Tab Thumbnails Switcher

Use Ctrl+Tab to switch between tabs in MRU order, with optional thumbnail previews.

What is Tab Thumbnails Switcher?

Tab Thumbnails Switcher is a Chrome extension that allows you to switch between tabs in MRU order with optional thumbnail previews using the Ctrl+Tab shortcut. It works on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11, and does not access or collect personal data.

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Extension stats

By: https://autocontrol.app

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Users: 6,000+

Rating: 4.64 (121)

Version: 2024.5.22 (Last updated: 2024-05-24)

Creation date: 2020-06-17

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
tabs
storage
contextMenus
system.display
idle
chrome://favicon/

Size: 1.43M

Email: co*****@autocontrol.app

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 12966 ▼ 23

Other rankings

#265 in Functionality & UI ▼ 2

#31 in tab keyword 77 ▲ 7

#53 in works offline keyword 23 ▲ 2

#78 in inject keyword 8 ▲ 1

#183 in menu keyword 31

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Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

This extension shows a tab switcher menu when you press Ctrl+Tab. It's the same functionality you get from the task switcher in Windows when you press Alt+Tab, except this switcher shows your open tabs instead of your open programs.

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ KEY FEATURES ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

➭ Tabs are in recently used order. ➭ You can use Ctrl+Tab and Ctrl+Shift+Tab to navigate the tab list. ➭ You can choose a different keyboard shortcut. ➭ Mouse-only method: Click on the toolbar button and then click on the desired tab. ➭ You can choose between a menu with or without thumbnails. ➭ It doesn't modify or interfere with the web page you are viewing

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Great extension with a long-term user base.
Works well for switching between tabs and has a good concept.
High praise for fulfilling user needs and being easy to use.
Functions on multiple browsers, including Edge.
Users appreciate the thumbnail previews.

Cons

Limited functionality in managing tab groups.
Cannot close tabs easily (lack of an 'x' to close).
Max limit on tab previews creates inconvenience.
Some users experienced issues with performance when switching tabs too quickly.
Compatibility problems, including issues on Mac.

Most mentioned

Users depend on it for efficient tab switching.
The need for additional features like quick tab search.
Frustration over limitations in tab closing methods.
Appreciation for the extension's long-awaited functionality.
Mixed experiences regarding compatibility across browsers.

Recent reviews

Incredible and works exactly as I wanted Been using for years! Should be more widely used.

amit's phone, 2024-11-09

Great extension, I've been using it for over 5 years now and it works great. I can no longer use a Desktop browser without this extension. This extension is the main reason I haven't switched to Ubuntu because I couldn't find anything similar for it