Last tab in browser.

Name: Last tab in browser.
Rating: 4.826086956521739 (23 reviews)
Author: Plugtopus devs

By: Plugtopus devs

Last tab in browser does not allow browser to be closed while closing the last tab.

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Last Tab in Browser is a handy Chrome extension designed to prevent your browser window from closing when you close the last tab. Instead of shutting down the entire browser, it automatically opens a new pinned tab and keeps the window active.

The extension offers an optional feature "Open New Tab on Click," which changes the behavior of the pinned tab and its icon to provide clearer feedback. It works around Chrome API limitations by creating a pinned tab without a title that remains open. Although there is a known issue with tab navigation shortcuts (Ctrl + Tab) potentially opening new tabs unexpectedly, the extension has been improved from similar predecessors to provide a more reliable experience. This tool is perfect for users who want to avoid accidental closure of their browsing sessions and ensure continuous browser access.

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Version:

1.1.0 Last updated: 2018-07-20

Creation date:

2018-07-20

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Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size:

9.97KB

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-19

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# 18,844 ▼ 77

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User reviews

Last Tab in Browser is highly regarded for preventing accidental closure of the last browser tab, frequently saving users from losing important data. It is praised for its usefulness and efficiency. However, it has recurring issues such as bugs creating multiple minimized extension tabs, incorrect file paths causing errors, and problems handling tabs dragged into new windows. Despite some bugs, users find it essential and convenient for everyday browsing safety.

Pros

Very useful for preventing accidental closure of the last browser tab or entire browser window.
Doesn't take up much space yet provides valuable functionality.
Has saved users multiple times from losing important tabs or information.
Easy to use and serves its intended purpose well.
Considered one of the most convenient extensions by users.

Cons

Bug causing multiple minimized tabs of the extension to appear when closing the browser with a blank tab, leading to clutter.
Incorrect file paths in the script causing 'file not found' errors, requiring manual fixes by users.
Inability to properly support dragging tabs into new windows, resulting in empty windows.
Some users experience issues with a 'blank' tab that doesn't close properly.

Recent reviews

Nikolay Lobachev а как вы исправили проблему с blank? Я как ни пробовал - не получается. В целом расширение очень хорошее, реально выручает.

Ев*****, 2024-06-16

Очень полезная примочка, но сильно бесила ошибка, что файл не найден. Пришлось вручную исправить в JS, добавить в путь "html/". Ну а потом и blank.html под себя переписал)) Разрабы, поправьте пути в скрипте!

Ni*****, 2022-09-01

Когда закрываешь браузер с открытой пустой вкладкой, то рядом с вкладкой появляется свёрнутая вкладка данного расширения. И так можно сделать до бесконечности, через некоторое время их накапливается с десяток штук и всех их приходится закрывать. Просьба пофиксить баг. Скриншот: https://prnt.sc/wljmxt

Ve*****, 2022-05-26

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Last tab in browser. requires a few sensitive permissions. 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.

Risk likelihood

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Last tab in browser. has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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