How do I turn off Recently Closed in Chrome?

You can disable the "Recently Closed" feature in Chrome by using Chrome flags. Here's how:

1. Open Chrome and go to Chrome Flags: In the address bar, type chrome://flags and press Enter.

2. Search for the Relevant Flag: In the search bar at the top of the page, type "Recently Closed". Look for a flag named something similar to "Enable the 'Recently Closed' navigation" or a flag specifically mentioning recently closed tabs.

3. Disable the Flag: Once you find the flag, click the dropdown menu next to it.

4. Select "Disabled": Choose "Disabled" from the dropdown menu.

5. Relaunch Chrome: A button labeled "Relaunch" will appear at the bottom of the page. Click it to restart Chrome and apply the changes. The "Recently Closed" feature should now be disabled.

Why do this?

Disabling the "Recently Closed" feature might be desirable for users who:

• Want a cleaner browser interface.
• Are concerned about privacy (though clearing browsing history is a more effective measure).
• Prefer to manage their open tabs and browsing history manually.

Important Considerations:

• Chrome flags are experimental features and are subject to change or removal in future versions of Chrome.
• Disabling certain flags may affect browser functionality.
• If you encounter issues after disabling a flag, you can revert to the default setting by selecting "Default" from the dropdown menu and relaunching Chrome.