Recent Tabs

Cycle through your most recently used tabs (MRU) like Alt+Tab, but, with the shortcut keys Ctrl+Q or Ctrl+`(~) or assign your own!

Recent Tabs - Switch Between Your Browser Tabs Quickly

Recent Tabs is a Chrome extension designed to enhance user efficiency by providing a shortcut to quickly alternate between the most recently used tabs. Just like the Alt+Tab function in Windows, Recent Tabs uses the Ctrl+Tab, Ctrl+Q, or Ctrl+` keys, or any custom shortcut key of your choice. Now, browser tab navigation is just as easy as switching windows on your PC.
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Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Version: 3.6.1 (Last updated: 2024-06-06)
Creation date: 2018-02-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 38.22K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Just like using Alt+Tab for Windows except now for your browser tabs. Use Ctrl+Tab or Ctrl+Q or Ctrl+`(~) or assign your own shortcut key for swapping back and forth between your last viewed tabs.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effective at managing multiple tabs
  • Reduces cognitive load when switching tabs
  • Simplicity and ease of use
  • Responsive developer support
  • Ideal for developers with specific usage requirements
Cons
  • Intermittent functionality and reliability
  • Keyboard shortcuts often do not work as intended
  • Limited support for certain websites (e.g., bing.com, Google Sheets)
  • Issues with specific platforms like Ubuntu
  • Permissions requirements can be confusing
Most mentioned
  • Intermittent working status
  • Keybindings not functioning correctly
  • Developer responsiveness and support
  • Does not work on specific websites/platforms
  • Permissions needed for usage
User reviews
super cool!
by Andy, 2025-01-16

It works! However, it is really hard to make CTRL+TAB to work. Take a look at Jasons Blog
by Fabio Furia, 2025-01-04

I luv it, solved the cycling around 1000 tabs problem.
by Jean Hsu, 2025-01-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Recent Tabs requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Recent Tabs has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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