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.

Extension stats

Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.57 (21)
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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Extension 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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 effective functionality
  • Ability to sort tabs by URL
  • Does not disturb pinned tabs
  • Lightweight with no ads or paid features
  • User-friendly with a one-click sorting option
Cons
  • Issues with sorting tabs in tab groups
  • Recent updates caused confusion or dissatisfaction
  • Some users experienced compatibility problems with outdated Chrome
  • Concerns about new permissions related to browsing history
Most mentioned
  • Works well for sorting a large number of tabs
  • Compatible with other extensions like marvellous suspender
  • Users appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness
  • Authors responsive to user concerns and feedback
Recent reviews
simple, effective. Just awesome! Should be built in to Chrome & very lucky the creator of this extension made it possible
by Sacha Martin, 2024-09-02

sweet ext! but do have a question how does this diff from super tab sorter?any diff at all? just wondering if one offers more features than the others. thanks bro for extension again --- webber
by Webber, 2024-09-01

by bunny, 2024-05-26
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Extension 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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