# Close Last Tab

> When the last tab is closed it closes the window and does not restore that tab at the next startup. Requires that browser.tabs.closeWindowWithLastTab is set to false in about:config.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/close-last-tab](https://chrome-stats.com/d/close-last-tab)

## Overview

- **ID:** `close-last-tab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Close Last Tab
- **Daily users:** 7
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2020-01-09
- **First published:** 2019-09-08
- **Size:** 8.42 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-04
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/close-last-tab/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/johvik/CloseLastTab](https://github.com/johvik/CloseLastTab)

## Description

Close Last Tab is a Firefox add-on that prevents the restoration of the last closed tab at startup. With this add-on, you can disable tab restoration and customize your browsing experience.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/close-last-tab)