Live On

keeps chrome from closing when the last tab is closed by creating a pinned tab when there is one tab left.

Live On - A Chrome Extension to Keep Browser Active

Live On is a Chrome extension designed to keep your Chrome browser live, by automatically creating a pinned tab when there's only one left. It seamlessly closes the pinned tab the moment a new one is opened, aiding in uninterrupted browsing. This open-source extension, under the MIT license, is an effective variant built on the 'Keep Last Two Tabs' code designed by Evacle.
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Extension stats

By: theQxQ
Rating: 4.58
(33)
Version: 0.3 (Last updated: 2013-09-07)
Creation date: 2013-09-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 27.14K

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Extension summary

keep you from accidentally closing chrome from closing the last tab. this extension auto adds a pinned tab when you are on you last tab. as soon as you open a new tab, the pinned tab closes.

this extension was made using "keep last two tabs" code. if you don't like the way this extension works or you want some settings that you can set, try "keep last two tabs".

also note that this extensions is unlikely to be updated anymore, but they are open source, so if you really want a feature, you can go ahead and add it. it is also under the mit license, so feel free to fork the code and use it any way you want.

created by Evacle ([email protected]). please comment if you found any glitches or if you have some ideas you want to see in this extension.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Keeps the last tab open and spawns a new one instantly.
  • Elegant solution for maintaining a Chrome session without closing.
  • Does not interfere with tab switching order.
  • Simple and effective, as advertised.
  • Prevents the browser from closing when all tabs are closed.
Cons
  • May stop functioning after a period if Chrome is running in the background.
  • Some users experience issues with pinned tabs persisting after uninstall.
  • Fails to work on some specific versions of Chrome/Chromium.
  • Users encounter a situation where the extension may not activate unless tabs are managed.
  • Users express frustration over the necessity of an extension for a basic feature.
Most mentioned
  • Works well
  • Thank you for this addon.
  • This is the one you're looking for.
  • It's ridiculous Chrome still needs an extension like this.
  • 非常非常感谢你。
User reviews
若保持chrome在后台运行,一段时间后将会失效
by 7 doge, 2020-03-09

非常非常感谢你。
by 拾月初贰, 2019-11-30

very nice!
by tao xiao, 2019-11-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Live On requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Live On has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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