **Link-hint navigation** like [Vimium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dbepggeogbaibhgnhhndojpepiihcmeb).
- **Scrapers and automation:** [Instant Data Scraper](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ofaokhiedipichpaobibbnahnkdoiiah) follows pagination; Automa records workflows. SuperCommands works on the active page only.
- **Synced bookmark libraries** such as Raindrop.io; SuperCommands' Drive backup every 24 hours is a backup, not sync, and there is no mobile app or Firefox and Safari support.

## How do I audit my extensions?

Remove what you do not use, then limit what stays.

1. Open `chrome://extensions` (or `edge://`, `brave://`).
2. Remove anything unused for a month, or turn it off for a week first.
3. Under **Details**, change site access from **On all sites** to **On click** or **On specific sites** ([Google help](https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/2664769)).
4. Check memory in Task manager and each listing's last-updated date; two years untouched is a replacement candidate.

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **SuperCommands** if you use the small utilities a few times a week; it is free and open source, and the local version is 100% free, forever.
- Pick **GoFullPage** if you annotate screenshots daily.
- Pick **Text Blaze** if your team shares snippets with forms.
- Pick **Session Buddy** if crash recovery matters more than saved sets.

## FAQ

### How many Chrome extensions is too many?

There is no fixed number. Each should be used regularly, maintained and limited to the sites it needs.

### Do Chrome extensions slow down the browser?

Some do, especially those running scripts on every page. Chrome's Task manager shows each one's memory footprint.

### Is it safer to have fewer extensions?

Generally yes. A compromised update reaches every user, as Cyberhaven showed, so fewer publishers means less to trust.

### Can one extension replace OneTab, GoFullPage and Text Blaze?

For basic use, yes. SuperCommands does not match GoFullPage's editor or Text Blaze's form fields and team sharing.


Too many Chrome extensions? See which 10 single-purpose tools SuperCommands can replace, which it can't, and how to audit memory use and site access.

Too Many Chrome Extensions? 10 You Can Replace With One


The best image downloader Chrome extension for most people is **Imageye**: free for its main features, 2 million users, and size filters that skip icons so you grab only the six product photos. Pick **Image Downloader** for open source, **Fatkun** for ecommerce listings, and **SuperCommands** if images are one of several page tasks you run from the keyboard.

All install from the Chrome Web Store and run in Chrome, Edge and Brave. Every listing, user count and pricing page was checked in October 2026.

## Image downloader Chrome extensions compared

The deciding feature is width and height filtering: a product page can expose dozens of logos, icons and tracking pixels around the photos you want.

| Extension | Best at | Users, rating | Price (Oct 2026) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Imageye | Everyday bulk downloads | 2M, 4.8 | Main features free |
| Image Downloader | Open source control | 2M, 4.0 | Free |
| Fatkun | Ecommerce images | 300K, 4.8 | Free with limits |
| SuperCommands | Images plus other page tasks | n/a | Free, open source |
| ImageAssistant | Script-loaded images | 600K, 4.0 | Free |
| Download All Images | One-click ZIP | Listing did not load | Free |

## Six image downloaders, tested against their listings

### Imageye

**Best for:** most people.

[Imageye](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/imageye-image-downloader/agionbommeaifngbhincahgmoflcikhm) shows every image on the page in a grid with its size, and converts WebP to JPG or PNG. It was updated October 19, 2026.

- Scenario: filter by pixel width to drop icons, select the rest, download in bulk.
- Skip it if: you need a whole site crawled; it works on the current page only.
- Price: main features free; optional Pro (Deep Scan, Gallery View) with no published price ([site](https://www.imageye.net/)).

### Image Downloader

**Best for:** an open source tool you can audit.

[Image Downloader](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/image-downloader/cnpniohnfphhjihaiiggeabnkjhpaldj) by Pact Interactive filters by size, dimensions or URL, removes duplicates, and saves into a subfolder with renamed files.

- Key fact: [source on GitHub](https://github.com/PactInteractive/image-downloader) under GPLv3, with a no-commercial-distribution clause.
- Weakness: 4.0 rating and fewer conversion features than Imageye.
- Price: free.

