OmniTab

Quickly switch tabs using the omnibar

OmniTab Chrome Extension - Quickly Switch Tabs

OmniTab is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly switch tabs using the omnibar. By typing 'o' in the address bar and tapping space, you can activate OmniTab search. Simply type in the name of the tab you want to find and press enter. With OmniTab, finding tabs is easier and faster than ever before.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 341
13
Rating: 4.31
(13)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2013-02-20)
Creation date: 2013-02-20
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 65.18K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

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

User reviews

The best of the category!
by Rogerio M. Souza, 2023-03-08

Does work, but could be much better. 1. You'll just jump to one of the open tabs that matches the query 2. You can't select any other match. 3. There's no way to preview where you'll go 4. The extension has access to all your tabs, but isn't open sourced like Fauxbar.
by Dan Dascalescu, 2014-03-09

Fast, simple, and effective. Does what it says on the box. ;-) Feature requests ---------------- 1. I really wish I could set a keyboard shortcut for this. Personally, Sublime Text has me used to typing Ctrl+P for this functionality. 2. One other problem I have with this is that I often forget what tabs I have open and end up with a bunch of duplicates; this extension doesn't solve that problem because I have to be explicitly searching for an existing tab in order to find it. Would be nice if this extension would integrate with the Omnibox's regular search functionality. (Although I realize that might not be possible due to limitations of Chrome's API.)
by Andrew Meyer, 2014-03-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

OmniTab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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