Disable Tab Close

Automatically restore closed tab. Prevent accidental closing of tabs.
Disable Tab Close is a Firefox add-on that automatically restores closed tabs, preventing accidental closing. It also provides a dialog box to confirm tab closure and allows for specified tabs to be protected from accidental closure.
Manifest V2
By: zupffwhy
Daily users: 185
Rating: 4.33
(6)
Version: 1.2025.314.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-14)
Version code: 5909898
Creation date: 2020-12-28
Weekly download count: 6
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • tabs
  • menus
  • sessions
  • management
Size: 27.38K
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

User reviews


I tried to use it to prevent Ctrl W from closing a tab, and instead it swapped in another tab and removes the original tab, causing it to function in a loop anytime you press Ctrl W, and leaving you unable to close out of the new tab thereafter. Obviously thats not what I was looking for, and obviously i was trying to "Disable Tab Close". I understand if it was trying to have it swap to another tab instead, but thats not what its doing for me. It doesnt work, and it also breaks your tab functionality (if you can make it so that it actually disables tab close, i will appreciate it, but right now, its near-malicious in how it behaves.
by snarlferb, 2025-02-20

Thank you. So helpful to prevent accidental closing. New users: This does NOT work through the toolbar. Instead, (once installed) - right-click at the tab/page title (in the tab bar that lists the tabs open in the current window), and choose - "Disable Tab Close" from the drop down list.
by Peter Kehl, 2023-10-26
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

Disable Tab Close requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Moderate risk likelihood

Disable Tab Close is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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