### Fatkun

**Best for:** sellers and sourcing agents.

The current listing, [Image Downloader - Fiktu AI Batch Save (Fatkun)](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mojcdcedhidldcgaokbelcmffoaengkj), groups images into main, SKU and detail shots, filters JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF, and downloads from all open tabs.

- Weakness: the original listing no longer loads; in-extension product recommendations stay on unless you are VIP.
- Price: free with limits; Pro for unlimited downloads, and [credit packs](https://fatkun.net/pricing) from ¥20 for 20,000 credits.

### SuperCommands

**Best for:** images as one of several keyboard tasks.

SuperCommands' **Download All Images** command scans the page and opens a download manager where you tick the images you want ([docs](/docs/download-images)).

- Scenario: press `Alt + S`, type "Download All Images", press Enter, tick the photos, download. The same bar takes [full-page screenshots](/blogs/best-full-page-screenshot-extensions-chrome-edge-brave) and exports HTML tables to CSV.
- Skip it if: you need size filters, renaming or format conversion; it can also miss canvas, CSS-background, protected and not-yet-lazy-loaded images.
- Price: free and open source; the local version is 100% free, forever.

### ImageAssistant

**Best for:** images other tools miss.

[ImageAssistant](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/imageassistant-batch-imag/dbjbempljhcmhlfpfacalomonjpalpko) "sniffs" images loaded by scripts, which can catch files simpler scanners skip.

- Weakness: last updated October 2024, with broad permissions; use it as a fallback.
- Price: free.

### Download All Images

**Best for:** everything into one ZIP.

Mobile First's [Download All Images](https://download-all-images.mobilefirst.me/) is described on its site as free for Chrome, Edge and Firefox.

- Weakness: its Chrome Web Store listing did not load when checked in October 2026; Imageye covers the same job.
- Price: free.

## Can you download all images without an extension?

Yes. Press `Ctrl + S` (`Command + S` on Mac), choose **Webpage, Complete**, and the loaded images land in a folder ending in `_files`. DevTools' Network panel, filtered to **Img**, also lists every image request.

> **Note:** Both methods are slower and noisier than an extension. See [how to download all images from a website](/blogs/how-to-download-all-images-from-any-website-at-once).

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **Imageye** if you want the best free all-rounder.
- Pick **Image Downloader** if you want readable open source code.
- Pick **Fatkun** if you scrape product listings and accept Pro and credits.
- Pick **SuperCommands** if you also take screenshots and export tables. See [SuperCommands vs Imageye and Fatkun](/blogs/supercommands-download-all-images-vs-imageye-fatkun).

Most images online are copyrighted: downloading for reference is one thing, republishing needs permission.

## FAQ

### How do I download all images from a website in Chrome?

Open the page, click an image downloader such as Imageye, filter out small images and download. Without an extension, press `Ctrl + S` and save as **Webpage, Complete**.

### Is Imageye safe?

It has 2 million users, a 4.8 rating and an October 2026 update. Like every image downloader it reads the pages you use it on, so install it from the official listing only.

### Is Fatkun free?

Partly. It is free to install, but unlimited downloads need Pro, and the developer sells credit packs.

### Do image downloaders work in Edge and Brave?

Yes. Brave installs Chrome Web Store extensions directly, and Edge does once you allow extensions from other stores.


Compare the best image downloader Chrome extensions for 2026: Imageye, Image Downloader, Fatkun, SuperCommands and more, with free limits and open source picks.

Best Image Downloader Chrome Extensions for 2026


The Chrome extensions for power users worth installing in 2026 are Vimium for keyboard browsing, Tampermonkey and Stylus for changing sites, React Developer Tools and Wappalyzer for inspecting them, Automa for no-code automation, and uBlock Origin Lite plus Privacy Badger for privacy. If you already live in the keyboard and DevTools, start with Vimium: 600,000 users, and `f` clicks any link without the mouse.

For grammar checkers and to-do apps, see our [productivity extensions roundup](/blogs/best-browser-productivity-extensions-2026). Every listing was checked on 21 October 2026.

