For those who have so many tabs that they no longer know what's what.
Tab no Kimochi is a fun and unique Chrome extension that indicates tab status using cute character "mood icons". Small changes in expression displayed at the top-right of the screen let you see how crowded your tabs are at a glance.
Quick Overview of Key Features
- Icon changes based on tab count Expressions change in three stages: 'few', 'normal', and 'many'.
- Eight characters available in total (paid version) The free version includes two live-action characters (male and female). The paid, one-time purchase (¥690) unlocks characters such as a tsundere girl, a soothing type, a cat, a handsome guy, and more.
- Choose from five modes Tab count thresholds include "Minimalist", "Relaxed", "Standard", "Power User", and "Limit Break", allowing you to match your preference and use case.
- Blinking speed is also customizable (paid setting) Adjustable to slow (0.8s), standard (0.5s), fast (0.3s), etc.
- Privacy-first, secure design It only detects tab count and does not handle history, personal information, or transmit data externally.
🛠 Admin's Hands-on Impressions
This extension was developed by a Japanese developer. Out of curiosity, I opened many tabs to see it scold me!
It was a bit disappointing that the free version only allows two selectable characters, but even the default older-man character will scold you!
Installation and Usage Steps
- In Chrome, go to the Chrome Web Store page for Tab no Kimochi (chromewebstore.google.com)
- Click "Add to Chrome" → install the extension
- Click the icon that appears in the toolbar to pin and enable it
- Select a free character and check your tab status by its expression
- If you want finer settings or additional characters, upgrade to the paid version (¥690)
- In the settings screen, adjust the blinking speed and threshold mode to your preference
Privacy and Functionality You Can Rely On in Tab no Kimochi
- Completely offline design: detects only tab count and does not handle history or personal information
- One-time purchase paid version (¥690): once purchased, you can use it indefinitely
Summary
Tab no Kimochi offers more than mere efficiency for those troubled by too many open tabs — it provides a slightly enjoyable experience. A single expression helps make tab organization more fun, and it's an excellent extension that emphasizes customization and privacy. Try the free version first to find your own tab management style!
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