New Tab Switch

Set Focus to New Tabs

New Tab Switch - Chrome Extension

New Tab Switch is a simple Chrome extension that automatically sets focus to new tabs as they are opened from page links. It helps improve your browsing experience by ensuring that the newly opened tabs are in focus, allowing you to seamlessly explore different webpages without having to manually switch tabs.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 383
13
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2022-12-15)
Creation date: 2022-12-15
Size: 21.50K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 44,798 ▲ 861
Other rankings
#25530 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 77 #45 in switch keyword 27 ▲ 6 #251 in new tab keyword 50 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

Chrome killed my last extension to switch to the new tab opened by clicking on an article on a website. This extension replaces having to use middle mouse button with Shift to switch. Works great!
by John Pombrio, 2025-02-21
by dr. Wardiansah, M.Biomed., 2025-01-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

New Tab Switch does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of New Tab Switch. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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