Tab Cycler

Tab Cycler

Simple extension that allows you to customize the key-shortcuts for cycling left and right between tabs. Defaults: Alt-Shift-Left…

What is Tab Cycler?
Tab Cycler is a Chrome extension that lets you customize key-shortcuts for cycling between tabs. By default, it uses Alt-Shift-Left Arrow to cycle tab left and Alt-Shift-Right Arrow to cycle tab right. You can easily customize these shortcuts in the settings. Visit the GitHub repository for the code.
Merlin
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By: benl
Users: 60 ▲ 1
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 0.2 (Last updated: 2016-08-01)
Creation date: 2016-07-31
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
Size: 5.14K
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Merlin
Summary

Simple extension that allows you to customize the key-shortcuts for cycling left and right between tabs.

Defaults:

Alt-Shift-Left Arrow -> Cycle tab left. Alt-Shift-Right Arrow -> Cycle tab right.

To customize shortcuts: Settings -> Extensions -> Keyboard shortcuts (bottom of page)

Code hosted at: https://github.com/benletchford/chrome-tab-cycler

User reviews
Exactly what I wanted. I recall Chrome (or Brave) being able to switch tabs left and right with hotkeys, but now it only does so chronologically.
by Jasper T. Jasper T., 2022-01-11
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Safety
Risk impact

Tab Cycler may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Tab Cycler has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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