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3 Quick Ways to Make Chrome Ask Before Closing All Tabs

Using an extension often makes Chrome prompt before closing

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Even though Chrome is the market holder and the most used browser in the world, it still has some things that can be deal-breakers.

For example, if you accidentally close Chrome with multiple tabs open, it will, well, just close. No warning, nothing at all.

There’s no official way to make Chrome ask when closing multiple tabs. The Close all tabs prompt is one standard feature available on other browsers that were frequently asked for and never delivered in Chrome.

Even though Google delivered many features, stability improvements, and better resource usage over the years, this feature never saw the light.

But don’t worry, we got your back. There’s a way to make Chrome ask when closing multiple tabs.

How do you close 50 tabs?

Regardless of the number of open tabs, you close them all at once by clicking on the X at the topmost right of your browser.

However, you must note that depending on your machine, for 50 tabs, it may not close as fast as you wish.

This is because Tabs in Chrome are treated as individual processes, so closing them at once means the PC has to work its way to ending 50 distinct processes.

The number of open tabs is straightforward on IOS; this number is displayed at the bottom of the browser.

However, this may not be a straightforward process on your PC, and you will need an extension likeTab countto see the number of opened tabs.

You may be able to go as many as 9000 tabs on Chrome according to Google; however, it is not wise as this increases the workload on your computer.

Let us now show you how to make Chrome ask before closing.

While you are busy troubleshooting Chrome, you may need another browser to use until the job is done. Opera One is an excellent alternative to Chrome, with a much lower system footprint.

You get unparalleled control over your UI elements, including your tabs. Opera one comes with workspaces and tab islands, which give you much more control over your tabs. Also brings you a free native AI built-in.

Opera One

How can I make Chrome ask before closing all tabs?

1. Open a specialized website with a script

2. Use an extension

Chrome’s most significant advantage is its extensive library. So, even when you feel a feature is missing, you always will find an extension that fits the bill.

And this is an easy way to make Chrome ask before closing multiple tabs.

3. Restore tabs closed by mistake

Actually, you shouldn’t worry too much if you closed a tab or page by mistake because there’s a very simple way of restoring it.

Press theCtrl+Shift+Tshortcut while on Chrome and witness the magic. The tab or page will reappear just as it was when you closed it.

While using these add-ons, be careful to avoid yourpage from being blocked by an extension.

Please tell us about your thoughts on Chrome and what options are missing in the comments section below.

3 Quick Ways to Make Chrome Ask Before Closing All Tabs#

How do you close 50 tabs?#

Opera One#

How can I make Chrome ask before closing all tabs?#

1. Open a specialized website with a script#

2. Use an extension#

3. Restore tabs closed by mistake#