MemoryStats – Monitor and manage Chrome tab memory usage

Summary: MemoryStats is a Chrome extension that displays RAM usage per tab and allows users to free memory by unloading tabs without closing them. It supports locking important tabs and can automatically manage memory in the background to improve browser performance.

What it does

It shows RAM consumption for each Chrome tab and lets users unload heavy or unused tabs while keeping them open. The extension can also lock tabs or clean memory automatically.

Who it's for

Users who keep many Chrome tabs open and want to reduce memory usage without closing tabs.

Why it matters

It addresses Chrome’s high memory consumption by freeing RAM without losing tab state, improving browser speed.