Tab Number

Number tabs when the ctrl/alt/cmd button is held.

Tab Number - Chrome Extension for Easier Tab Navigation

"Tab Number" is a unique Chrome extension that simplifies your web browsing experience by numbering your tabs. Simply hold the ctrl/alt/cmd key and the extension will display the number of each open tab, making jumping between tabs straightforward and easy. It also includes fixes for bugs such as persistent tab numbers after a page closure and provides full functionality even on pages without favicons.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.29
(55)
Version: 0.2.0.1 (Last updated: 2013-12-03)
Creation date: 2013-12-03
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*/*
  • chrome://favicon/
Size: 27.67K

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Extension summary

A tool for those who uses ctrl/alt/cmd+number to jump between tabs. Display page number when you hold ctrl/alt/cmd key.

Version 0.2.0.1:

  • Now the extension also works with pages having no favicon.
  • Fixed a bug that the number is not shown on some pages, such as google group.

Version 0.1.0.2:

  • Show tab numbers when alt is held in non-Mac system.
  • Fixed a bug that tab numbers stay if page is closed with ctrl/cmd+w.
  • Fixed a bug that tab numbers stay if control is switched to another window when ctrl/alt/cmd is held.

User reviews

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Pros
  • It works when you press alt, showing numbers on tabs.
  • Exactly what some users were looking for.
Cons
  • Does not support dark mode; numbers are not visible on dark themes.
  • Long response time before numbers display.
  • Doesn't work on certain setups (MacBook, https pages).
  • The color of the numbers is black by default, making them invisible on dark backgrounds.
Most mentioned
  • Dark mode support is needed.
  • Numerical display is not working for many users.
  • The numbers are invisible on dark themes.
User reviews
Doesn't work
by Keshav Sharma, 2024-03-17

please increase response time. numbers would display asap when alt is pressed.
by vijay maurya, 2023-08-25

Please can you support dark mode?
by Clément STARON, 2023-03-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tab Number requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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