BoTab is a browser extension that transforms your existing bookmarks into a clean, customizable new tab page, helping you manage tabs and bookmarks with one-click saving, smart organization, and multi-column layouts.
What is BoTab?
BoTab is a browser extension for Chrome and Edge (and other Chromium-based browsers version 88+) that reads your native bookmarks and generates a visually organized new tab page from them. It also lets you save open tabs as structured bookmark lists and restore them individually or all at once. The extension is developed by the team behind botab.net, with all processing done locally on your device — no bookmark data is uploaded to any server.
Key Features
- One-click tab saving — Convert all open tabs into a saved bookmark list with a single click; restore tabs individually or as a batch later.
- Multi-column board layout — Automatically generate a Pinterest-style multi-column page from your bookmark folders, with cards displaying site icons and titles.
- Smart tab management — Filter, sort, and search saved tabs by keyword or folder; organize sessions with drag-and-drop or single-click actions.
- Card operation menu — Right-click any bookmark card to edit the URL, rename, move to another folder, or delete — all without leaving the new tab page.
- Personalization and themes — Apply wallpapers, group/plain/transparent/fluid/meteor/fantasy themes, custom CSS, and layout mixing (list + card) to each bookmark-generated page.
- Automatic crash recovery — BoTab automatically restores your open tabs after a browser or computer crash, so you don’t lose research or work sessions.
- Strict privacy with Manifest V3 — No remote code is loaded; all permissions are tightly scoped, and your bookmark content never leaves your browser.
- Cloud sync via browser — Your saved tabs live in the browser’s native bookmark system and are synced through your Chrome or Edge account, keeping data consistent across devices.
Who is it for?
- Heavy tab users — People who routinely have 20+ tabs open and want to save entire sessions without losing focus or browser performance.
- Bookmark hoarders — Users with large, disorganized bookmark collections who need a visual, searchable interface to actually use their saved links.
- Privacy-conscious users — Anyone who wants a new tab page that works entirely offline, with no data sent to external servers.
- Customization enthusiasts — Users who want to design unique navigation pages with themes, wallpapers, and custom CSS.
What can you do with BoTab?
- Research session management: Save all research tabs during a project, then restore them later when you pick up the work — BoTab keeps each session intact with its folder structure.
- Daily browsing hub: Turn your most-used bookmarks into a beautiful, searchable new tab page with multi-column cards, so you can navigate to frequent sites in one click.
- Speed up your computer: Close memory-hungry tabs you don’t need right now, store them in BoTab, and free up RAM and CPU load — then reopen them when needed.
How does BoTab work?
After installing from the Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons, BoTab reads your existing bookmarks and generates a new tab page with a multi-column board layout. To save open tabs, click the BoTab icon — all tabs are converted into a bookmark folder. You can later restore individual tabs or the entire folder from the new tab page.
Pricing
BoTab is freemium. The free version includes basic tab saving and bookmark board generation. A premium plan unlocks additional AI capabilities and advanced analytics (specific pricing not listed on the website).
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