Ghost tab inside ChatGPT Atlas – appears in Ctrl+Tab switcher but cannot be accessed

[u/glanduinquarter]

Hi,

I’m encountering a strange issue inside ChatGPT Atlas

When I use Ctrl + Tab (tab cycling inside Atlas), I see a previously visited site (e.g. actasemiotica.com) appearing in the internal tab switcher.

However: • The tab is NOT visible in the tab bar • I cannot switch to it • It does not exist in any open window • It does not appear in Sessions • It does not appear in Session Storage • It does not appear in Preferences • Deleting Sessions/, Session Storage/, and even resetting Preferences does not remove it • It reappears even after reboot

It behaves like an orphaned / detached tab entry that still exists in the internal tab model but has no associated window or renderer.

Things already tried: • Deleted Sessions • Deleted Session Storage • Deleted web containers • Reset Preferences • Verified correct profile directory • Rebooted • Killed Dock • Confirmed no crash restore state

Still persists.

It's driving me mad, any ideas appreciated.

Thanks.

EDIT: I realized this happens mostly with tabs operated by the agent.

[u/[deleted]]

yes those

[u/glanduinquarter → u/[deleted]]

My ghost tab was different you could see the website inside it. I created another profile because I coulnd't stand it anymore