August 19, 2026

See which Chrome tab is using the memory

Shift + Esc opens Chrome's own task manager. End the process that is the problem.

• Chrome / Browser
• Easy · 1 min
• Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Linux
• Fix: open Chrome's task manager
• Cheat sheet

How to do it

1. 01

   Click Chrome so it is the focused app.

2. 02

   Press Shift + Esc.

3. 03

   Click the Memory column to sort.

4. 04

   Select the tab or extension and click End process. Ending a tab closes it.

On a Mac the same shortcut works while Chrome is focused. If it does not, use the Chrome menu > More tools > Task manager.