Chrome Close Lock

Prevent Chrome from closing without warning.

Chrome Close Lock - Avoid Accidental Chrome Closing

"Chrome Close Lock" is a user-friendly chrome extension that adds a critical layer of browsing protection by preventing unintentional Chrome closure. It incorporates a tab that cannot be closed without user consent, thus saving multi-tab browsing sessions from being lost through inadvertent closes. The extension is also updated frequently with new features such as themes and hotkey activation for enhanced user interaction.

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Extension stats

By: Intellibyte

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 3.49

(84)

Version: Ver. 1 - May 23 2023 - Rev. 7 (Last updated: 2023-05-24)

Creation date: 2018-01-20

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size: 470.02K

Email: mi*****@intellibyte.net

Ranking

# 7,659 ▲ 36

Other rankings

#7377 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 1

#1 in close keyword 16

#78 in start page keyword 36 ▼ 5

#127 in chrome browser keyword 65 ▼ 13

#203 in options keyword 21 ▼ 16

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

This extension opens a tab that can't be closed without your permission.

This prevents you from accidentally closing a multi-tab browsing session.

!!! NEW FEATURE - THEMES !!! Clicking the icon opens the options page to choose theme options. Send your theme ideas via email.

Click the red button on the Chrome Close Lock start page to enable protection.

Chrome version 88 or higher is required.

Popup bug has been fixed in rev 3. Incognitio window bug has been fixed in rev 5. NEW FEATURE Activate by pressing a key added in rev 6.

User reviews

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Pros

Helps prevent accidental closure of Chrome.
Saves time by avoiding repeated logins due to accidental closures.
Functions properly in stopping Chrome from closing suddenly.

Cons

Weird and unappealing visual design.
Frequent glitches causing multiple tabs to open or Chrome to freeze.
Resource-heavy, leading to high CPU usage and browser lagging.
Requires re-enabling each time and lacks customization options.

Most mentioned

The extension has a strange visual design that many users dislike.
Users frequently report issues with the extension opening multiple tabs or freezing Chrome.
Several reviews suggest alternatives like 'Closure' as a better solution.

User reviews

A solution that helps prevent me from accidentally closing Chrome. I do agree with the other reviews that the visuals are very weird. Please make a basic theme that is just a blank page. There's no need for themes.

Derek Matuszewski, 2025-01-07

Perhaps if I had kept this installed for more than 30 seconds, I'd have gotten used to a weird permanent tab with a monster face on it. Please someone implement this functionality in a straightforward day.