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 users to use a keyboard shortcut to switch between the two most recent tabs. The default hotkey is Alt+Q, but it can be customized. The extension also provides instructions for changing the hotkey and disabling settings synchronization if necessary.

Extension stats

By: ilyachase
Users: 1,000+
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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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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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 effectively for tab switching
  • Offers productivity enhancements
  • Free to use and lightweight
  • Can be remapped to preferred shortcuts
  • Provides a solution to a common need among users
Cons
  • Limited to switching between only the last two tabs
  • Issues with functionality when tabs are pushed to another window
  • Not compatible with tab groups
  • Users experienced setup difficulties and errors
  • Some users found default settings lacking compared to other browsers
Most mentioned
  • Works well
  • Alt-Q shortcut functionality
  • Limitations with tab groups
  • Setup difficulties
  • Lack of built-in Chrome functionality
Recent reviews
by Elena Vedeneva, 2024-11-20

This is the one plugin that I cannot live without. Lightning fast. If the project is open sourced I want to see how it's implemented.
by denncc, 2024-11-18

Спасибо, удобно. Если б оно запоминало не 2 последних вкладки, а больше - было б лучше. Но спасибо и на этом)
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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