Tab Suspender vs The Great-er Tab Discarder: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Tab Suspender | The Great-er Tab Discarder |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | tab-suspender.com | github.com / rkodey |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 |
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%).
- The Great-er Tab Discarder leads on permissions & access (90% vs 58%).
- Tab Suspender leads on data & privacy (100% vs 83%).
- Tab Suspender leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 30%).
- The Great-er Tab Discarder leads on community reputation (83% vs 76%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Tab Suspender | The Great-er Tab Discarder |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 14.58/25 | 22.49/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 16/16 | 13.2/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 2.25/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 7.6/10 | 8.25/10 |
| Total | 75.91/100 | 76.68/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tab Suspender safer than The Great-er Tab Discarder?
The Great-er Tab Discarder currently scores higher — 77/100 vs 76/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Tab Suspender safe?
Tab Suspender currently holds safety grade B (76/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by tab-suspender.com. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is The Great-er Tab Discarder safe?
The Great-er Tab Discarder currently holds safety grade B (77/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by github.com / rkodey. 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 Suspender safety report · The Great-er Tab Discarder safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.