# Tab Switch

> Switch tabs using ctrl+left and ctrl+right

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `tab-switch`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Awuthme
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 161
- **Weekly downloads:** 7
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (16 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-04
- **First published:** 2020-02-23
- **Size:** 11 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tab-switch/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/FlorianSchroevers/tabswitch](https://github.com/FlorianSchroevers/tabswitch)

## Description

Tab Switch is a simple yet powerful Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by allowing you to effortlessly switch between tabs. With intuitive keyboard shortcuts, just press `ctrl+left` to move to the tab on the left and `ctrl+right` to jump to the tab on the right. This tool boosts your productivity by enabling faster navigation without using your mouse.

Ideal for users who manage multiple tabs simultaneously, Tab Switch simplifies workflow and improves browser usability. The extension is lightweight, easy to install, and requires no additional setup—start switching tabs seamlessly as soon as it's enabled.

## Rankings

- #9,232 — Overall
- #7 — switch
- #61 — pitch
- #173 — tab
- #200 — tabellenkalkulation
- #250 — database

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`

## 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/tab-switch)