Permanently Save Chrome Tab Groups: A Step-by-Step Guide

Tired of losing your carefully curated Chrome tab groups? Chrome's tab groups are fantastic for organization, but the lack of a built-in save feature can be frustrating. While Google has been testing this capability, it’s not yet universally available. Fortunately, a simple workaround lets you permanently save your tab groups, ensuring you never lose your browsing sessions. This guide details how to enable the “Tab Groups Save” feature using Chrome Flags.

Why Save Tab Groups?

• Maintain Organization: Keep related tabs together for projects, research, or shopping.
• Resume Workflows: Quickly reopen entire sessions with a single click.
• Avoid Data Loss: Prevent accidental closure of important tabs.

Enabling the Tab Groups Save Feature

Here’s how to activate this hidden gem using Chrome Flags:

1. Access Chrome Flags: Type chrome://flags/#tab-groups-save into Chrome's address bar and press Enter.

2. Enable the Flag: Locate the "Tab Groups Save" experimental feature.

3. Activate: Use the dropdown menu next to it and enable the flag.

4. Restart Chrome: For the changes to apply, close and reopen Chrome.

Caution: Chrome Flags are experimental features. While enabling the Tab Groups Save flag is generally safe, be cautious when modifying other flags, as they can sometimes lead to browser instability.

Using the Save Group Toggle

After restarting Chrome, a "Save group" toggle will appear in your Tab Groups interface. Toggle it on to save a tab group permanently.

Accessing Saved Tab Groups

Saved groups automatically appear in your Bookmarks Bar, retaining their original color and title. Click the saved group to instantly restore your browsing session.

Alternative Ways to Save Tabs

Bookmark All Tabs

To save all open tabs in a window:

1. Click the three-dot menu (top-right).
2. Go to Bookmarks > Bookmark All Tabs.
3. Alternatively, use the shortcut: Cmd + Shift + D (Mac) or Ctrl + Shift + D (Windows).

Tab Group Favorites

1. Tap the large + button.
2. Select "Tab Group Favorites".
3. Choose the tab group from the submenu.

By implementing these tips, you can take control of tab management and enjoy a more organized browsing experience.