## The 13 extensions at a glance

| Extension | Best for | Users | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vimium | Keyboard navigation | 600K | Mar 2026 |
| Vimium C | Per-site key maps | 100K | Apr 2025 |
| SuperCommands | Saved work and page actions | Open source | n/a |
| Tampermonkey | Userscripts | 12M | Oct 2026 |
| Stylus | Custom CSS | 1M | Sep 2026 |
| Dark Reader | Dark theme everywhere | 7M | Sep 2026 |
| React Developer Tools | React debugging | 6M | Sep 2026 |
| Wappalyzer | Tech stack lookup | 3M | Sep 2026 |
| ColorZilla | Eyedropper, gradients | 4M | May 2024 |
| Automa | No-code workflows | 200K | Jul 2026 |
| uBlock Origin Lite | Ad and tracker blocking | 21M | Oct 2026 |
| Privacy Badger | Learned tracker blocking | 1M | Oct 2026 |
| Bitwarden | Passwords and passkeys | 8M | Oct 2026 |

## Each extension: what it changes and where it falls short

### Vimium

**Best for:** browsing without the mouse.

[Vimium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dbepggeogbaibhgnhhndojpepiihcmeb) gives Chrome Vim-style keys.

- Scenario: press `f`, type the letter label on a link to click it; `T` searches open tabs, `x` closes one and `X` brings it back.
- Skip it if: you need it on the New Tab page or the Web Store, where it cannot run.
- Price: free.

### Vimium C

**Best for:** Vimium users who want more configuration.

[Vimium C](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hfjbmagddngcpeloejdejnfgbamkjaeg) adds per-site key maps, global shortcuts that work when the page is not focused, and a `v` keyword in the address bar.

- Weakness: last store update April 2025, so pick it for settings, not release pace.
- Price: free.

### SuperCommands

**Best for:** reopening saved tab sets and running page actions by keyboard.

[SuperCommands](https://github.com/supercommands) is a command bar that sits beside Vimium.

- Scenario: save your morning tabs as a link collection with the shortcut `standup`; type `c`, Space, `standup` in the address bar and all of them open. Dynamic links with `{query}` work like site search ([links docs](/docs/links)).
- Weakness: Chrome, Edge and Brave only. See [SuperCommands vs Vimium](/blogs/supercommands-vs-vimium-keyboard-first-browser-commands).
- Price: free and open source; the local version is 100% free, forever.

### Tampermonkey

**Best for:** changing how a site behaves with JavaScript.

[Tampermonkey](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dhdgffkkebhmkfjojejmpbldmpobfkfo) runs userscripts and syncs them via Chrome Sync, Google Drive, Dropbox or WebDAV.

- Setup: on Chrome 138 or later, right-click its icon, choose **Manage Extension** and turn on **Allow User Scripts** ([FAQ](https://www.tampermonkey.net/faq.php?q=Q209)).
- Skip it if: you will not read scripts first; each has the same page access you do.
- Price: free.

### Stylus

**Best for:** your own CSS on any site.

[Stylus](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/clngdbkpkpeebahjckkjfobafhncgmne) applies per-site styles or community `.user.css` files.

- Weakness: styles break when a site redesigns.
- Price: free.

### Dark Reader

**Best for:** a dark theme on sites without one.

[Dark Reader](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/eimadpbcbfnmbkopoojfekhnkhdbieeh) has per-site toggles and brightness, contrast and sepia sliders.

- Weakness: it injects into every page, and some sites need it switched off.
- Price: free.

### React Developer Tools

**Best for:** debugging React apps.

[React Developer Tools](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/fmkadmapgofadopljbjfkapdkoienihi) from Meta adds Components and Profiler tabs to DevTools; version 8.0 shipped in September 2026.

- Scenario: select a DOM node in Elements and its component, props and state are selected too.
- Skip it if: you do not work on React apps.
- Price: free.

### Wappalyzer

**Best for:** seeing what a site is built with.

[Wappalyzer](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/gppongmhjkpfnbhagpmjfkannfbllamg) shows the CMS, framework, analytics and CDN, with CSV export.

- Weakness: detection is pattern-based, so treat results as hints.
- Price: free to install.

### ColorZilla

**Best for:** gradients and page palettes.

[ColorZilla](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bhlhnicpbhignbdhedgjhgdocnmhomnp) is the most-used eyedropper at 4 million users.

