Close Tab Button

Close the currently open tab, or if there are no tabs the open window.

The Close Tab Button Chrome extension allows users to effortlessly close the currently active browser tab or, if no tabs remain, the entire browser window. It streamlines tab management by providing a quick and intuitive button for closing tabs without navigating menus or keyboard shortcuts.

This extension is part of the Toolbar Buttons project and built with the MozButton SDK, ensuring reliable and consistent functionality. It complements a suite of related tab management tools including Reload All Tabs Button, Stop All Button, Tabs List Button, and others, enhancing overall browsing productivity. Users are encouraged to share feature requests via the forums or GitHub for ongoing improvements.

User reviews

Pros
  • Convenient and essential for many users who have used it for years
  • Button functions as described and works well with Firefox
  • Allows for a fixed position close tab button which users appreciate
Cons
  • Newer versions have changed the close icon to an undesirable design
  • The icon is not visible enough or aesthetically pleasing to some users
  • Some users have reported that the add-on does not appear to function properly despite being enabled
Recent reviews

by CODE, 2025-03-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Close Tab Button does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
Risk likelihood

Close Tab Button is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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