Double Click Closes Tab

Double left/right or triple left clicks on WEBPAGE (not tab) to close tab. Reopen tab by shiftKey + DC/TC. Optional: an icon to…

Double Click Closes Tab: Chrome Extension

"Double Click Closes Tab" is a Chrome extension that enhances tab navigation and management. With this, you can close a tab by simply double clicking anywhere within the webpage or opt for double right-click or triple left-click based on preferences. There's an option to disable closing the last tab for preventing accidental closing of Chrome. It also allows reopening of closed tabs using shift-key + double-click or triple-click. It provides an optional feature to alter browser behavior when clicking or ctrl+clicking a link.

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Extension stats

By: https://mingyi.org

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 2.72

(282)

Version: 1.0.9 (Last updated: 2013-06-29)

Creation date: 2013-06-28

Permissions:

tabs
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 29.29K

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,239 ▲ 67

Other rankings

#22464 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 616 #95 in close keyword 18 ▼ 8 #159 in right click keyword 59 ▼ 5

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Functionality as described - allows closing tabs with double click on the page
Convenience for users without a mouse, needing an alternative to close tabs easily
Works well on most pages when clicked on blank areas of the webpage

Cons

Does not work on the latest versions of Chrome
Feedback suggests it closely triggers with accidental clicks or misfires
Does not function on specific websites or under certain conditions
Double-click functionality on the actual tab instead of the webpage requested
Settings reset after browser restart hindering user experience

Most mentioned

The double click feature works only on the webpage and not the tabs themselves
Issues with the extension compatibility with the latest Chrome updates
Users want the ability to close tabs by double-clicking directly on the tab instead of the content area
Misleading expectations about where to click to close a tab

User reviews

Does what says on the can. Double click on the page, not on the tab! Always pissed by the smallness of (x) when closing, tis gonna be a nice life hack. Tnx author!

Jesús López, 2024-05-03

没一点用

Y eq, 2024-04-11

useless

Amin, 2024-01-12

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Double Click Closes Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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