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Prevent Duplicate Windows/Tabs

Published September 2019
   •    Updated December 2025

Plugin details

Detect when users open multiple tabs of your site and react instantly. Show a warning, block access or auto-close duplicate tabs with a custom delay to avoid performance issues and maintain stability.
       



⚡ Main Functions:

Duplicate Tab Detection.
   Detect when a user opens multiple tabs or windows of your site.
Event Triggering.
   Fire an event automatically when a duplicate tab is found.
Custom Responses.
   Show a popup, alert, or block content when duplicates occur.
Auto-Close Tabs.
   Close duplicate tabs automatically with a custom delay.

⚡ Key Features:

⚡ Resource Optimization
     Prevent excess device usage from duplicated tabs.
🔄 Workflow Integration
      Handle detection and responses directly in workflows.



Documentation

We’ve created a detailed step-by-step guide for the Prevent Duplicate Windows/Tabs Plugin. It includes a comprehensive overview of all features, practical use cases, and answers to frequently asked questions.

       

FAQ

What is the Prevent Duplicate Windows/Tabs plugin?
It detects when a user opens more than one browser tab or window for your site in the same browser on the same device.

What happens when a duplicate tab is detected?
The plugin triggers a “Duplicate tab detected” event, letting your workflow show a popup, alert, or block access to content.

Can it automatically close the duplicate tab/window?
Yes. You can enable an option to auto-close the duplicate tab/window, and you can set a delay (in milliseconds) before it closes.

How do I enable the detection on a page?
Place the Duplicate Windows/Tabs element on any page where you want the behavior to apply. It will monitor for duplicates when active.

What should I do in the workflow when the event fires?
Use the “A duplicate tab has been detected” event in your workflow to define what happens - e.g., show a modal, redirect, disable content, or whatever fits your app logic.

Does the plugin prevent all duplication always?
No. It detects and helps manage duplicate tabs/windows, but behavior may vary depending on browser caching or device specifics. Use it as a control mechanism, not as strict enforcement.

Who do I contact for support or to report bugs?
You can email the plugin support team with questions, suggestions, or bug reports (support contact is listed in the plugin’s documentation).




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Support

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Platform

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Instructions

Please refer to the plugin documentation to see how to configure it: https://docs.zeroqode.com/prevent-duplicate-windowstabs-293c669b00ed807a8f21e9690808271d

Types

This plugin can be found under the following types:
Element   •   Event

Categories

This plugin can be found under the following categories:
Analytics   •   Media   •   Technical   •   Visual Elements

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