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.

Do Not Close Browser with Last Tab - Chrome Extension

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.
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Extension stats

Users: 584
10
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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • background
Size: 31.62K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension 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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • It's the best among last tab extensions
  • Prevents accidental closure of the browser
  • User-friendly compared to other browsers
Cons
  • Stopped working after updates
  • Does not function properly on some browsers
  • Browser closes when the last tab is closed
Most mentioned
  • Not working after updates
  • Closes browser when last tab is closed
  • Best extension for preventing last tab closure
User reviews
stopped working on chrome
by Steve Thom, 2024-02-21

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

закрывает окно после закрытия последней вкладки
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Do not close browser with last tab does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Do not close browser with last tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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