- Skip it if: you only pick colors; click any swatch in the DevTools Styles pane instead.
- Weakness: last updated May 2024.
- Price: free.

### Automa

**Best for:** no-code browser workflows.

[Automa](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/infppggnoaenmfagbfknfkancpbljcca) connects blocks (click, type, scrape, loop) and runs them on a schedule; its [source](https://github.com/AutomaApp/automa) has 21.7k stars.

- Weakness: selectors break when a page changes. See [automating browser tasks without coding](/blogs/how-to-automate-repetitive-browser-tasks-without-coding).
- Price: free.

### uBlock Origin Lite

**Best for:** blocking ads and trackers under Manifest V3.

[uBlock Origin Lite](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh) replaces uBlock Origin, which left the Web Store with Manifest V2, and has no always-running background process.

- Weakness: less custom filtering than the original.
- Price: free.

### Privacy Badger

**Best for:** trackers that block lists miss.

[Privacy Badger](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp) from the EFF learns which third parties follow you and sends Global Privacy Control.

- Weakness: some embeds become click-to-load placeholders.
- Price: free.

### Bitwarden

**Best for:** passkeys and FIDO2 WebAuthn 2FA.

[Bitwarden](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/nngceckbapebfimnlniiiahkandclblb) offers self-hosting for organizations and regular third-party audits.

- Weakness: store rating is 2.9, so read recent reviews.
- Price: free plan with no device limit.

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **Vimium and uBlock Origin Lite** first: free, every page, almost no setup.
- Pick **Tampermonkey or Stylus** the first time a site annoys you enough to fix it.
- Pick **Automa** when you repeat the same twenty clicks every Friday.
- Pick **SuperCommands** if you open the same six tabs every morning and want them on one command.

## FAQ

### What is the best keyboard extension for Chrome?

Vimium is the most popular and easiest to start with. Vimium C adds per-site key maps.

### Why are my Tampermonkey scripts not running in Chrome?

Chrome 138 and later require **Allow User Scripts** under Manage Extension. On older versions, enable Developer mode at `chrome://extensions`.

### Is there an open-source browser automation extension?

Yes. Automa's source is on GitHub under AGPL and a commercial license.

### Do power-user extensions slow Chrome down?

Some do, especially ones that inject into every page. Check Chrome's Task Manager (`Shift + Esc` on Windows) and set rarely used tools to "On click".


Chrome extensions for power users in 2026: keyboard control, userscripts, custom CSS, dev tools, no-code automation and privacy, each checked on its listing.

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The best TextExpander alternative depends on where you type. TextExpander's free plan now allows 5 active snippets and Pro costs $60 per user per year (as of October 2026). If your repeated text goes into Gmail, LinkedIn or Slack in the browser, SuperCommands is free and open source; for every desktop app, use Espanso or PhraseExpress.

This page is written by the SuperCommands team. TextExpander details come from its [pricing page](https://textexpander.com/pricing), [homepage](https://textexpander.com/) and [Chrome Web Store listing](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/textexpander/mmfhhfjhpadoefoaahomoakamjcfcoil), checked in October 2026.

## Why do people look for a TextExpander alternative?

Mostly the free plan. Five snippets covers a signature, an address and a couple of replies, and nothing more.

- **Free:** 5 active snippets, one swap every 2 weeks, up to 5 team members.
- **Paid:** Pro $60/user/year, Business $120/user/year, Enterprise custom. The cards show $6 and $12 a month; the FAQ says $5 and $10 billed annually. The annual totals match.
- **When TextExpander still wins:** one synced library on Mac, Windows, Chrome, iPhone and iPad; fill-ins, popup menus and optional sections; SOC 2, GDPR and CCPA listed. For approved wording across a 40-person support team, it is worth paying for.

