Merlin
Back to Close WE

Back to Close WE

Use the back button to close newly opened tabs.

What is Back to Close WE?
Back to Close WE is a Firefox add-on that allows you to use the back button to close newly opened tabs. It has limitations on certain pages and may briefly display an incorrect title on the window.
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By: Jas
Users: 467 ▼ -6
Rating: 4.53 (36)
Version: 0.7.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-10-20
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 11.61K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

Chrome-Stats Rank

# 4658 ▼ 50
Other rankings
#13 in close keyword 21 #225 in hack keyword 11 ▼ 5

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Summary
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Use the back button to close newly opened tabs.

Limitations Doesn't work on about: pages or on addons.mozilla.org. The title of the window may briefly flash with an incorrect title.

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User reviews
Hello. I have used this addon for 6 years now apparently. Unfortunately the addon no long works on Firefox 118. The addon hasn't been updated since 2018 so that probably explains it. Are there any hopes of getting an update on this addon?
by Firefox user 12432924, 2023-10-15
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Safety
Risk impact

Back to Close WE is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Back to Close WE if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Back to Close WE is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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