TabFloater: Picture-in-Picture for any tab!

TabFloater allows you to multitask by moving browser tabs into floating windows, similar to “Picture-in-Picture” on TVs.

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TabFloater: Picture-in-Picture for Any Tab!

TabFloater: Picture-in-Picture for any tab! is a Chrome extension that empowers users by enabling seamless multitasking through floating windows for browser tabs. Whether you're coding while referencing APIs, designing with inspiration from different sites, juggling emails and documents, or watching videos while working, TabFloater keeps all your essential information accessible and always on top. For full functionality, install the companion software on your computer. Discover more at https://www.tabfloater.io/

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Extension stats

By: https://tabfloater.io

Users: 6,000+

Rating: 3.80

(55)

Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-30)

Creation date: 2021-02-20

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
storage
tabs
alarms
notifications
offscreen

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 244.74K

Email: in*****@tabfloater.io

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 12,556 ▲ 38

Other rankings

#798 in Workflow & Planning #30 in picture keyword 40 ▼ 1 #229 in tab keyword 77 ▼ 16

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Super useful for multitasking and streaming
Helps with organization and efficiency while working
Works well for certain applications like Netflix and Twitch

Cons

Requires a companion app which is inconvenient
New subscription model and credit card requirements
Inconsistent functionality, especially for Mac users

Most mentioned

The need to install a companion app
Issues with the subscription and payment model
Functionality not matching expectations, especially the tab floating feature

User reviews

actually i found a free alternative because this is too complicated + you have to pay + download another app !! why!! the alternative guys is "Companion Window | Always on Top"

mido, 2025-03-08

For MacBook Air M3 and the latest Chrome the button does nothing.

Nataliia Storozhenko, 2025-02-20

used to be good but now you have to pay ;(

Christal Taylor, 2025-02-06

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Extension safety

Risk impact

TabFloater: Picture-in-Picture for any tab! requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of TabFloater: Picture-in-Picture for any tab!. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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