Last Tab Focus

Tracking since Apr 19, 2026.

Changelog

• Jun 8, 2026
  description

  Last Tab Focus does one thing.
  
  When you close the current tab, it moves focus back to the tab you were using just before it.
  
  It is not a general tab manager. It does not add side panels, tab groups, sessions, or other unrelated features.
  
  It only changes how tab closing behaves in the same window.
  
  It also stays local:
  
  - No analytics
  - No external communication
  - No remote services
  - No browsing data sent anywhere

  Last Tab Focus is a small Chrome extension built around one specific behavior.
  
  When you close the current tab, it moves focus back to the tab you were using just before it.
  
  That is all it does.
  
  It is not a general tab manager. It does not add side panels, tab groups, sessions, saved workspaces, sync features, or other unrelated tools.
  
  The goal is to keep tab closing predictable without bringing in extra behavior or unnecessary surface area.
  
  It stays local:
  
  - No analytics
  - No external communication
  - No remote services
  - No browsing data sent anywhere

• Jun 8, 2026
  short_description

  Returns to the previously used tab when you close the current tab

  A single-purpose extension that returns to the previous tab when you close the current tab

• Apr 19, 2026
  description

  Last Tab Focus is a Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by
    automatically switching to the previously focused tab when you close the current tab.
    Instead of Chrome's default behavior (focusing the next tab in order), this extension
    intelligently focuses the tab you were using before.
  
    Key Features
  
    🔄 Smart Tab Switching
    - Automatically focuses the last active tab when closing tabs
    - Remembers your tab usage patterns for intelligent switching
  
    🪟 Multi-Window Support
    - Independent tab history for each browser window
    - Seamless experience across multiple windows
  
    ⚡ Performance Optimized
    - Lightweight and efficient memory usage
    - No impact on browser performance
    - Automatic cleanup of unused data
  
    🛡️ Privacy-Focused
    - No data collection or external communication
    - All processing happens locally in your browser
    - Open source for complete transparency
  
    Perfect for power users with many tabs open, developers working with multiple
    files/tools, researchers comparing multiple sources, or anyone who wants more intuitive
    tab management.

  Last Tab Focus does one thing.
  
  When you close the current tab, it moves focus back to the tab you were using just before it.
  
  It is not a general tab manager. It does not add side panels, tab groups, sessions, or other unrelated features.
  
  It only changes how tab closing behaves in the same window.
  
  It also stays local:
  
  - No analytics
  - No external communication
  - No remote services
  - No browsing data sent anywhere

• Apr 19, 2026
  short_description

  Automatically switches focus to the previously focused tab when closing a tab, improving browsing efficiency

  Returns to the previously used tab when you close the current tab

• Apr 19, 2026
  permissions

  tabs

  tabs, storage

Permissions & access

Permissions

tabsstorage

Host access

None declared

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