Marie Kondo Your Google Chrome Tabs!

Do your tabs spark joy? Each time I present, I feel the anxiety of being judged for having roughly 515 tabs open in my Google Chrome browsing window. If you're like me, you're probably ready to hear some Marie-Kondo-inspired advice for getting organized.

1. Acknowledge the Chaos and Gather All Tabs

Before organizing, take stock of your open tabs. Click the disclosure triangle (downward-pointing carrot) in the top-right corner of Chrome to see all open tabs at once. This is a great way to quickly navigate to a tab when I can't see any part of the tab (because I have too many tabs open).

2. Keep Only the Tabs that Spark Joy

Ask yourself: Does this tab serve a purpose right now? If not, follow Elsa's advice and Let It Go!

3. Give Everything a Home with Tab Groups

How to Create a Tab Group

1. Right-click a tab
2. Select "Add Tab to New Group"
3. Type a name and a select a color
4. Drag other related tabs to the new Tab Group

Pro Tip: You can click on the Tab Groups to expand or collapse the entire Tab Group.

4. Pin the Essentials (Your Digital Keepsakes)

For tabs you use daily, pin them to keep them tidy and accessible.

1. Right-click the tab
2. Select "Pin"
3. The tab will condense and move to the left

5. Let Go with Gratitude

Sometimes, I hold on to tabs out of fear that I will need them later. Guess what? You can reopen closed tabs that are saved in your tab History!

1. Click the three-dot menu
2. Select "History"
3. Select the missing tab from "Recent Tabs"

"A cluttered Chrome window leads to a cluttered mind" (Robinson, bsd220tech Blog, 2025). 

Feel more focused, productive, and at peace with your digital workspace.