Switch Tabs

Switch Tabs

The easiest way to switch tabs on Google Chrome.

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What is Switch Tabs?
"Switch Tabs" is a handy Chrome extension designed to help users effortlessly preview and toggle between their open tabs. It enables quick navigation using the combination of Alt + X or Alt + C for previous and next tab respectively, or by using Alt + keyboard arrow keys. It also lets you select tabs directly with the mouse cursor, providing a simple and efficient tab management solution.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 2.64 (36)
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2017-04-16)
Creation date: 2017-04-15
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 314.37K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

Switch Tabs is the only extension that lets you easily preview opened tabs and switch between them quickly.

  • Press Alt + X to jump to the previous tab
  • Press Alt + C to go to the next tab

Or

  • Use Alt + the keyboard arrows (←, →, ↑, ↓)
  • or click with the mouse cursor to select tabs directly.

Enjoy!

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • It works great for switching tabs, particularly in full screen.
  • Useful for full-screen viewing.
  • Super useful!
Cons
  • Does not work at all for some users.
  • Caused Chrome and/or computer to crash after installation.
  • Shortcut key does not work or needs to click another tab before it works.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work or not functioning as intended.
  • Crashing issues after installation.
  • Useful/full-screen functionality when it does work.
Recent reviews
This one does not work at all. Do not bother try it.
by Bryan Fisk Bryan Fisk, 2024-01-31

does not work
by Tim James Tim James, 2023-12-01

It works great!!
by Olim Pather Olim Pather, 2022-12-10
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Safety
Risk impact

Switch Tabs 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 Switch Tabs if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Switch Tabs has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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