Pin Tab

A browser action to pin a tab
What is Pin Tab?
"Pin Tab" is a Chrome extension that provides a useful feature for web users who open multiple tabs. It allows the user to create rules for automatic pinning of tabs based on their URLs. Additionally, the user can specify where a newly pinned tab should be placed, disable rules as needed, and even automate the shifting of unpinned tabs to the far right. This extension is also capable of pinning new tabs or tabs opened through the 'Open link in new tab' option.

Extension stats

By: hal313
Users: 8,000+
Rating: 4.59 (61)
Version: 1.3.3 (Last updated: 2019-04-26)
Creation date: 2019-04-25
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 176.13K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

A plugin to automatically pin tabs based on URL. Provides the ability to create multiple rules, disable rules and specify where the pinned tab should go.

Now supports automatic moving of unpinned tabs to the far right as well as pinning new tabs or tabs opened via "Open link in new tab".

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Does exactly what it claims to do without unnecessary features.
  • Easy to pin and unpin tabs with a quick-click.
  • Works as advertised for most users.
  • Has advanced option settings for tab management.
Cons
  • Pinned tabs are not persistent across different sessions or devices.
  • Has bugs that sometimes cause tab rules to be forgotten.
  • The tab index feature is not functioning as expected for some users.
  • Users can accidentally close pinned tabs using keyboard shortcuts.
Most mentioned
  • Desire for backup and sync features for settings.
  • Issues with tab positioning and ordering.
  • Frustration with bugs impacting usability.
Recent reviews
Please update with Google! This is the best extension and I am afraid Google will remove access.
by Andrew Toscano, 2024-09-13

by Morthagor, 2024-08-26

Best Pin Tab!!! I have used it for a decade!!!!
by Allison Griffin, 2023-08-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Pin Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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