Run In the Background

No js code, only let your chrome running in background

Extension stats

By: 4bw_fdx
Users: 80 ▲ 10
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-03-31)
Creation date: 2015-12-29
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • background
Size: 3.05K

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Extension summary

On Windows OS, You may want to run Chrome in background for quick restart, but if there is no extension have background permission, Chrome will quit totally if last tab is closed.

This extension does only one thing that makes Chrome running in the background. And the chrome icon with be seened in the windows system tray.

ATTENTION: works only on Windows OS.

User reviews

Does exactly what it's supposed to: forces Chrome-based browsers to remain running in the background after the last browser window is closed.
by Sean Shaffer, 2018-11-10

Does what it says. Simple and Useful. No extra permissions needed! Thank you developer
by Noam Sl, 2017-08-23

Does exactly what it's supposed to: forces Chrome-based browsers to remain running in the background after the last browser window is closed.
by Sean Shaffer, 2018-11-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Run In the Background does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Run In the Background is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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