how to check users leave a page

Question

I\'d like to know that a user leave from a Web page. I think there might be three scenarios: 1. move to another page in the same Web site, either open a new window or load a

Answer 1

I just want to comment that there is probably no reliable, cross-browser solution for this... I know this doesn't add much value to your question, but if you can resolve your problem in any other way, I think it would be also more ergonomic.

Answer 2

Take a look Mastering The Back Button With Javascript (it's the same principle). There are two relevant events: unload and beforeunload. Also see Best way to detect when user leaves a web page.

Answer 3

You can't detect opening a new window or tab, but you can listen for the 'onunload' event.

jQuery(window).bind("unload", function() {
    //your code here
}); 

This should fire when clicking on a link, closing the tab/window or pressing the back button.