Fan Lin¹ and Garret Washburn², ¹USA, ²California State Polytechnic University, USA

The problem of managing multiple open tabs in browsers like Google Chrome is common, often leading to decreased productivity due to the difficulty in navigating and locating specific tabs [1]. This paper proposes a solution through the development of a Chrome extension called Tab Sorter, which organizes open tabs by domain, providing a simple and effective method for users to quickly find and manage their tabs. The extension avoids the complexity of AI-based solutions and focuses on user-friendliness and efficiency. Key components include a background service that listens for tab changes, a popup script that updates the user interface, and a clean, organized frontend. Experiments demonstrated the extension’s efficiency in reducing the time needed to locate tabs and its minimal impact on system resources. Compared to other existing solutions, Tab Sorter offers a streamlined, no-cost alternative that significantly enhances tab management without overwhelming users with unnecessary features [2].

Chrome Extension, Tab Management, Browser Productivity, Domain Sorting, Tab Organization.