anchor

Tab switcher for Google Chrome.
What is anchor?
"Anchor" is a tab switcher extension for Google Chrome. It allows you to search for tabs, bookmarks, and history pages by using filters like "t:", "b:", and "h:". Set up keyboard shortcuts for easy navigation.

Extension stats

Users: 196 ▼ -5
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 3.7.0 (Last updated: 2023-05-07)
Creation date: 2020-05-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • bookmarks
  • favicon
  • history
  • system.display
  • tabs
Size: 67.75K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Anchor is a tab switcher extension. You can search for tabs that match the words you enter. It's also possible to search for pages from your bookmarks or history by using the following filters.

  • "t:(keyword)" - Find from tabs.
  • "b:(keyword)" - Find from bookmarks.
  • "h:(keyword)" - Find from histories.

If no filter is specified, it works the same as if "t:" were specified.

Filters can also be combined. For example:

  • "tb:" - Find from tabs and bookmarks.
  • "tbh:" - Find from tabs, bookmarks and histories.

After installation, select "Keyboard shortcuts" from the menu in the Chrome extension settings and setup the shortcuts.

Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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