Random Tab Switch

Random Tab Switch

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-07-28
By: KVS
Users: 581
Rating: 4.67 (6)
Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2019-02-06)
Creation date: 2019-02-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size: 13.37K

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Extension summary

Switches to a random tab and gives you the option of closing the current one as well.

User reviews

It seems some concession needs to be made with any/all of the extensions of this kind, i.e., those that open a random tab from the tabs you currently have open. Like others have said, if the fact that it closed the current tab prior to opening the random tab weren't the default action, this would be a 5 star extension and the best of the bunch but as far as concessions go, this is easier for me to deal with than a painfully long execution time, as is the case with another extension of this kind. If it's still maintained and could be updated to change the default action/make it optional - well, that would be pretty cool/ Either way, strong showing. Thanks dev!
by Paul Edward, 2021-10-13

Solid extension. It would be nice if the "close the current tab and go to a random tab" was an easily accessed option, rather than an always-on one. If I could shift-click the random tab icon and it would close the current tab, that would be ideal. Or if I could right-click the icon in the browser bar and select "close the current tab and go to a random tab".
by Steven Jonas, 2020-09-01

Could you update the extension and make it work over multiple windows ? This only works for the tabs in the current active windows.
by sounds oddant, 2020-07-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Random Tab Switch requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Random Tab Switch may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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