Previous Tab
Switch back to the previously active tab using the keyboard.
Previous Tab - Chrome Extension
Previous Tab is a Chrome extension that allows users to switch back to the previously active tab by pressing Ctrl+Q or clicking the icon. It also supports customizing keyboard shortcuts and accepts donations at donate.previoustab.com.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Very low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Size: 481.28K
Email: su*****@previoustab.com
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Extension summary
Switch to the previously active tab (last tab) by pressing Ctrl+Q, or clicking the Previous Tab icon.
You can change the keyboard shortcut by visiting chrome://extensions/shortcuts .
Chrome does not allow any extensions to use Ctrl+Tab or Ctrl+` as keyboard shortcuts.
The supported keys are Alt, Ctrl, Cmd along with: A-Z, 0-9, Comma, Period, Home, End, PageUp, PageDown, Space, Insert, Delete, Arrow keys (Up, Down, Left, Right) and the Media Keys (MediaNextTrack, MediaPlayPause, MediaPrevTrack, MediaStop).
Donations are appreciated at donate.previoustab.com
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Simple and perfect solution for tab switching
- Indispensable for productivity, particularly for multitasking and filling out forms
- Works as intended for most users
- Useful shortcut functionality (e.g., Ctrl+Q) for quick navigation
- Highly praised by long-time users
Cons
- Stopped working for some users after recent Chrome updates
- Issues with Chrome's new tab groups feature and saved groups
- Inconsistent behavior with keyboard shortcuts (e.g., cmd + A)
- Not compatible with certain browsers (e.g., Kiwi Browser for Android)
Most mentioned
- Works perfectly or great for most users
- Problems with recent updates and tab group functionalities
- Recipients express appreciation and reliance on the extension
- Shortcut features are highlighted positively
User reviews
Amazing!! thank you!!
by 
Yvan Joyce Carreon, 2024-12-16
Yvan Joyce Carreon, 2024-12-16Simply just perfect
by 
Valentin Varga, 2024-12-04
Valentin Varga, 2024-12-04I've wanted this feature for a long time ... this is a simple and perfect solution!
by 
Brett Attee, 2024-11-26
Brett Attee, 2024-11-26Extension safety
Risk impact
Previous Tab does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Previous Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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