Make Friendly

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Make Friendly is a small independent software studio based in Cape Town, South Africa, best known for creating the TabBoard tab-management extension for Chrome. They focus on simple, privacy-respecting productivity tools for everyday users.

Cape Town, South Africa
tabboard.app

About Make Friendly

Make Friendly is a boutique software studio and product design practice headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The team builds lightweight, approachable digital tools with an emphasis on clear interfaces and user-friendly workflows. One of their primary public products is TabBoard, an advanced tab session manager for Chrome that lets users save, restore, and organize browser tabs into named projects, with features like import/export, keyboard shortcuts, and a modern, privacy-focused design.([chrome-stats.com](https://chrome-stats.com/d/baplniifepinalcdljcnemmpceiggdpm))

A charge from “Make Friendly” on a bank or card statement is likely related to a digital purchase or support payment for one of their software products or services. This could include paying for premium functionality, making a voluntary contribution (for example via a support platform linked in the product), or purchasing consulting or custom work if you engaged them directly. While TabBoard itself is currently advertised as free with no subscriptions,([tabboard.app](https://tabboard.app/support?utm_source=openai)) card networks sometimes show the underlying developer or studio name (“Make Friendly”) rather than the specific product or platform (such as TabBoard, Chrome Web Store, or another marketplace), especially for online and in-app transactions.

If you don’t recognize the charge, start by checking your browser extensions and any recent app installs for tools created by Make Friendly, such as TabBoard, and search your email for “TabBoard” or “makefriendly.co.za” to locate receipts or confirmation messages. You can visit tabboard.app and its Support page to verify that the product matches what you’re using and to review details.([chrome-stats.com](https://chrome-stats.com/d/baplniifepinalcdljcnemmpceiggdpm)) For unresolved questions or refund requests, you can contact the developer directly at apps@makefriendly.co.za, including the last four digits of your card, transaction date, and amount (but never your full card number) so they can help identify the payment. If you still suspect the charge is unauthorized, your card issuer can block the card and investigate further.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Make Friendly on my card statement?

A charge from Make Friendly most likely relates to a digital product or service they provide, such as paying for features, support, or a related service tied to one of their apps like the TabBoard Chrome extension. Some platforms and processors display the developer or studio name (“Make Friendly”) rather than the specific app or marketplace where you initiated the purchase.

Is TabBoard from Make Friendly a subscription or a one-time purchase?

TabBoard is currently promoted as completely free to use with no subscriptions, premium tiers, or in-app advertising.([tabboard.app](https://tabboard.app/support?utm_source=openai)) If you see a Make Friendly charge, it may be from another service arrangement, a voluntary contribution, or separate work done by the studio rather than a recurring TabBoard subscription.

How can I confirm what I bought from Make Friendly?

Search your email inbox for terms like “Make Friendly,” “TabBoard,” or “makefriendly.co.za” to locate order confirmations or receipts. Also review your browser extensions or apps to see if you recently installed or upgraded a tool made by Make Friendly. Matching the transaction date on your statement to when you installed or paid for the software can help confirm the source of the charge.

How do I contact Make Friendly about a billing question or refund?

You can contact Make Friendly by emailing apps@makefriendly.co.za, which is listed as the support address for their TabBoard extension and related tools.([chrome-stats.com](https://chrome-stats.com/d/baplniifepinalcdljcnemmpceiggdpm)) Include the transaction date, amount, currency, and the last four digits of your card so they can look up the payment, but do not send your full card number or security code.

Could this Make Friendly charge be related to a Chrome extension or browser add-on?

Yes. Make Friendly is the developer behind TabBoard, a Chrome extension for advanced tab session management.([chromewebstore.google.com](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/tabboard/baplniifepinalcdljcnemmpceiggdpm?utm_source=openai)) If you installed or interacted with TabBoard or another Make Friendly tool around the transaction date—especially if it involved clicking a “buy,” “donate,” or “support” link—that activity could explain the charge.

Does Make Friendly store my payment or browsing data?

For their TabBoard extension, Make Friendly states that all session data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to external servers, and that they do not collect user data from the extension itself.([chrome-stats.com](https://chrome-stats.com/d/baplniifepinalcdljcnemmpceiggdpm)) Any payment data you entered would typically be handled by the payment processor or app store (such as the Chrome Web Store or a third-party payment service), not directly by Make Friendly.

What should I do if I don’t recognize the Make Friendly charge at all?

First, check whether anyone else with access to your devices or browser may have installed or paid for a Make Friendly product. If no one recognizes the payment, email apps@makefriendly.co.za with the transaction details and ask them to confirm whether the charge originated from their systems. If they cannot locate it or you still believe it’s fraudulent, contact your card issuer to dispute the transaction and request a new card if necessary.

Can I prevent future charges from Make Friendly?

If you’ve identified a specific Make Friendly product or support arrangement that created the charge, cancel it through the platform where you initiated the payment (for example, turning off any recurring support or subscription in the relevant account). You can also remove any associated browser extensions or apps if you no longer wish to use them. If you want to block all future transactions to this merchant, your card issuer can help by placing restrictions or issuing a new card.

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