# Tab Auto-Close Timer

> Tab Auto-Close Timer is a browser extension that helps you manage your open tabs efficiently. It detects websites in real time and allows you to set custom countdown timers for each tab. Once the timer reaches zero, the tab automatically closes.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tab-auto-close-timer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tab-auto-close-timer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tab-auto-close-timer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Amzil Ayoub
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 54
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-13
- **First published:** 2025-03-12
- **Size:** 84 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tab-auto-close-timer/)

## Description

A real-time tab monitoring – Detects and lists all currently open tabs in an easy-to-read table.
Custom Tab Timers – Set a countdown (in seconds) for each tab, and it will auto-close when the timer reaches zero.
Persistent Background Execution – Timers continue running even if you close the extension.
Auto-refresh every 10 seconds to update the list of open tabs. Or, disable auto-refresh and refresh manually with a button when needed.
Dark Mode Toggle – Switch between light and dark themes for better visibility.
Tab Action Control – Easily start, stop, or adjust countdown timers for any open tab.

## Rankings

- #15,814 — Overall
- #29 — timer
- #64 — close
- #166 — airtime
- #176 — auto

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tab-auto-close-timer)