# Double ESC Close Tab

> This is a Firefox addon that closes a tab by pressing the ESC key twice.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `double-esc-close-tab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Double ESC Close Tab
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 9
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-06
- **First published:** 2024-11-06
- **Size:** 19 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/double-esc-close-tab/)

## Description

Closing Tabs with ESC
Double-pressing the ESC key allows the current tab to be closed.

"Close Tab with ESC" Extension

The "Close Tab with ESC" extension is designed to offer Firefox users a faster and more efficient browsing experience. With this extension, users can instantly close the active tab by double-pressing the ESC key. 

Especially when working with multiple tabs, this feature helps users save time and streamline their browsing.

Features:
- Close the active tab by quickly double-pressing the ESC key.
- Lightweight and fast: The extension won't affect your browser's performance.
- Easy to use: No additional settings required after installation.

Enhance your browsing experience by installing the "Close Tab with ESC" extension now!

## Rankings

- #34,391 — Overall
- #129 — close

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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/double-esc-close-tab)