Do not close browser with last tab

Do not close browser with last tab

Creates a new window with the same properties as the closing one when the last tab is closed.

What is Do not close browser with last tab?
Do not close browser with last tab is a Chrome extension that aims to keep the browser open even when the last tab is closed. Usually, Chrome shuts down with the closing of the last tab, but with this extension, a new window, with replicated properties of the previous one, is instantaneously opened in place of the last tab. Notably, this extension’s efficient performance depends on enabling the 'Continue running background apps when Chromium is closed' setting. The extension also offers the facility for users to report bugs or make feature requests.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 635 ▼ -19
Rating: 2.80 (10)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-03-31)
Creation date: 2017-11-12
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • background
Size: 31.62K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Do not close browser with last tab

Chrome usually shuts down when its last tab is closed. This extension creates a new window with the same properties as the closing one when this happens. You might get a flicker, but the perceived effect will be that a new tab replaces the closed one.

As there is neither a way to capture the window properties while the tab is closing nor an event that informs about updates to the properties, they are cached whenever the focus of the window or a tab changes (which includes creating new windows and tabs).

This extension only works if the Continue running background apps when Chromium is closed setting (under Advanced) is enabled (it is by default).

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User reviews
stopped working on chrome
by Steve Thom Steve Thom, 2024-02-21

Not work .
by JC Jko JC Jko, 2024-01-17

закрывает окно после закрытия последней вкладки
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Safety
Risk impact

Do not close browser with last tab is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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