Creates a New Tab when you are at your last tab to prevent the window from closing.

Latest Version

Version
0.95
Update
April 4, 2021
Size
5.25KiB
Developer
blandlifedev.blogspot.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.96429 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Alarms
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SimpleLastTab Extension

A lightweight extension that prevents Chrome from closing when the last tab is closed.

It uses the naive and very simple method of opening a new tab when there is only one tab left.
Another way to look at it is that it try to ensure that there are at least 2 tabs.

Features event page to ensure that it unloads when not needed.
No options and nothing flashy to warrant a screenshot :P
Making this extension as simple as possible.

Decided to make this as Chrome Toolbox doesn't work anymore on recent Chrome versions.

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CHANGELOG:

0.95 [04/04/2021]
- remove 'tabs' permission as its not necessary

0.94 [31/05/2014]
- set the active tab back to the first tab
- remove use of deprecated property

0.93 [22/04/2014]
- changed a deprecated api call
- hopefully fix unclosable main Chrome window if theres a Chrome app loaded as a separate window

0.92 [22/12/12]
- changed the delay method of the timer

0.91 [28/11/12]
- added a delay to the tab creation method

0.90 [26/11/12]\t
- first version

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KNOWN BUG (probably fixed):

As the function that creates the new tab locks for about 1 second to alleviate the problem of multiple new tabs opening on operations like using 'close tabs to the right' on a large number of tabs:

- there may be times where the new tab does not show up (e.g fast closing of tab, faster than 1 second when the function is still locked) or

- there may be times when more than one new tabs show up (e.g using 'close tabs to the right' on a large number of tabs, slower than 1 second thus triggering the function again).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "SimpleLastTab", "version": "0.95", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Creates a New Tab when you are at your last tab to prevent the window from closing.", "icons": {"16": "icon-16.png","48": "icon-48.png","128": "icon-128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["bg.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "alarms" ]}
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How to download and manually install SimpleLastTab extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install SimpleLastTab 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 SimpleLastTab extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install SimpleLastTab extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download SimpleLastTab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SimpleLastTab 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 SimpleLastTab Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the SimpleLastTab extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the SimpleLastTab extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for SimpleLastTab 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 SimpleLastTab 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 SimpleLastTab extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install SimpleLastTab 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 SimpleLastTab extension file

Select and download the SimpleLastTab 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 SimpleLastTab 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 SimpleLastTab 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 SimpleLastTab 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 SimpleLastTab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Denis Koshelev (ID: 00000024164ae443) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/20/2022 Отличное расширение, работает как надо!

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chase carter (ID: 0000009844bf15c6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/06/2022 👍

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Luca (ID: 0000007afa3e9d79) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/17/2022 Works fine, could you post the code on GitHub? I would like to create such an extension :)

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Newtomic (ID: 0000003dbe01bca0) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/16/2021 I'm sorry but this Extension doesn't do what it says "Creates a New Tab when you are at your last tab to prevent the window from closing.", instead it maintains 2 tabs open in any window at all times, it's just a bad workaround/hack to the problem, not a real solution.

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Mojtaba Vahdati (ID: 0000005458f4028f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/04/2020 It keeps "two" new tabs open and it's annoying. I expected only "one' tab to remain open when I didn't need any tabs.