How to see more recently closed tabs in Chrome?

To see more recently closed tabs in Chrome, you can utilize the browser's history features, which are accessible through various shortcuts on desktop and the main menu on mobile devices. This allows you to restore individual tabs, entire windows, or even multiple tabs that were closed simultaneously.

On Desktop Chrome

Chrome provides several ways to recall tabs you've recently closed, ranging from the very last tab to a comprehensive list of your browsing history.

Quickly Reopen Last Closed Tab(s)

The quickest method to restore the single most recently closed tab is via a simple keyboard shortcut.

Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + T
macOS: Press Cmd + Shift + T

Repeatedly pressing this shortcut will reopen tabs in the reverse order they were closed, allowing you to restore several recent tabs one by one.

Alternatively, you can:

Right-click on any empty space in the tab bar at the top of your Chrome window.
Select "Reopen closed tab" from the context menu.

Accessing Your Full Browsing History

For a more extensive list of recently closed tabs, including those from previous browsing sessions or specific windows, delve into your full browsing history.

Open the History page:
- Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + H
- macOS: Press Cmd + Y
- Alternatively, type chrome://history into your address bar and press Enter.
On the History page, you'll see a chronological list of all your visited pages. Recently closed tabs will be visible here, often grouped by the time or session they were opened and closed.
Click on any entry to reopen that specific page in a new tab.

This feature is particularly useful for finding tabs that were closed much earlier or if you've closed multiple tabs and need to sift through them. If you're signed into Chrome with your Google account, you may also see "Tabs from other devices" which can help you find tabs opened on your other synced devices.

Restoring a Closed Window

If you accidentally closed an entire Chrome window, you can often restore all its tabs at once.

Right-click on any empty space in the tab bar.
Select "Reopen closed window". This will restore the last window that was closed, along with all its tabs.

On Chrome Mobile App

Accessing recently closed tabs on your smartphone or tablet follows a similar logic, utilizing the app's menu.

Using the History Menu

To view recently closed tabs and those from further back in time:

Tap the three-dot icon (or the up arrow, depending on your device and Chrome version) located in the top right corner of your Chrome mobile app.
From the menu that appears, tap "History".
In the History section, you'll find a list of your recently visited pages. Often, there's a dedicated "Recently Closed" section or the most recent closures will be prominently displayed at the top. You can scroll through this list to find and tap on any tab you wish to reopen.

Bulk Restoring Closed Tabs

If you've recently closed multiple tabs at once, such as by swiping them away quickly or closing a tab group, Chrome often provides a quick way to restore them.

Immediately after closing multiple tabs, you might see an "Undo" prompt pop up at the bottom of your screen. Tapping this will restore the last set of tabs that were closed.
Within the "History" section mentioned above, you might find an entry for a "Previously closed session" or a group of tabs that were closed together, allowing you to restore them all at once.

Tips for Managing Tabs Effectively

To minimize the need for frequently restoring tabs, consider these helpful Chrome features:

Syncing Chrome History: Ensure you are signed in to Chrome with your Google account and have "History" enabled for syncing. This allows you to access your browsing history across all your synced devices.
Using Tab Groups: Organize related tabs into groups. This keeps your tab bar tidy and makes it harder to accidentally close many important tabs.
Pinning Tabs: For tabs you use constantly, right-click on the tab and select "Pin." Pinned tabs become small icons on the left of your tab bar and cannot be accidentally closed by clicking the 'X' button.

Action	Desktop Shortcut (Windows/Linux)	Desktop Shortcut (macOS)	Mobile App Navigation
Reopen Last Closed Tab	`Ctrl + Shift + T`	`Cmd + Shift + T`	N/A (use History)
Open Full History	`Ctrl + H`	`Cmd + Y`	Three-dot menu > History
Reopen Last Closed Window	Right-click tab bar > "Reopen closed window"	Right-click tab bar > "Reopen closed window"	N/A (use History for session restore)
Bulk Restore Multiple Recently Closed Tabs	`Ctrl + Shift + T` (repeatedly) or History	`Cmd + Shift + T` (repeatedly) or History	"Undo" prompt or History

For more detailed information on managing your browsing, refer to the Google Chrome Help.