Double Click On Page Closes Tab

Double Click On Page Closes Tab

Double click on a page to close the current tab.

What is Double Click On Page Closes Tab?
Double Click On Page Closes Tab is a Firefox add-on that allows you to quickly close the current tab by double clicking on any page. This add-on is designed to enhance browsing efficiency by providing a convenient way to close tabs with just a double click.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 70 ▼ -1
Rating: 3.53 (30)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-12-19)
Creation date: 2017-11-23
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • notifications
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 23.54K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

Double click on a page to close the current tab. You can double click with your left mouse button by pressing the left mouse button twice in quick succession.

Note: use the about:config setting browser.tabs.closeTabByDblclick to close tabs by double clicking on them.

This addon does not work on these pages:

  • about: pages
  • priviledged websites such as addons.mozilla.org (caused by security restrictions)
  • Flash websites
User reviews
Doesn't work sadly but this does https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/closethetabdc/
by RJ Ray, 2024-02-08
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Safety
Risk impact

Double Click On Page Closes Tab 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 Double Click On Page Closes Tab if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Double Click On Page Closes Tab is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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