M-x tabbar-mode
Though having them to the echo area means more vertical space. Nevertheless, both are good for new users but not needed after a while. On the interface you're supposed to have only what you need at the moment.
But those 100K may also contain privacy related information and you want them gone. BB (and other cleaners) aren't only to free some space. Probably that is their least concern. In any case it is just a convenient tool and should be used with care.
That doesn't make it any less useful--even though I find it a bit unnecessary. To note, that a program like that can be made within 10 minutes in Visual Studio (there is a video on Yt for a similar one integrating Fb Messenger).