Panic Button

This extension allows user to close all opened tabs with a single button click or shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+Y .

Panic Button Chrome Extension

Panic Button is a Chrome extension that allows users to quickly close all opened tabs with a single button click or shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+Y. Users can also customize settings to open a default URL after closing all tabs. Additionally, in release 2.3, a new feature was added to clear today's browsing history directly from the extension options.
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Extension stats

By: Picsweb
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 2.19
(31)
Version: 2.3 (Last updated: 2024-05-14)
Creation date: 2020-05-20
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • browsingData
Size: 8.65K

Other platforms

Panic button | SOS Safety App (v70.0)
3.30 (110) 23,069+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Installing this chrome extension will add a close button in extension list. Pin the extension icon to the toolbar.

Use the shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+Y to quickly close the tabs.

Go to extension's options ( right click extension icon ) and update the default url to open after closing all tabs.

Please share your feedback . This will help us to provide new features

Release 2.3: New Feature: Added an option to clear today's history directly from the extension options. Simply open the extension options and tick the checkbox labeled "Clear History" to erase today's browsing history.

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Very useful for closing all tabs at once
  • Great for work computers
  • Users enjoy its simplicity
Cons
  • Does not save closed tabs
  • Considered unnecessary as it replicates existing close options
  • User complaints about irreversible tab loss
Most mentioned
  • Useless for saving data and tabs
  • Destroys all open tabs without warning
  • Request for customizable key shortcuts
User reviews
How do i change the key shortcut? So it still activates the extension
by Struan Reid, 2024-11-06

by Omer Hai, 2024-07-05

Very useful. Sometimes, I just like to close all tabs at once! :)
by KittyCat Cute, 2024-06-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Panic Button does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Panic Button is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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