Don't Close Window With Last Tab

Prevent closing of Google Chrome with the last tab, the least intrusive way.

Don't Close Window With Last Tab - Chrome Extension

"Don't Close Window With Last Tab" is a non-intrusive Chrome extension designed to prevent accidental browser closure. This is achieved by keeping a pinned page which appears only when all other tabs in a window are closed. Uniquely organized not to clutter the tab bar, this extension effectively handles tab movements across windows, and its settings can be modified to fit user preferences. Detailed open source code available at: https://github.com/moneytoo/DontCloseWindowWithLastTab.
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Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Version: 0.11 (Last updated: 2022-06-05)
Creation date: 2017-09-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 18.48K
Email: *****@rcel.cz

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Extension summary

This extension keeps a single pinned page to prevent closing Chrome when the last tab of the last window is closed (or every window, it's configurable). To keep the tab bar clean (unlike other extensions), the pinned page is inserted only when absolutely necessary. It also handles well cases when tabs are moved between windows.

"Don't Close Window With Last Tab" provides no user interface or interaction for users. It only lets users configure additional configuration in "Options".

This extension is open source, to be found at: https://github.com/moneytoo/DontCloseWindowWithLastTab

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as intended for most users.
  • Useful functionality of preventing closing the last tab.
  • Received positive feedback for reliability and effectiveness.
Cons
  • Stopped working for some users recently (Nov 2023).
  • Introduces a pinned tab that cannot be removed.
  • Inconsistent performance after updates.
Most mentioned
  • Works great for years.
  • Stopped working for some users.
  • User praise for the extension's effectiveness.
User reviews
Does exactly what it's supposed to do. Thank you!
by Dave K., 2024-12-14

This has worked great for years, but a couple of days ago it stopped working. It it gets fixed it will be back to 5 stars
by Fractal Cat, 2024-12-10

Работает норм, не как другие лучше!
by VICTOR GAVRILOV, 2024-11-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Don't Close Window With Last Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Don't Close Window With Last Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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