Chrome Memory Leak: How to Fix It Fast!

Chrome Memory Leak: How to Fix It Fast!

Introduction

Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers out there, but it’s also one of the most memory-hungry. If you’ve ever noticed your computer slowing down or your battery draining more quickly when you have a lot of tabs open in Chrome, you’re not alone.

Chrome’s memory usage has been a topic of concern for years, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. In fact, a recent study found that Chrome was the most memory-intensive browser, even more so than Firefox.

If you’re struggling with Chrome’s memory usage, there are a few things you can do to try to reduce it. In this article, we’ll show you how to do that.

What is a "Chrome memory leak" and how does it occur?

A memory leak is a type of resource leak that occurs when a computer program incorrectly manages memory allocations in such a way that memory that is no longer required is not released. A memory leak may also happen when an object is stored in memory but cannot be accessed by the running code.

Chrome is especially prone to memory leaks because it is a very resource-intensive browser. When too many tabs and extensions are open, they can start to hog resources and cause the browser to slow down.

Symptoms of a Chrome Memory Leak

If your computer is running slowly, or you notice strange behavior on websites you visit often, it could be a sign that your browser has a memory leak. Chrome is particularly notorious for memory leaks, and while there are some simple steps you can take to fix the problem, sometimes you may need to uninstall and reinstall the browser.

Here are some common symptoms of a Chrome memory leak:

• Your computer is running slowly, even when you don't have any programs open
• Websites take longer to load, or they may not load at all
• You see error messages when trying to load websites
• Your browser crashes more often than usual

If you notice any of these symptoms, it's a good idea to check for a memory leak. You can do this by opening Chrome's Task Manager (press Shift+Esc while in Chrome). If you see that the "Memory" column is constantly increasing, even when you're not doing anything, it's likely that you have a

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How do I fix a Chrome memory leak?

How Memory Saver helps Chrome users conserve RAM

The good news is that Google has solved these problems with a brand-new tool called "Memory Saver." When you're working on other tabs, Chrome will automatically make any inactive tabs. Chrome will reactivate these dormant tabs when you visit them again. Memory Saver, according to the firm, may consume up to 30% less memory than operating Chrome without it, which should resolve the majority of the browser's memory problems.

Not all the new "performance" features coming to Chrome are memory savers. For those of us who use laptops for work, Google also launched an "Energy Saver" function that scales back performance to prolong battery life.

How to use Memory Saver in Chrome to release RAM

Memory Saver is now accessible as a feature flag but will soon be made fully available to users. The "experimental features" Chrome hides from most users include flags; some of these features are still under development and may negatively impact your browser. It seems safe to enable, though, as Memory Saver will soon be available.

To check it out, paste the following link into your address bar, then hit enter:

chrome://flags/#high-efficiency-mode-available

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Here, click “Default,” choose “Enabled,” then click “Relaunch.” When Chrome restarts, head to Settings, and you’ll notice a new “Performance” tab on the left side of the screen where “Memory Saver” now lives. Click the slider to turn on the feature. If there are sites you’d prefer Chrome keep active, you can click “Add” to add them to the list. Any time you return to an inactive tab, Chrome will let you know and tell you how much RAM it saved by making it inactive.

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Additional options

First, try restarting your browser. This will close any tabs or processes that may be causing the leak. If that doesn't help, try clearing your browsing data. Go to the Chrome menu and select "Clear Browsing Data." Choose how much data you want to clear, and make sure the "Cached Images and Files" option is selected. Click "Clear Data" and restart your browser.

If those steps don't fix the problem, there may be an issue with an extension or plugin you're using. Try disabling all of your extensions and restarting your browser. If that fixes the issue, you can enable your extensions one by one until you find the culprit.

If you're still having trouble, there may be a problem with your browser's settings.