Tab Session Manager vs Tab Suspender | The Great Suspender 2026: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Tab Session Manager | Tab Suspender | The Great Suspender 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Sienori | Chrome Extension Toolbox |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-08-04 | 2026-06-30 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are tab management extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Tab Session Manager leads on permissions & access (83% vs 52%).
- On data & privacy, the two are evenly matched (83% vs 83%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- Tab Session Manager leads on community reputation (76% vs 74%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Tab Session Manager | Tab Suspender | The Great Suspender 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 20.83/25 | 12.91/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 13.2/16 | 13.2/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Total | 81.1/100 | 68.89/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tab Session Manager safer than Tab Suspender | The Great Suspender 2026?
Tab Session Manager currently scores higher — 81/100 vs 69/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Tab Session Manager safe?
Tab Session Manager currently holds safety grade A (81/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Sienori. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Tab Suspender | The Great Suspender 2026 safe?
Tab Suspender | The Great Suspender 2026 currently holds safety grade B (69/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Chrome Extension Toolbox. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: Tab Session Manager safety report · Tab Suspender | The Great Suspender 2026 safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.