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ChatGPT Users Face Slowdown; New Extension Offers Relief
11/17/2025
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Story summary
- Regular ChatGPT users report that their browser tabs slow down after extended use because a large chat history consumes RAM and CPU.
- Starting a new chat can alleviate the slowdown, but it disrupts workflow and erases prior context.
- Performance can temporarily improve by clearing browsing history or using the dedicated ChatGPT app.
- A free Chrome extension named ChatGPT LightSession claims to better manage chat history and reduce lag.
