In this gearupwindows guide, we’ll show you whether it’s possible to make the Brave browser warn you before closing all open tabs. While some web browsers offer built-in features to alert users before exiting with multiple tabs, Brave’s support for this functionality depends entirely on the operating system you use.
Is a Close Tab Warning Available in Brave?
Brave currently offers a setting called “Warn Before Quitting with ⌘Q”, but this feature is available only on macOS. When enabled, it helps prevent users from accidentally quitting the browser by requiring a longer key press of the ⌘Q shortcut.
Unfortunately, there is no official option for Windows or Linux users to enable a similar warning. This means if you’re using Brave on Windows 11 or Windows 10, the browser will close immediately when you exit—regardless of how many tabs are open.
Alternative Workaround Using an Extension
Although Brave on Windows does not offer a built-in setting to warn before closing all tabs, there is a workaround. You can use a third-party extension from the Chrome Web Store. Since Brave is based on Chromium, these Chrome extensions are fully compatible and work seamlessly within the browser.
Here’s how to set it up:
Step 1. Open Brave and go to the Chrome Web Store.
Step 2. In the search bar, type Chrome Close Lock and press Enter.
Step 3. Click Add to Brave next to the correct extension.
Step 4. In the confirmation pop-up, click Add extension.
Step 5. Once installed, open the extension settings and configure it to display a confirmation message before closing the window.
Step 6. Ensure the extension is enabled and set to run on all sites so it functions correctly across your browser activity.
How to Reopen Closed Tabs in Brave?
If you accidentally close Brave while multiple tabs are open, you can still recover them easily using the built-in session restore options:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + T on your keyboard to reopen the last closed tab or browser window.
- Alternatively, click the Menu (three horizontal lines), go to History, and select the recently closed session from the list.
This method won’t stop Brave from closing, but it can help you quickly recover lost tabs and continue browsing without starting over.
If you’re also customizing your browser for better productivity, check out our guide on how to bookmark a site on Brave and show or hide the bookmarks bar.
Conclusion
At this time, Brave does not support a native option to warn users before closing multiple tabs on Windows or Linux systems. The “Warn Before Quitting” feature is currently exclusive to macOS. If you’re a Windows user and want this added layer of protection, consider installing a reliable Chrome extension like Chrome Close Lock.
For browsers that offer built-in tab-close protection, check out our tutorial on how to make Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, and Vivaldi ask before closing all tabs.