Better Open and Close Tabs

Don't close pinned tabs on cmd-W. Open and close tabs in predictable way.

What is Better Open and Close Tabs?

Better Open and Close Tabs is a Chrome extension that prevents pinned tabs from being closed when using the Cmd-W shortcut. It also ensures that the tab to the right of the closed tab is always activated.

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By: Unknown

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Users: 4

Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2022-01-30)

Creation date: 2018-01-20

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Size: 10.70K

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 133161 ▲ 2456

Other rankings

#20817 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 74 #76 in close keyword 15 ▲ 3

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Summary

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This extension will prevent pinned tabs from being closed when using the Cmd-W shortcut.

Also, Sometimes chrome does weird stuff when closing tabs to pick which next tab will be active. This keeps it simple and always activates the tab to the right of the tab you are closing.

Safety

Risk impact

Better Open and Close Tabs may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.