# Better tab rotate

> Rotate/cycle the active tab automatically after configured period with with user activity/idle detection.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/better-tab-rotate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/better-tab-rotate)

## Overview

- **ID:** `better-tab-rotate`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Eemeli Welling
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 41
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 1.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-02
- **First published:** 2024-07-10
- **Size:** 16 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/better-tab-rotate/)

## Description

Better Tab Rotate is a Chrome extension designed to automatically cycle through your open tabs at a configurable interval. By clicking the extension icon, users can start or pause the automatic tab rotation. Unique to this tool is its user activity and idle detection feature — it only cycles the tabs when the user is idle, preventing interruptions during active browsing.

This makes Better Tab Rotate perfect for kiosk setups, display purposes, or scenarios where hands-free or unattended tab cycling is beneficial. It ensures seamless viewing without disrupting your workflow when you engage with any tab. Whether you juggle multiple tabs for work or need automated cycling for presentations, this extension provides an efficient and user-friendly solution.

## Rankings

- #17,912 — Overall
- #105 — configure
- #140 — state
- #197 — activity

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `idle`
- `activeTab`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/better-tab-rotate)