Why is Chrome running slowly?

Last updated: March 11, 2026

If Chrome feels sluggish, it may be consuming a significant portion of your computer's CPU and memory. We recommend enabling Chrome's Memory Saver feature to free up memory and keep your active tabs running smoothly.

How to enable Memory Saver

  1. Open Chrome Settings: Click the More icon (⋮) in the top right corner of your browser and select Settings.

  2. Go to Performance: Select Performance from the left-hand menu.

  3. Enable Memory Saver: Toggle Memory Saver on.

  4. Select Your Deactivation Level: Choose the level that best fits your needs:

    • Moderate — Tabs become inactive after a longer period of time for moderate memory savings.

    • Balanced (Recommended) — Tabs become inactive after an optimal period of time for balanced memory savings.

    • Maximum — Tabs become inactive after a shorter period of time for maximum memory savings.

Which Memory Saver level should I choose?

We recommend Balanced for most users — it strikes the right balance between memory savings and keeping your tabs responsive. If you're on an older or lower-memory machine, Maximum may provide a noticeable improvement.

For additional guidance, refer to the Google Chrome Help page. Still having trouble? Reach out to us at support@drumkit.ai and our team will get back to you.