Close Tabs to the Left
Adds a button to close all tabs to the left of the current tab.
What is Close Tabs to the Left?
'Close Tabs to the Left' is a Chrome extension that simply adds a button next to the address bar. Once clicked, this button closes all tabs to the left of the active one. It enhances browser functionality by offering a feature absent in most browsers. The best part is, it's smart enough not to close out your pinned tabs, thus, keeping your important pages open.
Extension stats
By: Erik Humphrey
Users: 5,000+ 
Rating: 4.60
(30)
Creation date: 2019-06-26
Manifest version: 3
Size: 29.06K
Email: Co*****@gmail.com
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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary
Most browsers have the ability to right-click a tab and "Close tabs to the right", but not "Close tabs to the left"! This extension adds a button to the right of the address bar that all closes all tabs to the left of the current active tab.
Unlike most other extensions, it doesn't closed tabs you've pinned!
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works great and doesn't close pinned tabs.
- Simple, straightforward functionality that meets user needs.
- Very convenient for users who frequently manage many tabs.
Cons
- Frequently stops working and requires reinstallation or re-enabling.
- Stopped working with Chrome 92.
- Lacks a confirmation popup to prevent accidental closing of multiple tabs.
Most mentioned
- Works really well when it works.
- Stopped working at times.
- Does exactly what it says.
Recent reviews
by 
Anshuman Mishra, 2024-04-12
Anshuman Mishra, 2024-04-12must have, have been using it for years
by 
ptr, 2024-01-19
ptr, 2024-01-19✅Works.
✅ And it doesn't close pinned tabs.
by 
Đorđe Jović, 2023-12-03
Đorđe Jović, 2023-12-03Extension safety
Risk impact
Close Tabs to the Left does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Close Tabs to the Left has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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