Close Tabs to the Left

Adds a button to close all tabs to the left of the current tab.

Close Tabs to the Left - Chrome Extension

'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

Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.60
(30)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2021-05-11)
Creation date: 2019-06-26
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Size: 29.06K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 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.
User reviews
by Anshuman Mishra, 2024-04-12

must have, have been using it for years
by ptr, 2024-01-19

✅Works. ✅ And it doesn't close pinned tabs.
by Đorđe Jović, 2023-12-03
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Extension 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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