Don't Close Window With Last Tab- Edge Add-on
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This extension keeps a single pinned page to prevent closing web browser when the last tab of the last window is closed (or every window, it's configurable). To keep the tab bar clean (unlike other extensions), the pinned page is inserted only when absolutely necessary. It also handles well cases when tabs are moved between windows.
"Don't Close Window With Last Tab" provides no user interface or interaction for users. It only lets users configure additional configuration in "Options".
This extension is open source, to be found at: https://github.com/moneytoo/DontCloseWindowWithLastTab
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- Helps to prevent the browser from closing when the last tab is closed
- Works effectively as intended under certain circumstances
- Simple functionality that significantly improves user experience
- Addresses an Edge bug that causes the browser to close unexpectedly
- Causes issues with pinned tabs, leading them to disappear randomly
- Recently introduced bugs causing flickering tabs
- Has stopped functioning after certain Edge updates
- Interferes with other extensions like Distill Web Monitor
- Problems with pinned tabs disappearing
- Recent updates led to bugs causing flickering
- Stops working after browser version updates
- General effectiveness before specific Edge updates
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Don't Close Window With Last Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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Don't Close Window With Last Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.