Child Tab Next

Force new/duplicated tabs (but not those opened via links) to open next to their opener, not at the very end.
What is Child Tab Next?
Child Tab Next is a Google Chrome extension that enhances users' browsing experience by ensuring new or duplicated tabs (excluding those opened from links) open directly to the right of the tab it originated from. This process aids in maintaining an organized tab flow. This extension has been updated over time for better reliability. Please note, it was initially designed for personal usage and support response might be delayed.

Extension stats

Users: 682 ▲ 18
Rating: 4.24 (21)
Version: 3.0 (Last updated: 2024-02-14)
Creation date: 2017-05-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 19.41K

Other platforms

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

A Google Chrome extension to force new/duplicated tabs (but not those opened from links) to open to the right of the current tab.

Inspired by "Tab to the Next" ( https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tab-to-the-next/mpahcojfojbnloiafagggcdimaklphij/ ) Icons by New Mooon ( http://code.google.com/u/newmooon/ )


Changelog

  • 1.0 (9/15/13)
    • Initial release.
  • 2.0 (2/18/17)
    • Rewrote from scratch, should now be more reliable. Also added support for duplicating tabs.
  • 2.1 (3/29/21)
    • Fix extension not working for new tabs (by checking tab.pendingUrl)
  • 3.0 (2/13/24)
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well and does what it is designed to do
  • Lighter on memory usage compared to similar extensions
  • Provides a much-needed functionality for opening tabs next to the current tab
  • Users appreciate the extension's simple and effective solution
Cons
  • Stopped working for multiple users
  • Does not open tabs from bookmarks to the right
  • Interferes with other useful keyboard shortcuts
  • Concerns about reading browser history
Most mentioned
  • Stopped working
  • Works well and does its job
  • Lighter on memory
  • Interferes with other shortcuts
  • Concerns about security and data privacy
Recent reviews
by Harsh, 2024-04-04

Works well. Just what I needed, thanks! :)
by Lukas, 2024-02-05

Thank you for developing this extension on chrome. I recently swtiched from Firefox to Chrome since my firefox was bugging, and I realized that chrome does not have the convient way of "ctrl+left click on + sign" to open a new tab next to my current tab. Now I found this extension on StackExchange and it does the job! Hopefully the extension is secured and you won't rob my information haha, but other than that thank you.
by Yaozu Li, 2021-07-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Child Tab Next requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Child Tab Next is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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