Close on Back

This extension will close your active tab when you hit back on the last history page.

Close on Back: Auto-Close Tabs on Last History Page

`Close on Back` is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience. This extension auto-closes your active tab when you hit the back button on the last page of its history. It's perfect for when you open a tab but want to close it directly without manually doing so. This extension is configured to work ideally with any extra back buttons on your mouse or keyboard shortcuts.

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Extension stats

By: VDO

Users: 839

Rating: 4.63

(30)

Version: 0.10 (Last updated: 2020-07-17)

Creation date: 2017-03-23

Permissions:

background
webNavigation
tabs
storage
*://*/*

Size: 18.80K

Email: tw*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 31,531 ▲ 216

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Indispensable for users accustomed to Firefox's 'Back IS Close' functionality.
Allows users to close tabs using the mouse back button, improving efficiency.
Works well for users who frequently open links in new tabs.

Cons

Does not work in Microsoft Edge, causing frustration for users wanting similar functionality there.
Interferes with Google Calendar, leading to unintended tab closures.
Occasionally causes issues with other extensions, like Momentum Dash.

Most mentioned

Not working with mouse or back button.
Needs functionality to reopen closed tabs with the forward button.
Regret that it doesn't work on tabs loading 'forever' or slow-loading sites.

User reviews

This should be a default setting option for future Chrome builds! I tend to open links in new tabs, especially from searches, and wondered if the functionality existed to close those tabs when I use my mouse back button to prevent the need for keyboard usage or the need to narrow in on any one of my numerous opened tabs. Thank you kindly for this essential plugin!

Mitchell Mumpower, 2024-06-24

not working with mouse so where is the back button lol? Click it literally? Whats the point?!

Makalo, 2023-05-17

Please make this work in Edge? I could not find one that works for Edge.

Michael Adrian, 2023-02-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Close on Back 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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