Panic Button

Panic Button is a browser extension that allows you to quickly close all tabs and clear your browsing history.(last 24 hours) :)
What is Panic Button?
'Panic Button' is a brilliantly sneaky Chrome extension designed to instantly close all open tabs and erase your browsing history of the past 24 hours. Ideal for those surprise encounters with your boss, parent or a nosy coworker, it's activated by a quick keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+Z). Apart from its core functions, it enables setting a predetermined, innocent-looking tab to open immediately after activation, disguising your previous activity.

Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2023-04-09)
Creation date: 2023-04-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • browsingData
  • tabs
  • commands
  • storage
Size: 25.06K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Panic Button - The Ultimate "Mom's Coming!"

Uh-oh! Someone's sneaking up on you while you're browsing the web, and you need to hide everything FAST? Don't worry! Panic Button has got your back! With our hilarious and sneaky Chrome extension, you'll never be caught off guard again.

Panic Button is your digital superhero that swoops in to save the day when you need to vanish from the internet in the blink of an eye. Our extension is perfect for those moments when your mom, boss, or that nosy coworker suddenly appears and you just can't let them see what you're up to. Here's how Panic Button - The Ultimate "Mom's Coming!" Chrome Extension works:

1)Press the secret keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+Z) to activate the Panic Button! 2)Watch in awe as your browsing history from the past 24 hours vanishes into thin air. 3)Gasp as all your open tabs disappear faster than you can say "I wasn't doing anything!" 4)Be amazed when a predetermined (and totally innocent) tab pops up, making it look like you were doing something entirely different.

But wait, there's more! With Panic Button, you can: Enable or disable the extension with a simple switch, for those days when you feel extra sneaky. Set your own predetermined URL to open when the Panic Button is activated. Choose your favorite cat video or maybe an educational site to really throw them off!

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
  • Works great
  • Saved my life
  • Does the job
  • Best one for this purpose
Cons
  • Difficulty in retrieving tabs
  • Some users report it doesn't work
Most mentioned
  • Questions about how to use the extension
  • Concern about retrieving tabs
  • General praise for its effectiveness
User reviews
really good, I accidentally did the command multiple times and played 4 overlapping YouTube videos 😭
by alice woods, 2024-11-08

i'm on Chromebook and I don't know how to use the extension
by kindrtio, 2024-07-21

by the way for those who want to get their tabs back ctrl+shift+T
by Subah Yeasmin, 2024-06-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Panic Button requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Panic Button has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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