IdleSwitcher

Auto-switches to a preset tab or cycle through tabs after the user becomes inactive.
What is IdleSwitcher?
IdleSwitcher is a Chrome extension that allows users to auto-switch to a preset tab or cycle through tabs when they become inactive. It provides the option to select a specific tab or set a timeout for tab cycling. With IdleSwitcher, users can optimize their browsing experience by easily managing their tabs based on their activity level.

Extension stats

Users: 69 ▼ -6
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2016-09-01)
Creation date: 2016-08-31
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • idle
  • alarms
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 31.64K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Version 1.2.0:

  • Added option to cycle through tabs with the given timeout instead of switching to a specified tab
  • Fix issue where selected tab is closed before becoming idle

Version 1.1.0:

  • Added ability to select which tab becomes active after user becomes idle
  • Tab switching now also occurs when computer becomes locked

Version 1.0.0:

  • Created Extension
  • Timeout for idle is set in minutes
  • When idle, active tab is updated to first tab
    • Will add functionality later to change this to custom tab

User reviews

it will be better than TabCarousel
by Pavlo Bashynskyi, 2016-09-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

IdleSwitcher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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