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.

Extension stats

By: benl
Users: 84 ▲ 2
Rating: 5.00 (3)
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

Other platforms

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Not available on Edge
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Extension 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

by Isaiah Mitchell, 2024-10-13

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., 2022-01-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tab Cycler requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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