LASTab

Fixes selected tab after close occurs, returning you to your previous tab instead of the random one next to the one you closed.
What is LASTab?
LASTab is a Chrome extension that automatically selects the previously selected tab if you switch to a tab and then close it. It also works if you detach a tab from the current window. With LASTab, you no longer have to worry about getting lost in a sea of unlabeled tabs after closing one. It is especially useful for managing multiple previous tabs.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-02-25
Users: 254
Rating: 4.45 (11)
Version: 0.0.1.4 (Last updated: 2013-06-22)
Creation date: 2013-06-22
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 20.02K

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Extension summary

Automatically selects the previously selected tab if you switch to a tab, and then close it. No longer will you be left at some random consecutive tab. Also works if you detach a tab from the current window you will return to your previous tab instead of next to the one you removed,

Especially useful when you have so many tabs that you must view them before close, and you happen to guess right about which one to close, only to get lost in a sea of unlabeled tabs, forced to find which one you were just on.... well... not anymore.... If you need to manage more than just one previous tab try my other extension LasTabZ linked below.

User reviews

Does not seem to work anymore.
by Andreas, 2021-04-12

Works as expected! 👍🙂
by Or Schiro, 2017-04-09

I was very happy to find this extension. As a feature request, I would like for it to be faster. I see the tab just to the left for a nanosecond before the extension takes control and sends me to the previous tab.
by Tim Silvers, 2017-03-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

LASTab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

LASTab may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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