Simple Tab Sorter

Simple Tab Sorter

Simple tab sorter that allows user-defined tab group order.

What is Simple Tab Sorter?
'Simple Tab Sorter' is a free open-source Chrome extension designed for user-customizable tab sorting and grouping. This sophisticated tool respects Google Chrome's Tab Groups and is equipped to handle tabs suspended by extensions. With the provision of a manual override for tab group orders, it offers functionality beyond URL or title-based sorting.
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Stats
Users: 4,000+
Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2024-01-05)
Creation date: 2020-06-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • tabGroups
  • storage
Size: 97.62K
URLs: Website
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Summary

"Simple Tab Sorter" is a free and open-source Google Chrome extension for people who want quick and easy user-customizable tab sorting and grouping.

In addition to standard URL or title-based sorting, its "killer features" are:

  • Respects Google Chrome's Tab Groups.
  • User configurable sort behavior for handling tabs suspended by extensions forked from The Great Suspender (please review the User Guide under Options for configuration instructions).
  • Simple manual override of tab group sort order.

Bug reports are welcome at https://github.com/pwhite2/simple-tab-sorter/issues. If you want additional functionality, please take a look at https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/super-tab-sorter/jjhppbooocacaccnhjninhmigbfmpnkh instead.

Thanks! Peter

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User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 and fast to use
  • Does not disturb pinned tabs
  • No unnecessary bloat or shady requests for permissions
  • Compatible with other Chrome extensions like Marvellous Suspender
Cons
  • Some users experienced issues with sorting inside tab groups
  • Confusing 'custom' option
Most mentioned
  • Simple and fast
  • Does not disturb pinned tabs
  • Works well with other extensions like Marvellous Suspender
  • No unnecessary bloat or shady requests for permissions
Recent reviews
as of this writing, works fine.. i usually open lots of tab and sorted my task as its url's parameter id, etc.. thank you.
by val chris val chris, 2024-04-19

Second best extension after Adblocker
by Erfar Krasnobay Erfar Krasnobay, 2024-01-07

The extension was updated and after I clicked is sorted the tabs of EVERY CHROME WINDOW I HAD opened messing up the order I was used to, why change something like that without a big warning ffs.
by Paolo Bugnone Paolo Bugnone, 2024-01-04
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Safety
Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Simple Tab Sorter has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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