## How do the TextExpander alternatives compare?

Prices as of October 2026, from each official page.

| Tool | Free limit | Paid from | Expands in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TextExpander | 5 active snippets | $60/user/year | Mac, Windows, Chrome, iOS |
| SuperCommands | Free, open source | None | Chrome, Edge, Brave |
| Espanso | Free, GPL-3 | None | All desktop apps |
| Text Blaze | 20 active snippets | $2.99/month (yearly) | Browser, Windows, Mac |
| PhraseExpress | Personal use only | Paid license for work | Windows, Mac, iOS |

- **[Espanso](https://espanso.org/):** system-wide on Windows, macOS and Linux, so one trigger works in the browser, terminal and Word. Supports forms and script output. Skip it if you do not want to edit config files.
- **[Text Blaze](https://blaze.today/plans/):** the closest match to fill-ins, with forms, dropdowns, formulas and Autopilot. The 20-snippet limit is from its official forum. See our [Text Blaze comparison](/blogs/supercommands-text-expanders-vs-textblaze).
- **[PhraseExpress](https://www.phraseexpress.com/):** the [freeware terms](https://www.phraseexpress.com/shop/freeware/) cover personal use; income-earning work or a managed device needs a paid license after 30 days.
- **Built-in:** macOS Text Replacements (System Settings, Keyboard) is plain text and, per Apple, not in all apps. Windows has none; PowerToys Keyboard Manager maps keys to text. See [how to create text shortcuts in Chrome](/blogs/how-to-create-text-shortcuts-in-chrome).

## How does SuperCommands compare with TextExpander?

SuperCommands is narrower on snippets but keeps them next to your saved tabs and notes. Type `c/` plus a snippet name, such as `c/followup`, in any text field and the saved text replaces it.

- **Dynamic content:** placeholders like `{name}`, a set cursor position and rich text; no popup menus or conditional sections.
- **Reach:** browser text fields only; no desktop apps, phone or shared team library.
- **Storage:** local, with optional backup to your own Google Drive.

A job seeker applying to ten roles a week:

1. `c jobs` opens the saved collection of job boards.
2. Each promising posting goes into a "Job search" workspace with a web clip (`c clip`).
3. On LinkedIn, `c/intro` inserts the recruiter message, with `{name}` and `{company}` filled in.
4. `Alt + Shift + A` (or `c resume`) opens the current resume.

TextExpander would handle step 3 in every app; the rest needs other tools. Setup: [Text Expanders docs](/docs/text-expanders).

> **Note:** No importer is documented. To switch, list the snippets you used last month, recreate each under Create, then Text Expander, and convert fill-ins to placeholders like `{name}`.

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **SuperCommands** if you type mostly in the browser and want saved tabs and notes in the same search; it is free and open source, and the local version is 100% free, forever.
- Pick **Espanso** if you need every app and do not mind config files.
- Pick **Text Blaze** if you need forms and formulas.
- Pick **TextExpander** if you run a team with compliance requirements or need snippets on your phone. More options: [best text expander extensions](/blogs/best-text-expander-extensions-chrome-edge-brave).

## FAQ

### Is TextExpander free?

It has a free plan with 5 active snippets and one swap every 2 weeks. Pro costs $60 per user per year as of October 2026.

### What is the best free alternative to TextExpander?

In the browser, SuperCommands is free and open source. For system-wide expansion on Windows, macOS and Linux, Espanso is free and open source.

### Is there an open-source TextExpander alternative?

Yes. Espanso (GPL-3) works across desktop apps, and SuperCommands is open source for Chrome, Edge and Brave.

### Does Mac have a built-in TextExpander alternative?

macOS Text Replacements expands plain text. Apple says it is not available in all apps, and it has no placeholders or formatting.


Need a TextExpander alternative? Compare SuperCommands, Espanso, Text Blaze and PhraseExpress on price, free limits and where each one expands text.

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If you want an Imageye alternative because you are tired of one extension per chore, SuperCommands runs **Download All Images** from the same `Alt + S` bar as full-page screenshots and CSV table export. If you rely on Imageye's size filters (2 million users rely on it), stay with Imageye; Fatkun is the stronger pick for ecommerce product photos.

This comparison is written by the SuperCommands team, using each tool's store listing and docs as of October 2026.

