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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By: Marcel Dopita

Users: 40,000+

Rating: 4.03

(153)

Version: 0.11 (Last updated: 2022-06-05)

Creation date: 2017-09-05

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size: 18.48K

Email: *****@rcel.cz

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 3,702 ▲ 99

Other rankings

#340 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 7

#10 in close keyword 21 ▼ 1

#23 in configure keyword 38 ▼ 1

#94 in windows keyword 15 ▼ 6

#107 in keep keyword 14 ▼ 3

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Don't Close Window With Last Tab (v0.9.6)

38,943+ 4.30

(43)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
Reinstalling can resolve issues when it stops working
Long-term reliability for many users
Compatible with different versions of Chrome (Windows, Linux)
Has a loyal user base that finds it helpful

Cons

Stopped working for some users around November 2023
Introduces a pinned tab that cannot be removed easily
Occasional compatibility issues with specific Chrome versions
Some users found it altogether non-functional recently
New tab behavior can conflict with other extensions

Most mentioned

Not working
Reinstalling resolves issues
Pinned tab behavior
Functionality may vary with Chrome updates
Works great for certain users over an extended period

User reviews

Is anyone has any ideas why this extension periodically stops working and needs to be reinstalled? I don't change any settings.

yolemon, 2025-03-08

not working

Victor Kaido, 2025-01-31

a "new tab" stays pinned and won't close when opening new tabs.

Johnny, 2025-01-06

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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 impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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