Close all open tabs. Optionally close pinned tabs and incognito mode tabs.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.0
Update
July 1, 2024
Size
16.92KiB
Developer
browsernative.com
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.36538 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Storage
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Close All Tabs Extension

Use the toolbar button, keyboard command (alt + w) or the context menu options to quickly close open tabs. Several other options available.
Change the default setting for the toolbar button, and open a particular URL after closing all the tabs. Optionally close pinned tabs and incognito mode tabs.

Visit our homepage for detailed user guide: https://browsernative.com/close-all-tabs-extension/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Close All Tabs", "description": "Close all open tabs. Optionally close pinned tabs and incognito mode tabs.", "version": "1.2.0", "icons": { "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "sw.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/128.png", "default_title": "Close All Tabs" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+W" } } }, "options_page": "/options/options.html", "permissions": ["contextMenus", "storage"], "manifest_version": 3, "homepage_url": "https://browsernative.com/close-all-tabs-extension/"}
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How to download and manually install Close All Tabs extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Close All Tabs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Close All 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 Close All Tabs extension file

Select and download the Close All 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 Close All 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 Close All 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 Close All 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 Close All Tabs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Matt Bevis (ID: 000000bf13ef6b12) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/16/2024 Thank you for this, I use another extension that opens pinned tabs to check them for changes (distill.io) and I have a script that restarts the browser from time to time to keep it running smooth. But those pinned tabs would sometimes still be open when the browser was forced to restart, and quickly begin to accumulate. This allows me to be rid of all of them quickly. An interval timer would be handy for my use case, but I managed to cobble together a script that makes use of the keyboard shortcut you provided.

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Thomas Schittli Akros (ID: 000000d102b8dd2b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/27/2023 Thanks a lot for sharing your great work! I have a small suggestion: One should be able to configure that Close All Tabs asks if the function should be executed when the presses the keyboard shortcut (Alt + w).

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FrAndrz (ID: 000000654dfb0813) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/08/2023 I like it, but if it had an option to close all tabs in the current window except the current tab (and not in whole Chrome), it would be perfect

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Stephen S (ID: 0000007632c7f4dd) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/08/2022 No use for me as I use groups and there's no option for tabs in them. Perhaps if this was added it would be perfect.

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Mike Wynne (ID: 0000005d521662a8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/24/2022 Just installed this and it seems to be perfect for my use case - giving me a button and a shortcut for closing all tabs and closing Chrome.