How to Disable Recently Closed Tabs in Chrome
If you’re a frequent user of Google Chrome, you may have noticed the “Recently Closed Tabs” feature, which displays a list of tabs you’ve closed in the past. While this can be convenient for quickly accessing a tab you accidentally closed, it can also be intrusive or distracting. If you’re looking to disable this feature, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to disable recently closed tabs in Chrome.
Step 1: Access Chrome Settings
The first step to disable recently closed tabs in Chrome is to access the browser’s settings. To do this, click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the Chrome window, and then select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
Step 2: Navigate to the Appearance Section
Once you’re in the Chrome settings, scroll down until you find the “Appearance” section. Click on the “Show the tab preview on hover” option to expand it.
Step 3: Disable “Recently Closed Tabs”
Within the “Show the tab preview on hover” section, you’ll find the “Recently closed tabs” option. Toggle this option off to disable the feature. After doing so, you should no longer see the list of recently closed tabs when you hover over the recent tabs button.
Step 4: Restart Chrome
To ensure that the changes take effect, it’s a good idea to restart Chrome. Close the browser, and then reopen it. The “Recently closed tabs” feature should now be disabled.
Alternative Method: Use a Third-Party Extension
If you’re not comfortable modifying your Chrome settings, or if the above steps don’t work for you, you can also disable the “Recently closed tabs” feature using a third-party extension. Here’s how:
1. Open the Chrome Web Store by clicking on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the Chrome window and selecting “Web Store” from the dropdown menu.
2. In the search bar, type “Disable recently closed tabs” and press Enter.
3. Look for an extension that suits your needs, such as “Remove Recently Closed Tabs.”
4. Click on the “Add to Chrome” button to install the extension.
5. Once the extension is installed, it should automatically disable the “Recently closed tabs” feature.
By following these steps, you should be able to disable the “Recently closed tabs” feature in Chrome and enjoy a cleaner, more distraction-free browsing experience.
