Last Tab Keepalive

Name: Last Tab Keepalive
Rating: 2.8955223880597014 (67 reviews)
Author: linshunghuang

Creates a new tab when the last tab is closed.

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Last Tab Keepalive is a handy Chrome extension designed to automatically open a new tab when you attempt to close your browser's last tab, ensuring your browsing session stays active. It operates as a background app, requiring it to stay running even when Chrome is closed.

Key features include creating a new tab upon closing the last one, no access to your website data ensuring privacy, and efficient memory usage by freeing memory when inactive. The extension also offers an Options page allowing you to set your preferred default window size for new tabs. Regular updates have addressed bugs and improved usability.

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Version:

1.3.7 Last updated: 2013-12-26

Creation date:

2013-12-26

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8.69K

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Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 31,588 ▲ 105

Other rankings

#12444 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 7

User reviews

Pros

Effectively keeps the browser open after closing the last tab, preventing window closure.
Works well on certain Chrome versions and Linux systems when configured properly.
Improves user experience by avoiding annoying Chrome behavior where the browser closes entirely.
Some users consider it better than other similar extensions or built-in browser behaviors.
Simple and useful functionality appreciated by users who dislike the default Chrome behavior.

Cons

Many users report that it does not work on newer or less common browsers like Thorium or Edge.
The extension fails to work reliably across various Chrome versions, with multiple users reporting it 'does not work'.
Issues with window resizing and loss of window geometry when the last tab is closed.
Some users experience Chrome crashes ('роняет хром') or delays in startup when using the extension.
Lack of options/settings in recent versions, users miss features like 'full size' mode configuration.

Recent reviews

It doesn't work on Thorium/ Also doesn't work on Brave

Vi*****, 2024-08-17

Не работает на Edge.

*****, 2020-12-30

Это действительно по настоящему работающее расширение, которое позволяет не закрывать браузер после закрытия последней вкладки. В отличии от иных решений, которые тупо держит +одну вкладку в фоне. А это расширение делает тоже самое, что и в иных браузерах, где такая функция встроена изначально.

Ал*****, 2020-11-27

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Last Tab Keepalive does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Last Tab Keepalive is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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