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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.

Come Back Browser Tab in action

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. ๐Ÿ‘€ We miss you! Come back!)
  • The message shown when the visitor returns (e.g. ๐ŸŽ‰ 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 siteโ€™s 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