Keyboard Shortcuts to Reorder Tabs

Reorder shortcuts using ctrl-shift pgup/pgdn on Windows/Mac just like you can already do in Linux.

Reorder Chrome Tabs with Keyboard Shortcuts

'Keyboard Shortcuts to Reorder Tabs' is a Chrome extension designed specifically for users on Chrome OS to enable efficient tab management. With straightforward keyboard commands, users can move tabs left, right, to the beginning, or end of the window, or to specific positions within the tab strip. The extension has been updated to support Manifest v3 and now functions exclusively on Chrome OS, filling in functionality gaps left by native OS support.
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Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 3.78
(117)
Version: 2.01 (Last updated: 2024-01-31)
Creation date: 2015-04-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 42.79K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Keyboard Switcher (v3.2)
4.48 (1,161) 371,677+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

What's New?

Works on Chrome OS only now that other OS support this natively.

About

Chrome on most operating systems lets you re-order your tabs using the keyboard shortcuts ctrl-shift-pgup and ctrl-shift-pgdn. However, if you use ChromeOS these shortcuts are not available to you. This tiny, unobtrusive extension fixes that.

Shortcuts

Move active tab left - ctrl-shift-pgup Move active tab right - ctrl-shift-pgdn Move active tab to first position - ctrl-shift-1 Move active tab to last position - ctrl-shift-9 Move active tab to nth position - ctrl-shift-<2..8>

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Does exactly what it says.
  • Simple and productive functionality.
  • Essential plugin for tab management.
  • Ability to reorder tabs to a specific position.
  • Works perfectly for some users.
Cons
  • Doesn't work for multiple users.
  • Keyboard shortcuts cannot be customized.
  • Issues reported on both Windows and Mac.
  • Conflicts with other extensions.
  • No longer works after initial installation for some users.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work.
  • Keyboard shortcuts cannot be customized.
  • Works perfectly.
  • Essential plugin.
  • Restarting the browser fixed issues for some users.
User reviews
No longer works. Windows 10 Chrome Version 127.0.6533.89 (Official Build) (64-bit) Does anyone ever prune out dis-functional extensions on the Chrome Web Store?
by Idaho Tim, 2024-08-03

Doesn't seem to work any more. Suggestions? I have this extension installed, Windows 11, now when I try it nothing happens.
by Barbara Lance, 2024-06-23

Move active tab to an index position doesn't work so this provides no functionality that is not inbuilt(left pgup, right pgdn)
by Charles Smith, 2024-06-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Keyboard Shortcuts to Reorder Tabs requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Keyboard Shortcuts to Reorder Tabs has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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