Tabs to Front v2

Brings newly created tabs to the foreground.
What is Tabs to Front v2?
Tabs to Front v2 is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience. Instead of opening new tabs in the background, this extension forces them to open immediately in the foreground. This essential tool is an updated version of the original 'Tabs to the Front!' by Abarth, established in 2010. Appropriate for users who prefer immediate access to their newly opened tabs, this extension provides a simplistic, straightforward, and no-frills solution.

Extension stats

By: DougCuk42
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.73 (52)
Version: 2.2 (Last updated: 2024-04-15)
Creation date: 2019-01-02
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 11.88K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

New tabs open immediately instead of in the background. Update of original "Tabs to the Front!" by Abarth (2010).

Chrome opens new tabs in the background and provides no option to switch to them immediately. This extension forces new tabs to open immediately. Basic, no frills, no extra features.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works on Vivaldi
  • Simple and useful functionality
  • Restores previous functionality lost in other extensions
  • Helps fix Chrome's default behavior
Cons
  • Lacks option to temporarily disable the extension
  • Not as feature-rich as the original version
  • Some users find security concerns with other extensions
Most mentioned
  • Replacement for original Tabs to the Front extension
  • Desire for a disable/enable toggle feature
  • Gratitude for restoring lost functionality
Recent reviews
Works on Vivaldi, many thanks🥰
by Andrew Przelucki, 2024-10-13

by Giwoyuna Blues, 2024-10-08

by google user, 2024-10-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tabs to Front v2 does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Tabs to Front v2 may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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