According to AlphaMoat, as of 2026-09, the Chrome extension Browster has 908 users (+2.5% MoM), rated 4.4 (11 reviews) — ranked #1,718 of 9,324 AI browser extensions, and #415 of 2,418 in General AI.
What is Browster
Your intelligent browser assistant. Optimizes memory, freezes inactive tabs, and automates tasks with AI. 🆕 What’s New in v1.2
- Hotfix changelog update mechanism,
- Fixed Instant Freeze mode not triggering immediately,
- Refactored popup code into modular files,
- Improved code organization
Browster: AI Assistant & Performance/RAM Optimizer
Speed up your Chromium-based browser and stay focused with intelligent tab and resource management.
Browster optimizes your browser by freezing inactive tabs, reducing memory usage, and managing heavy extensions. Ideal for students, professionals, developers, or anyone who works with many tabs and needs smoother performance.
Key Features
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- Smart Tab Freezing Engine: Automatically suspends inactive tabs to reduce RAM usage
- Focus Mode: Keeps only your current tab active to minimize distractions
- Extension Manager: Temporarily disables resource-heavy extensions
- Resource Monitoring: Real-time CPU and RAM usage indicators
- Customizable Settings: Choose which tabs and extensions stay active
- Timer Presets: Quick freeze options with one click
- macOS Support: Fully compatible with macOS systems
- Interactive Onboarding: Guided setup for new users
Performance Benefits
- Reduce Chrome memory usage by up to 70%
- Faster browser response and reduced lag
- Lower CPU load, extending laptop battery life
- Prevent slowdowns across your system
Productivity Advantages
- Stay focused on the task at hand
- Reduce tab-switching distractions
- Streamline workflow with prioritized active content
- Gain insight into browsing habits with usage statistics
Perfect For
- Remote workers managing multiple tasks
- Students with many research tabs
- Developers running heavy web tools
- Anyone wanting smoother browsing on limited hardware
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+ CompareData month: 2026-09 · User counts and ratings come from public Chrome Web Store data, aggregated monthly. See methodology.