## Why do people look for an Imageye or Fatkun alternative?

Usually one of four reasons:

- **Extension clutter:** an image downloader, screenshot tool and table scraper, each with its own icon and permissions.
- **Paywalls:** Imageye's Deep Scan, Smart Filtering and Gallery View are Pro; Fatkun's Pro promises "unlimited downloads", so free is limited.
- **A missing listing:** the original Fatkun listing no longer loads; it now appears as "Image Downloader - Fiktu AI Batch Save (Fatkun)".
- **Trust:** all three read the pages you use them on, and some people want that only from open source code.

## How do SuperCommands, Imageye and Fatkun compare?

Imageye wins on filtering, Fatkun on product images, SuperCommands on doing more than images.

| | SuperCommands | Imageye | Fatkun |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Scope | Current page | Current page | Page or all tabs |
| Filters | Tick images by eye | Width, height, URL | Width, height, type |
| Conversion | No | WebP to JPG, PNG | JPG, PNG, WebP |
| Rename, folders | No | Not listed | Yes, plus SKU groups |
| Price (Oct 2026) | Free, open source | Free core; Pro price not published | Limited free; Pro, VIP, packs from ¥20 |
| Listing | Chrome, Edge, Brave | 2M users, 4.8, Oct 19, 2026 | 300K users, 4.8, Oct 21, 2026 |

Sources: [Imageye listing](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/imageye-image-downloader/agionbommeaifngbhincahgmoflcikhm) and [site](https://www.imageye.net/), [Fatkun listing](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mojcdcedhidldcgaokbelcmffoaengkj) and [pricing](https://fatkun.net/pricing), [SuperCommands docs](/docs/download-images).

## When should you stay with Imageye or Fatkun?

Stay if images are most of your browser work. Both are better pure image downloaders.

- **Imageye:** on a retailer's category page, width and height sliders drop the icons and badges and keep the 1,000-pixel product shots. It also converts WebP to JPG for a CMS that rejects WebP, and adds reverse image search.
- **Fatkun:** built for marketplace sellers and catalogue teams. It sorts a product page into main, SKU and detail shots, renames files with your pattern, groups folders and pulls from every open tab. Skip it if you mind ads: it shows product recommendations unless you are VIP.

## How do I download all images with SuperCommands?

Run it as one step in a wider task. A competitor audit on a rival's landing page:

1. Scroll to the bottom so lazy-loaded images appear.
2. Press `Alt + S`, choose **Download All Images**, tick the hero and feature images, download.
3. `Alt + S`, **Capture Full Page**, export as PDF.
4. `Alt + S`, **Download All Tables** to get the pricing table as CSV.

With Imageye you would add a [full-page screenshot extension](/blogs/best-full-page-screenshot-extensions-chrome-edge-brave) and a [table downloader](/blogs/best-table-downloader-extensions-chrome-edge-brave), each with its own permissions. The code is on [GitHub](https://github.com/supercommands).

> **Note:** No size, type or URL filters, renaming, conversion, all-tabs download or ecommerce grouping are documented. It can miss canvas drawings, CSS background art, protected images and images not yet lazy-loaded.

## Which one should you pick?

- Pick **Imageye** if you want the best free filtering and conversion for everyday image grabs.
- Pick **Fatkun** if you process ecommerce product images and will pay for volume.
- Pick **SuperCommands** if images are one task among many; it is free and open source, and the local version is 100% free, forever.

Most images online are copyrighted: get permission or a licence before republishing.

## FAQ

### What is the best free alternative to Imageye?

Image Downloader by Pact Interactive is free, open source and has size and URL filters; SuperCommands is the all-in-one option. Both are in our [image downloader comparison](/blogs/best-image-downloader-extensions-chrome-edge-brave).

### What is a good Fatkun alternative?

Imageye covers bulk downloads with free width and height filters. Nothing here matches Fatkun's ecommerce grouping for free.

### Why can't I find Fatkun on the Chrome Web Store?

The original listing no longer loads. It is now "Image Downloader - Fiktu AI Batch Save (Fatkun)" by the fatkun.net publisher.

### Is Imageye still free?

Yes for its main features, per imageye.net. Deep Scan, Smart Filtering and Gallery View are an optional Pro tier.


Looking for an Imageye alternative or a Fatkun alternative? An honest comparison of SuperCommands, Imageye and Fatkun for bulk image downloads in Chrome.

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