This extension keep last two tabs to prevent Chrome quits when last tab is closed.

Latest Version

Version
0.6
Update
March 17, 2013
Size
102KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.35211 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
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Keep Last Two Tabs Extension

This is a silly extension. It's made to prevent Chrome quits when you close last tab. But it's not really work as you may expect. It keeps you Chrome has at least two tabs. Because *intercepting* last tab closing is not possible without JavaScript injection into webpages, therefore this is one possible way to get around.

Options:

* Automatically select newly created tab.
* Automatically pin newly created tab when there is no pinned tabs. (v0.4.1+)
* Automatically close New Tab tabs after opening a new tab.
* Open custom page. (v0.5)
* Support Chrome Sync. (v0.6)

This extension is an Open Source project, licensed under the MIT License. You can find it via Website link.

*** Note: I don't read reviews, if you have problem with KLTT, report via Support link ***
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Keep Last Two Tabs", "version": "0.6", "description": "This extension keep last two tabs to prevent Chrome quits when last tab is closed.", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage"], "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Keep Last Two Tabs extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Keep Last Two Tabs extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Keep Last Two Tabs extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Keep Last Two Tabs extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Keep Last Two Tabs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Keep Last Two Tabs extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Keep Last Two Tabs Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Keep Last Two Tabs extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Keep Last Two Tabs extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Keep Last Two Tabs extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Keep Last Two Tabs extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Keep Last Two Tabs extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Keep Last Two Tabs extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Keep Last Two Tabs extension file

Select and download the Keep Last Two Tabs extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Keep Last Two Tabs extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Keep Last Two Tabs extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Keep Last Two Tabs extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Keep Last Two Tabs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ryan Davidson (ID: 0000008fa8857835) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/06/2021 Does exactly what I need - stops the silly browser from closing when I want to clear my last tab. Heaven knows why Chrome developers refuse to implement this. It helps to pin the left-most tab that was auto-created - keeps it out of the way.

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Thomas Backhaus (ID: 00000091979c2899) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/26/2020 Die bisher einzige Erweiterung dieser Art , die mir nicht das interne Tab-Handling von Chrome fast komplett aushebelt. Sehr gut, weiter so! PS.:An alle ANDEREN Erweiterungsautoren: Schämt euch!

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Dennis Wegner (ID: 0000004c2fd469df) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/12/2017 Habe jetzt mehrer Erweiterungen getestet diese ist die einzige die 1A funktoniert

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Ли Харви Освальд (ID: 000000bf60bdf467) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/10/2014 Хорошо

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Henning Fredriksen (ID: 00000028f0656748) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/11/2014 I recommend enabling all options, and setting the custom tab to 'chrome://newtab'. Try it out.