Tab Origin

Return to the page from which you opened this tab.

Tab Origin Chrome Extension

Tab Origin is a Chrome extension that provides a shortcut to return to the original page from which you opened the current tab. It solves the problem of navigating back to the search page without having to search your history or use the undo close tab feature. The extension can even be used recursively on tabs opened by Tab Origin, as it tracks the history. Simply use the cmd/ctrl-shift-u shortcut to access this convenient functionality.
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Extension stats

By: pelmers
Users: 61
-1
Rating: 5.00
(3)
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-01-15)
Creation date: 2017-03-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 9.55K

Other platforms

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Extension summary

Shortcut to return to the page from which you opened the current tab.

Motivation: you have a list of search results. You opened the first 5 in new tabs and closed the results list. Now you read the 5 top results, but they do not answer your question so you want to go back to the search page.

Without this extension, you would need to search your history or spam undo close tab.

This extension conveniently solves the problem by taking you straight back to the origin page, re-opening it if necessary.

You can even use it recursively on tabs opened by tab origin; the extension tracks the history.

I suggest the shortcut is cmd/ctrl-shift-u, set from the bottom of Extensions page. When origin information is unavailable for a tab a "N/A" badge is shown.

Port of my Tab Origin add-on from Firefox.

User reviews

Really convenient and cool feature!
by Anna Chi, 2017-02-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tab Origin requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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