Tabs auto close

The extension closes tabs matching regular expressions automatically after a timeout. Such as: https://company.zoom.us/j/*…

Tabs Auto Close is a powerful Chrome extension designed to automatically close browser tabs that match specified regular expressions after a configurable timeout period. Perfect for users who want to keep their browsing environment clutter-free, this tool can target tabs such as Zoom meeting links (https://company.zoom.us/j/*) or Telegram join chat links (https://t.me/joinchat/*). Users can define their own regular expressions, allowing for flexible and precise control over which tabs will be auto-closed. This extension enhances browser productivity by managing tabs seamlessly and reducing manual tab management effort.

Manifest V3 Extension Productivity Utilities
By:
smeleshkin
Users:
2,000
Rating:
4.45
(20)
Version:
1.0.4 Last updated: 2025-05-23
Creation date:
2022-10-31
Risk:
Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
Size:
108.00KB
Email:
sm*****@gmail.com
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:
2025-07-10

User reviews

Users find Tabs auto close highly useful for managing and automatically closing unwanted tabs, especially for Zoom meetings and intrusive pop-ups. Most appreciate its effective and straightforward operation. However, multiple users report confusion with the timeout needing to be entered in milliseconds, inconsistent behavior requiring page refreshes, and occasional failures closing the correct tabs. There are requests for enhanced customization, such as enable/disable toggles per feature and a manual activation button, to improve usability and flexibility.
Pros
  • Effectively manages and automatically closes tabs based on user-defined rules.
  • Helps remove unwanted or annoying pop-up tabs from websites, improving browser experience.
  • Allows users to replace other similar extensions, handling multiple URL rules.
  • Generally works as described with a simple setup.
  • Helpful for closing Zoom meeting launch tabs and other specific sites automatically.
Cons
  • Timeout setting requires milliseconds input, which is not clearly documented, causing confusion.
  • Extension sometimes fails to work immediately on page load and only works after a refresh.
  • Occasionally closes wrong tabs or does not close tabs at all.
  • Users request features like a "Run Now" button and enable/disable switches for individual features to improve flexibility.
  • Issues with complex regex rules not matching expected URLs properly.
Recent reviews
For the moment, the extension works as a charm. However, it would be super useful to add a "Run Now" button or alike.
by Is*****, 2025-06-27

Very useful extension! I really like how it manages my tabs automatically. One suggestion: I hope each feature can have an enable/disable switch, so users can choose which functions to use. This would make it even more flexible and customizable. Thank you!
by Fe*****, 2025-05-18

It is a very useful application, it worked very much, thank you very much. Çok yararlı bir uygulama, Çok işime yaradı teşekkürler.
by Fe*****, 2025-05-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact
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Tabs auto close requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
Risk likelihood
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Tabs auto close has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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