Duplicate Tabs Closer is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
Duplicate Tabs Closer
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duplicate Tabs Closer (original) | — | — | Free | Duplicate Tabs Closer |
| Empty New Tab Page | — | — | Free | With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails. |
| Vertical Tabs in Side Panel | — | — | Free | Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar. |
| Return YouTube Dislike | 4.5 | 5M+ | Freemium | Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t. |
| Video Speed Controller | 4.5 | 3M+ | Free | Students and anyone watching long videos or lectures |
| SponsorBlock | 4.6 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone who watches sponsor-heavy YouTube channels daily. |
| YouTube Summary with ChatGPT | 4.3 | 1M+ | Free | Students and researchers triaging long videos, lectures and conference talks. |
| AHA Music - Song Finder for Browser | 4.2 | 1M+ | Free | What is the song? Song identifier tells you! |
| Enhancer for YouTube | 4.7 | 1M+ | Free | Heavy YouTube viewers who want full control over playback and layout. |
| YouTube NonStop | — | — | Free | Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye! |
| YouTube to NotebookLM - YouTube to Gemini Notebook | — | — | Free | Send YouTube to NotebookLM. Save videos, sync YouTube channel to NotebookLM, and manage any NotebookLM video easily |
With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.
Why it replaces Duplicate Tabs Closer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.
Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
Why it replaces Duplicate Tabs Closer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
Why it replaces Duplicate Tabs Closer: Another popular YouTube extension: Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Why it replaces Duplicate Tabs Closer: Another popular YouTube extension: Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
Why it replaces Duplicate Tabs Closer: Another popular YouTube extension: Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
Instant AI summaries and transcripts for YouTube videos.
Why it replaces Duplicate Tabs Closer: Another popular YouTube extension: Instant AI summaries and transcripts for YouTube videos.
What is the song? Song identifier tells you!
Why it replaces Duplicate Tabs Closer: Another popular YouTube extension: What is the song? Song identifier tells you!
Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Why it replaces Duplicate Tabs Closer: Another popular YouTube extension: Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
Why it replaces Duplicate Tabs Closer: Another popular YouTube extension: Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
Send YouTube to NotebookLM. Save videos, sync YouTube channel to NotebookLM, and manage any NotebookLM video easily
Why it replaces Duplicate Tabs Closer: Another popular YouTube extension: Send YouTube to NotebookLM. Save videos, sync YouTube channel to NotebookLM, and manage any NotebookLM video easily
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Empty New Tab Page is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.
Yes — Empty New Tab Page, Vertical Tabs in Side Panel, Video Speed Controller are free.
