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title: "Browser Performance Monitoring"
slug: "browser-performance-monitoring"
updated: 2026-04-14T10:08:25Z
published: 2026-04-14T10:08:25Z
canonical: "support.controlup.com/browser-performance-monitoring"
---

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# Browser Performance Monitoring

Improve visibility into the performance of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge by collecting browser URL and browser tab title information on a per process basis. You can identify performance issues caused by specific web pages that might affect the overall performance of the user session or even other users sharing the same infrastructure.

These metrics are available in the **Processes** view in the Real-Time DX Console grids.

### Prerequisites

- Real-Time DX Agents and Monitors must be running Real-Time DX version 9.0.5 or higher.
- The monitored machines must have the extension deployed for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge as described below.

### Extension Download and Deploy

Each monitored machine must have the extension for Chrome or Microsoft Edge installed with the relevant browser.

Download the extension from the official Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge stores:

- Google Chrome: [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/browser-performance-monit/kaocoehllbimbaphfmhajjhegdmhjaib](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/browser-performance-monit/kaocoehllbimbaphfmhajjhegdmhjaib)
- Microsoft Edge: [https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/browser-performance-monit/fifkbnnbnhaohlojkbkphnngmclbgofh](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/browser-performance-monit/fifkbnnbnhaohlojkbkphnngmclbgofh)

#### Deploy Extension via Group Policy

One way to distribute the extension to domain-joined machines is by setting up a Group Policy using Administrative Templates. Refer to the official [Microsoft](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-browser-policies/extensioninstallforcelist) or [Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/7532015) documentation for details.

Browser Restart

However you deploy the extensions, a browser restart on the monitored machine may be required.

## Monitoring the Metrics

After deploying the extension on a machine, you can monitor the following metrics:

- Browser URL Domain
- Browser URL
- Browser Tab Title

You can find these metrics in the **Processes** view.

## Configuration

You can override the default configuration by editing the registry keys and values below and running the following:

Registry hive: `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Smart-X\ControlUp\Agent\ChromiumDataCollection`

| Value | Default Value (Global) | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EnableBrowserTabsCollection |  | Switch to enable the browser tab extension and not have it collect metrics by default. This is useful if the extension was distributed across several machines and you want to disable the extension per machine. |
| TabDataCollectionPeriodInSeconds | 20 | Data collection interval for browser tabs. Default is 20 seconds. |
| ChromeExtensionID |  | Manually overrides the official Chrome ExtensionID. Not for use in production environments. |
| EdgeExtensionID |  | Manually overrides the official Microsoft Edge ExtensionID. Not for use in production environments |
| ListenerPortNumber | 6070 | Port on which the agent listens to the browser extension. |
| ListenerUrl | http://localhost | The URL on which the agent listens to the browser extension. |