# Don't Close Last Tab

> If there are pinned tabs, keep one blank tab open when closing the last normal one. Prevents multiple empty tabs, and has an option to not quit the browser when the last window is closed.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dont-close-last-tab](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dont-close-last-tab)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dont-close-last-tab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Philipp Kewisch
- **Category:** appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 200
- **Weekly downloads:** 14
- **Rating:** 2.06 / 5 (18 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-04-04
- **Size:** 12 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/dont-close-last-tab/)

## Description

**Don't Close Last Tab** is a handy Chrome extension that improves your browsing experience by managing tab closures smartly. It ensures that when you close your last normal tab next to pinned tabs, a single blank tab remains open, preventing multiple empty tabs cluttering your workspace.

Additionally, the extension closes any duplicate new tabs automatically, helping you keep your browser tidy and organized. For users who prefer not to have their browser quit upon closing the last window, there's an optional setting to keep the last window open. This feature-rich tool enhances tab management efficiency and offers customization to suit your browsing habits.

## Rankings

- #8,307 — Overall
- #37 — close

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dont-close-last-tab)