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Tab Close Guard

by Avinash Joshi · avinashjoshi.com · Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Protects against accidental tab closes with a confirmation dialog on specified websites

Users
316
+62 in 30 days
Rating
2.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#53K
#44K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 27 May 2026

Users

monthly, 10 months
0158316Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 316 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 10 months
001Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Tab Close Guard

**Never accidentally close important tabs again!** Tab Close Guard protects you from losing work or exiting a meeting by showing a confirmation dialog when you try to close tabs with Ctrl+W, clicking the X button, or closing the browser window. # 🎯 Perfect For: • **Zoom meetings** - Never accidentally leave a meeting • **Gmail & Google Workspace** - Protect unsaved drafts • **GitHub** - Keep your code changes safe • **Notion & productivity apps** - Protect your workspace • **Any important work tabs** - Custom protection for your needs # ✨ Key Features: **Smart Protection** • Protect all websites or choose specific sites • Use wildcard patterns (e.g., *.zoom.us for all Zoom pages) • One-click "Add Current" button for easy setup **App/PWA Mode Support** • Enable protection ONLY when sites are opened as installed apps • Perfect for Zoom, Meet, Notion when installed as PWAs • Separate settings for browser vs. app mode **Simple & Lightweight** • Clean, minimal interface • No tracking or data collection • Works with Ctrl+W, Cmd+W (Mac), and clicking X # 🚀 How It Works: 1. Click the extension icon in your toolbar 2. Add websites you want to protect (or protect all sites) 3. Optional: Check "App/PWA mode only" for sites you use as installed apps 4. That's it! You'll see a confirmation before closing protected tabs **Note:** Tab Close Guard shows the browser's native "Leave site?" confirmation dialog, giving you a chance to cancel. # 🔒 Privacy: Tab Close Guard respects your privacy: • **No data collection** - Zero tracking or analytics • **All settings stored locally** - Nothing leaves your device • **Open source** - Full transparency

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+62+24.4%00.00
6 months+249+371.6%+1+2.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Tab Close Guard appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
close#29−23
extension guard#75−43

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.0.127 May 2026
1.0.09 Dec 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
9 Dec 2025
Size
23 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
hjkcenlikkeemcljcgabolghidnjgnmg

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTab

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