# CTRL - Tab Switcher

> Quickly switch between tabs by pressing control/ctrl + the first letter of the domain of an open tab.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ctrl-tab-switcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ctrl-tab-switcher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ctrl-tab-switcher`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Evi Wammes
- **Category:** tabs
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-08
- **First published:** 2024-11-07
- **Size:** 24 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ctrl-tab-switcher/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Evi-2003/crtl-tab-switcher](https://github.com/Evi-2003/crtl-tab-switcher)

## Description

This extension enables you to quickly switch between open tabs by pressing Control + the first letter of a domain in one of the open tabs. Designed for efficient multitasking, it reduces the need to click, making navigation faster and more intuitive. Perfect for users who want to work with the keyboard.

## Rankings

- #138,614 — Overall
- #70 — cmd/ctrl+m

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ctrl-tab-switcher)