It always starts the same way: Chrome feels snappy at first, then—boom—pages stall, the beachball spins, and your Mac starts huffing like it’s running a marathon. The culprit? Extensions.
Those little add-ons meant to “boost productivity” can sometimes drag your entire system down. But don’t worry—you don’t need to ditch Chrome entirely. You just need to figure out which extension is sabotaging your Mac and cut it loose.
Why Chrome Extensions Cause Chaos
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Outdated extensions: Old code doesn’t always play nice with new Chrome versions.
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Conflicts: Two extensions may compete for the same resources.
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Hidden resource hogs: Some run constantly in the background, eating CPU and RAM.
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Shady add-ons: Let’s be real—not every extension is coded with performance in mind.
Step-by-Step: How to Identify Problem Extensions
1. Turn Them All Off
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Go to chrome://extensions/
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Toggle everything off
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Restart Chrome and see if the problem disappears
👉 If Chrome runs smooth now, you’ve confirmed: the issue is extension-related.
2. The One-by-One Test
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Re-enable extensions one at a time
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After each, use Chrome for a few minutes
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The moment Chrome freezes or slows, you’ve found your troublemaker
3. Remove or Update the Culprit
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If it’s an extension you barely use—delete it
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If it’s essential—check for updates or look for lighter alternatives
4. Test in Incognito Mode
Extensions are disabled by default in Incognito (unless you allow them).
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Open a new Incognito window
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If Chrome runs fine here, an extension is almost guaranteed to be behind your issues
Bonus: Keep Only What You Trust
It’s tempting to install “that cool new extension,” but every add-on is basically extra baggage for Chrome. Stick with:
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Well-reviewed extensions
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Actively updated ones
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Tools you actually use daily
Your Turn
I’ll be honest—some of the worst Chrome slowdowns I’ve seen were caused by a single bloated extension. Once removed, Chrome felt brand new.
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