Tab Scissors

This extension splits a window into two at the selected tab.

Tab Scissors - Split Chrome windows into two

Tab Scissors is a Chrome extension that splits a window into two at the selected tab, improving tab organization. It is especially helpful for users with multiple tabs open at once. This extension works well with Tab Glue to restore split windows.

Extension stats

By: Tir
Users: 700,000+
Rating: 4.09
(205)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2013-10-06)
Creation date: 2013-10-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 10.85K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Tab Scissors (v1.3)
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Extension summary

This simple tab organization tool divides one window into two.

If you have at least two tabs in the selected Chrome window, it will split that window into two smaller side-by-side windows. All the tabs on the left side of the selected tab will stay in the left window, and the rest will move to the window on the right.

It is especially helpful for those who have lots of tabs opened at a time.

This extension works great with Tab Glue (http://bit.ly/WjGnm7), which will glue all those pesky Chrome windows back together.

Version 1.2 Update: You can now also perform a glue or cut using a shortcut specified on the chrome extensions page. Default is Alt+S to cut, Alt+G to glue, Alt+A to glue all (including minimized windows)

User reviews

Have no idea what the complaints are about. I had opened about 50 pdf tabs open, needed them separated into two 25 tab pdf windows, did the thing perfectly. I use mine side-by-side all the time. Resizing isn't an issue, just slam the window up if you want it fullscreen, to the left or right if you want halfscreen.
by Kayla Flores, 2021-05-15

I have a MacBook Pro. I clicking alt+s it doesn't work
by Deanna Geertsema, 2020-08-14

Why does it need my browsing history? You dont need that in order to split my tabs. Looks fishy.
by Carl Meacham, 2020-04-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Tab Scissors may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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