Closing Tabs with ESC

by Harun Güngör · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Double-pressing the ESC key allows the current tab to be closed.

Users

134

0 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#76K

#63K among extensions

Version

1.0.1

updated 6 Aug 2024

Users

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 134 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Closing Tabs with ESC

"Close Tab with ESC" Extension The "Close Tab with ESC" extension is designed to offer Chrome users a faster and more efficient browsing experience. With this extension, users can instantly close the active tab by double-pressing the ESC key. Especially when working with multiple tabs, this feature helps users save time and streamline their browsing. Features: - Close the active tab by quickly double-pressing the ESC key. - Lightweight and fast: The extension won't affect your browser's performance. - Easy to use: No additional settings required after installation. Enhance your browsing experience by installing the "Close Tab with ESC" extension now!