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.

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By: previoustab.com

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.78

(120)

2 new ratings

Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-11)

Creation date: 2020-02-28

Size: 481.28K

Email: su*****@previoustab.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,394 ▲ 70

Other rankings

#259 in Functionality & UI

#11 in cmd/ctrl+m keyword 44

#51 in tab keyword 77 ▲ 7

#136 in switch keyword 26

#197 in shortcut keyword 38 ▲ 11

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Simple to use and convenient for switching between tabs
Works effectively and is reliable over long-term use
Great timesaver especially for multitasking
Helps with form filling by allowing easy access to other tabs
User-friendly with customizable shortcuts

Cons

Issues with functionality when using Chrome's tab group feature
Sometimes interferes with keyboard shortcuts like cmd + A
Not working in certain environments (e.g., Kiwi Browser for Android)
A few users experienced it stopping working after updates

Most mentioned

Excellent utility for effortlessly switching tabs
Not working properly with grouped tabs
Users are highly dependent on it for their workflow

User reviews

Thank you so much for making this. As a long time Firefox user, the lack of this feature always kept me away from Chrome. It blows my mind Chrome has not added this functionality.

Mama Bear Haven, 2025-03-07

Works great! <3

Adam, 2025-03-03

Convenient and simple to switch to previous visited tab.

Ajay Singh Thakurathi, 2025-02-16

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Previous Tab does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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