Tab Modifier

Take control of your tabs
What is Tab Modifier?
Tab Modifier is an open-source Chrome extension that gives you control over your tabs. With this extension, you can easily rename tabs, change tab icons, pin favorite tabs, group tabs, prevent accidental closures, manage unique tabs, and mute annoying tabs. You can set rules effortlessly from the Options page and quickly rename a tab by right-clicking on the page. Access to all websites is required for the extension to update each visited site, and no user data is stored.

Extension stats

Users: 70,000+
Rating: 4.28 (390)
Version: 1.0.11 (Last updated: 2024-07-25)
Creation date: 2018-03-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • tabGroups
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 167.94K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

This extension is open-source! Contribute at https://github.com/furybee/chrome-tab-modifier

  • Rename your tabs with a click
  • Change tab icons easily
  • Pin your favorite tabs
  • Group your tabs for better organization
  • Prevent accidental tab closures
  • Manage unique tabs
  • Mute annoying tabs

Set your rules effortlessly from the Options page. Quickly rename a tab by right-clicking anywhere on the page and selecting "Rename Tab".

Check out the latest updates: https://github.com/furybee/chrome-tab-modifier/releases

About Permissions: Access to all websites is required for the extension to update each visited site. We do not store any of your data; your rules are saved on your computer.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great functionality and impressive UI
  • Helps in organizing tabs automatically
  • Supports multiple groups and dynamic rules
  • Reliable for sorting tabs and automations
  • Useful for setting custom tab icons
Cons
  • Recent updates caused bugs and issues with saving settings
  • Inability to rename tabs in some cases
  • Some features, like uploading .ico files, are missing
  • Previous rules not importing or updating correctly
  • Extension stopped working after Chrome updates
Most mentioned
  • Issues with saving custom tab icons
  • Bugs in the new version impacting productivity
  • Reliability and usefulness of the extension indicated by multiple users
  • Requests for enhancements around UI and functionality
  • Overall dissatisfaction with recent updates
Recent reviews
Impressed with the UI... Amazing functionality 💯
by Noel Maniraguha, 2024-09-04

Love this extension and will keep using it to modify my tabs. That being said, I wish there was a way to upload .ico files from your local device for the tab icons. I know there's a way to use URLs, but uploading the icons would be much easier!
by Kyle Sanquist, 2024-09-02

So helpful extension and thanks to the develop for this excellent work
by Abdelrahman KASM, 2024-08-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tab Modifier is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Tab Modifier if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Tab Modifier has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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