How to detect if they left the Webpage?

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I need to be able to know if the user minimized the webpage or went to another Tab in their browser, Is that possible?

This might be of help http://stackoverflow.com/questions/147636/best-way-to-detect-when-user-leaves-a-web-page — Mahesh Velaga, Jan 13 '11 at 01:42
Short answer: yes, it is possible. Maybe you could describe what you're trying to accomplish - chances are, it would make for horrible usability. — Matt Ball, Jan 13 '11 at 01:42
@Mahesh: The titles are similar, but from the question body, the OP is asking something different. — Matt Ball, Jan 13 '11 at 01:43

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 13 '11 at 01:43

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Afraid not, the closest you can get is blur/focus on the window object like this:

$(window).blur(function() { console.log('left'); });
$(window).focus(function() { console.log('came back'); });

answered Jan 13 '11 at 01:43

Martin Jespersen

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You should mention this uses jQuery. In general, you won't get a positive reaction from assuming that a jQuery answer is acceptable. – Matt Ball Jan 13 '11 at 01:44

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