Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch)

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

Switch Between Recent Tabs - Chrome Extension

'Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch)' is a Chrome extension that allows users to efficiently switch between the last two opened tabs using a simple keyboard shortcut. By default, it is set to Alt+Q, and users can customize this shortcut via chrome://extensions/shortcuts. For advanced users, modifications can be made to the Chrome settings file for additional hotkey options. This extension is free and aims to improve browsing efficiency.

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By: ilyachase

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.67

(36)

Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2024-12-02)

Creation date: 2021-11-14

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

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Size: 78.41K

Email: il*****@gmail.com

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# 24,012 ▲ 98

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#7716 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 25 #33 in switch keyword 20 ▼ 7

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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

This extension is free and always will be. However, if you want to buy the author a coffee, it will be much appreciated 🤗 https://buymeacoffee.com/ilyachase

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