Google Chrome is preparing another function to help you tidy up the chaos in your tabs

Chrome prepares a function that will automatically close all your duplicate tabs. This feature was found to be disabled in Chrome Canary for Android earlier this week.

The discovery of tipster Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64 on X) is still being tested. When activated, Chrome will archive all unnecessary tabs after the selected period of time (7 days, 14 days, 21 days or none).

The function is complementary to the unused tab cleaner. In this case, the tool, which is also available on the desktop, Automatically archives tabs that have not been accessed for a long time.

Chrome for Android will also have the option to close all duplicate tabs (along with inactive tabs), but on Android this process will be automatic and not manual like on desktop, the last copy of duplicate tabs will remain open: https://t.co/wHrCirP0ND pic.twitter.com/IOiklxhB6o

— Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) December 15, 2024

It is worth noting that the tab to be stored is the last copy, that is, the tab you last opened.

The feature is still being tested

According to the information source, feature available in the latest version of Chrome Canary For Android, however, it is disabled by default.

Although automatic tab archiving is an Android-specific function, Google is also preparing a similar feature on the desktop. In this case ahChrome editor will show which tabs are duplicates in a special menu.

However, unlike the Android app, Chrome for Desktop doesn’t close tabs on its own but lets you choose which copy should remain active.

now There is no estimate for the public launch of the new product. However, considering the availability in Chrome Canary, the functionality should be available to everyone in at least 2 months, depending on the success of the testing.