Come Back Browser Tab
Most visitors navigate away from your site far before they're done reading. The Come Back Browser Tab plugin helps you gently remind them to return by dynamically updating the browser tab title when they switch away - and again when they return. Whether running a blog, documentation site, or business page, this plugin adds a human touch to your site and boosts engagement by making the tab title work as a subtle nudge.

How it works
The plugin listens for browser tab visibility changes and updates the <title>
tag in real time. You can fully customize:
- The message shown when the tab becomes inactive (e.g.
๐ We miss you! Come back!
) - The message shown when the visitor returns (e.g.
๐ Welcome back!
) - The timing for when each message appears and how long they remain
This allows you to create a friendly micro-interaction that surprises and delights users without being intrusive.
Key features
- Custom away and return messages: Set personalized tab titles for both when the user leaves the tab and when they return.
- Emoji support: Use emoji in your messages to make the interaction more expressive and attention-grabbing.
- Delay control: Choose how long the plugin waits before showing the away or return title. Use
0
for immediate effect. - Flexible return duration: Decide how long the return message stays before the original title is restored.
- Safe and lightweight: Adds only a few lines of JavaScript to your siteโs footer – no external dependencies.
- No configuration required – but fully customizable: By default, the plugin is ready to use with friendly messages and instant switching
Details
- Version:
- Updated:
- Mar, 29 2025
Requirements and compatibility
- Browser:
- Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera
- Requirements:
- Publii 0.43.x and up