Tab Shifter

NOTE: This extension does not work on Macs (I don't have a Mac and never tested it on a Mac. Maybe sometime in the future!) With…
What is Tab Shifter?
Tab Shifter is a Chrome extension that simplifies tab management by enabling you to move and manage tabs using easy keyboard shortcuts. It offers features such as moving active tabs left or right, pinning or unpinning tabs, maximizing or shrinking windows, moving tabs between screens, and even moving windows between monitors. With Tab Shifter, you can optimize your productivity by reducing reliance on the mouse and accessing tab functions swiftly. This extension is designed to save time and improve efficiency when navigating through multiple tabs and windows in Google Chrome.

Extension stats

By: alexbudy
Users: 218 ▲ 5
Rating: 3.25 (12)
Version: 1.13 (Last updated: 2022-05-09)
Creation date: 2017-03-13
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • background
  • storage
Size: 16.60K

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Extension summary

NOTE: This extension does not work on Macs (I don't have a Mac and never tested it on a Mac. Maybe sometime in the future!)

With very simple key strokes, Tab Shifter (and Window Mover) allows you to move the active tab left/right, and pin/unpin.

It also optionally allows you to maximize and shrink your chrome screen, move tabs between screens, and move windows between monitors - all with just the keyboard!

Main Controls: Ctrl+left/right (arrows): moves active tab let/right Ctrl+up (arrows): pins/unpins active tab

Optional Controls (toggled in Options page): Move current window between monitors: Ctrl+Shift+[ or ] Maximize or shrink active window: Ctrl+Shift+' or/ Bring current tab to its own window: Ctrl+Shift+Space Bring current tab to another window (if available): Ctrl+Shift+Down

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User reviews

"NOTE: This extension does not work on Macs"... -LOL- ma se non funziona manco su windows 10 con Chrome Versione 102.0.5005.63 (Build ufficiale) (a 64 bit)!!!🤣
by Alexia K, 2022-06-09

Just added to Chrome and clicked on it, hoping to find the thing that would let me move windows between screens. Looked at the screen shot and the demo video. In the video I see activity at the top where all the tabs may be seen. Text appears saying CTRL+---> (right arrow) will move tab right etc.. Ok, but I'm not quite sure if I'm experiencing the benefits yet, as I was able to move tabs using existing Chrome features. What I would really like to do is move entire windows and Tabs between screens ..was hoping for a context menu that would facilitate that...am I in the right place? Well, I've been exploring this app since I wrote the above paragraph about 20 mins ago. I see that keyboard shortcuts allow moving windows between screens. Now, I was already able to do this using Window Key + Shift + right/left arrow. I suppose this extension is not for me in that case. However for anyone who was not able to do this screen hopping before, I think it's a GREAT help. Shall give it four stars for that.
by James Baker, 2021-05-18

Doesn't seem to work right now :/ to github I go
by Anthony Keydel, 2018-12-19
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Tab Shifter requires very minimum permissions.

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