Auto Close Tab

This extension runs in the background and will close any tab opened where the URL begins with ie:http
What is Auto Close Tab?
Auto Close Tab is a Chrome extension that runs in the background and automatically closes any tab opened with a URL starting with ie:http. It provides a convenient way to close unwanted tabs and improve browsing efficiency.

Extension stats

Users: 407 ▼ -19
Rating: 2.00 (4)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2018-12-20)
Creation date: 2018-12-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 3.29K

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Extension summary

This extension runs in the background and will open any URL formatted with ie:http in Internet Explorer. In addition the tab that is opened in Chrome will be automatically closed in 3 seconds.

Required is a registry key update for full functionality. Please see the following website for information.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/28744149/launch-ie-from-a-link-in-chrome

User reviews

Не работает.. Тупо не работает!
by Vadim Koreshcov, 2023-03-26

Awful
by Misery Kira, 2022-03-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Auto Close Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Auto Close Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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