Tab Close Gold

Tab Close Gold

Tired of unwanted popups? Leftover Zoom tabs got you down? Want a simple extension to auto close tabs? Then look no further!

What is Tab Close Gold?
Tab Close Gold is a highly-functional Chrome extension designed to give users control over their browsing experience. It automatically shuts down unwanted tabs and popups by matching URLs or page titles against predefined configurations. Settings can be customized with a delay of up to 30 seconds before tab closure. The extension also provides support for both imported and exported configurations, and these configurations can be synced across browsers for uniformity. For step-by-step instructions on using Tab Close Gold, visit the official Wiki.
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By: mukunku
Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.64 (67)
Version: 3.0.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-11-22)
Creation date: 2018-02-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 252.93K
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Summary

This extension will automatically close your blacklisted tabs.

Features: -Configure unwanted URLs or page titles to automatically close tabs -Match tabs with plain text or regular expressions -Add up to 30 seconds of delay before tabs are closed -Import & Export configuration support -Settings are synced across browsers

Visit the Wiki for details on how to use the extension: https://github.com/mukunku/Tab-Close-Gold/wiki

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Blocks and closes tabs automatically
  • Easy to use and configure
  • Useful for blocking annoying pop-up tabs
Cons
  • Limit on the number of sites that can be added to the blacklist
  • Difficulty in finding the 'save changes' button
  • Inability to add or delete items in the configuration list
Most mentioned
  • Blocks and closes tabs automatically
  • Useful for blocking annoying pop-up tabs
  • Limit on the number of sites that can be added to the blacklist
Recent reviews
The one and only extension that really does the job. Amazing. Only thing I regret : there's no Firefox version. That'd be great ! Thanks for sharing with us that great piece of coding.
by Mathias Mathias, 2021-09-12

Superb. Just what I needed. Installed on the Opera and it instantly blocks those annoying pesky pop-up tabs. Much love!
by Kanishka .B Kanishka .B, 2024-04-01

Good extension but can you add option to select : close tab match black list(already have) or close tab when match black list and tab have no back url(tab opened in new tab, almost ads do this). Thank very much.
by Google Ho Google Ho, 2024-03-08
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Safety
Risk impact

Tab Close Gold may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Tab Close Gold has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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