# shortcuts

> The WebExtension allows switching tabs with CTRL+\[1-9\] without disabling ALT+\[1-9\]. (only useful for Linux users) Source: https://github.com/SqYtCO/shortcuts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/shortcuts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/shortcuts)

## Overview

- **ID:** `shortcuts`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SqYtCO
- **Category:** other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 151
- **Weekly downloads:** 6
- **Rating:** 4.85 / 5 (13 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-01-14
- **Size:** 8.81 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/shortcuts/)

## Description

The **shortcuts** Chrome extension enhances tab navigation specifically for Linux users by enabling switching between tabs using the keyboard shortcut CTRL+[1-9]. Unlike other methods that disable ALT+[1-9], this extension preserves ALT shortcuts while providing an alternative, efficient way to navigate tabs.

This WebExtension is lightweight and focused, perfect for Linux users who want more flexible and customizable keyboard shortcuts in their browser. Developed as an open-source project, the extension's source code is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/SqYtCO/shortcuts).

## Rankings

- #9,499 — Overall
- #11 — shortcut

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/shortcuts)