Ctrl+Number to switch tabs

Name: Ctrl+Number to switch tabs
Rating: 4.9483 (116 reviews)
Author: Abigail

Adds keyboard shortcut Ctrl+1 to switch to the first tab, Ctrl+2 to switch to the second, and so on. Ctrl+9 switches to the last tab.

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Features & Capabilities

The Ctrl+Number to switch tabs Chrome extension enhances your browser navigation by enabling quick tab switching through keyboard shortcuts. Press Ctrl+1 to jump to the first tab, Ctrl+2 for the second, continuing up to Ctrl+8 for the eighth tab. Additionally, pressing Ctrl+9 immediately switches to the last tab, regardless of its position.

This extension is perfect for users who prefer keyboard navigation over mouse clicks, optimizing workflow efficiency by reducing the time spent locating tabs. With simple, intuitive shortcuts, managing multiple tabs becomes seamless and fast.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Abigail

Daily users:

2,944 -10

Rating:

4.95

(116)

Version:

1.0.2 Last updated: 2023-11-09

Version code:

5648540

Creation date:

2017-11-23

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Size:

8.14KB

URLs:

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-21

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,710 ▲ 4

Other rankings

#139 in Tabs

#273 in Other extensions ▲ 1

#2 in number keyword 49

#3 in cmd/ctrl+m keyword 61

#5 in switch keyword 25

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Developed by:

Abigail

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ctrl-number-to-switch-tabs/

Website:

https://github.com/AbigailBuccaneer/firefox-ctrlnumber/issues

User Reviews

Users consistently report the add‑on is reliable and exactly does what it promises, especially benefiting Linux users who prefer Ctrl+Number for tab switching. Reviewers appreciate its simplicity and minimalism, and several mention it ought to be included by default in Firefox. No recurring problems were reported.

Pros

Reliably works as described — many users say it "just works" or "does exactly what it says"
Particularly helpful for Linux users — restores familiar Ctrl+Number tab switching and fixes the Alt/Number annoyance
Simple and minimal — performs the single task cleanly without extra features
Many users feel this should be a built‑in Firefox feature (high demand for this behavior)

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Is Ctrl+Number to switch tabs Safe?

Risk impact

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Ctrl+Number to switch tabs does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.

Risk likelihood

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Ctrl+Number to switch tabs has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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