Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch)

Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch)

Use a keyboard shortcut to switch between two most recent tabs.

What is Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch)?
Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) is a Chrome extension that allows you to easily switch between the two most recent tabs using a customizable keyboard shortcut. You can configure the hotkey and its settings within the extension. Learn how to set up the hotkey and make adjustments to the Chrome settings file for a personalized browsing experience. Note that proper syncing and disabling of settings synchronization is necessary to retain the changed hotkey across Chrome restarts.
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By: ilyachase
Users: 906 ▲ 9
Rating: 4.60 (15)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2024-03-02)
Creation date: 2021-11-14
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 78.41K
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By default, the hotkey is Alt+Q (⌥Q on Mac) but can be configured by accessing the following URL: chrome://extensions/shortcuts Please, take note that it's not possible to use existing Chrome hotkeys on this page.

If you still want to set e.g. Ctrl+Tab as a hotkey, you have to change the Chrome settings file. On Windows: Press Win+R and execute "notepad %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences". On Ubuntu: gedit ~/.config/google-chrome/Default/Preferences Then change all occurrences of Alt+Q to Ctrl+Tab Important: if you're using Google account sync, disable settings synchronization. Otherwise, Chrome will be overriding the changed hotkey on each restart.

If the above way doesn't work for you, follow the instructions on this Gist: https://gist.github.com/ilyachase/49c7a6d1aa543d16568520560cfaf226

User reviews
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Pros
  • Works perfectly
  • Small download
  • Lightweight extension
  • No annoying payment requirement
Cons
  • Does not support tab switching within a group
  • Stopped working for some users
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly
  • Stopped working
Recent reviews
by Falit Sikri Falit Sikri, 2024-01-26


Good job, but chrome recently released the tab group. The current tab switching does not support tab switching within a group.
by Dylan Dylan, 2024-03-12
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Safety
Risk impact

Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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