Tab Number

Number tabs when the ctrl/alt/cmd button is held.
What is Tab Number?
"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.

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: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*/*
  • chrome://favicon/
Size: 27.67K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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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
  • Works as intended when activated.
  • Useful for organizing tabs with numbers.
Cons
  • Does not support dark mode.
  • Numbers are invisible on dark backgrounds.
  • Long response time for displaying numbers.
  • Does not work on MacBook.
  • Does not work with HTTPS pages.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Please support dark mode
  • Numbers are black, therefore invisible on a dark theme.
  • Please add an option for choosing font color.
  • Increase response time.
Recent 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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