Last updated: April 10, 2026 · Effective date: April 10, 2026
FindMyTabs is a free, open-source Chrome extension developed and maintained by Pankaj Kumawat (github.com/pankumawat). The extension is published on the Chrome Web Store and its source code is publicly available on GitHub.
We do not collect, log, or transmit any of the following:
The only data FindMyTabs ever writes to storage is your custom categorization rules
(e.g. "tabs matching mycompany.com → Work"). This data is saved using
chrome.storage.sync,
which syncs across your own Chrome profile via your Google account — it is never sent
to any server operated by FindMyTabs.
You can delete this data at any time by removing all custom rules from the extension's Rules page, or by uninstalling the extension.
FindMyTabs requests only the Chrome permissions it strictly needs to function. Here is what each permission is used for:
| Permission | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
| tabs | Read the list of open tabs (title, URL, window ID) so the extension can display and search them. Tab data never leaves your browser. |
| tabGroups | Create and update Chrome native tab groups when you click "Group tabs". |
| sessions | Read the list of recently closed tabs so you can reopen them with one click. |
| storage | Save your custom rules to chrome.storage.sync so they persist across browser restarts and sync with your Chrome profile. |
FindMyTabs makes zero network requests of its own. It does not contact any external server, analytics service, CDN, or third-party API. There is no backend. All processing — searching, categorizing, grouping — happens locally in your browser using the Chrome extension APIs.
FindMyTabs does not integrate with or embed any third-party analytics, advertising, tracking, or data-collection services (such as Google Analytics, Sentry, Mixpanel, etc.).
The extension is distributed through the Chrome Web Store, which is operated by Google. Your use of the Chrome Web Store is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
FindMyTabs is fully open source. You can inspect every line of code at:
github.com/pankumawat/FindMyTabs
We encourage you to review the source if you have any concerns about how the extension handles data.
FindMyTabs is a general-purpose productivity tool not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13.
If this policy ever changes — for example if a future version adds optional telemetry — the updated policy will be published at this URL and the "Last updated" date above will be revised. Material changes will also be noted in the extension's changelog.
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy? Reach out via: