# Close Tab

> A simple Firefox extension to close the current tab.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `close-tab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** eldon922
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 120
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-25
- **First published:** 2023-07-24
- **Size:** 8.92 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/close-tab/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/eldon97/close-tab-firefox](https://github.com/eldon97/close-tab-firefox)

## Description

### Close Tab Firefox Extension

Close Tab is a straightforward and lightweight Firefox extension designed to help you close the current browser tab quickly and effortlessly. With its simple interface and seamless integration, it enhances your browsing experience by making tab management easier without any distractions or complicated features.

Whether you're multitasking or simply need to tidy up your tabs, Close Tab offers a no-fuss solution to closing the active tab instantly. Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience and save time with this minimalist extension.

## Rankings

- #10,694 — Overall
- #28 — close
- #230 — tabellenkalkulation
- #244 — tab

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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