Tab ReTitle

Change tab titles easily!
What is Tab ReTitle?
Tab ReTitle is an innovative Chrome extension that provides users the ability to rename their tab titles easily. This tool includes noteworthy features such as the persistence of titles through multiple sessions, saving titles across devices logged into the same account, setting temporary titles, and an option to lock the title to a tab. It even extends its functionality via a keyboard shortcut and context menu option. Users can personalize even local file page titles and saved bookmarks' titles. It also introduces beta features like Regex capture & replacements and URL matching.

Extension stats

By: layzuki
Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.50 (50)
Version: 1.5.2 (Last updated: 2020-08-27)
Creation date: 2018-11-19
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
  • bookmarks
Size: 176.13K

Other platforms

Tab ReTitle (v1.5.2)
4.30 (84) 3,219+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Simply click on the icon to rename the tab title. Features:

  • Persistent throughout multiple sessions
  • Titles saved across devices (under the same account)
  • Domain-level titles
  • Option to set a temporary title
  • Option to lock the title to a tab
  • Keyboard shortcut with ALT+ SHIFT + X
  • Context menu option
  • Local file pages can have titles too
  • Use saved bookmarks' titles
  • Prefix the original titles (Using $0 inserts the old title)

Beta features: (Might not work perfectly)

  • Regex capture & replacements
  • Regex URL matching and captures

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to install and use
  • Allows persistent re-titling of tabs
  • Supports RegEx and wildcards for customization
  • Helps improve productivity by making tabs easily distinguishable
  • Non-intrusive and works well with specific page settings
Cons
  • Does not work with all websites
  • Renamed titles revert when tabs are clicked
  • Lacks an export feature for settings
  • Reported bugs on certain systems, like Mac Chrome
Most mentioned
  • Works flawlessly or like a charm
  • Easy to use
  • Needs better support for specific sites
  • Persistence of renamed tabs after refresh and close
  • Feedback on specific functionalities like saving settings
Recent reviews
'Permissions: Read your browsing history Read and change your bookmarks' Why.
by David Miller, 2024-08-02

Very Good! but it can only last up to the time the tab is closed. In Vivaldi, it will flicker, but work.
by Pat MySecret, 2024-07-24

The best one especially the "per tab or domain" setting helps me a lot!
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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