Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch)

Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch)

Use a keyboard shortcut to switch between two most recent tabs.

Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch)
What is Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch)?
Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) is a Chrome extension that allows users to use a keyboard shortcut to switch between the two most recent tabs. The default hotkey is Alt+Q, but it can be customized. The extension also provides instructions for changing the hotkey and disabling settings synchronization if necessary.
Stats
By: ilyachase
Users: 1,000+
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2024-03-02)
Creation date: 2021-11-14
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 78.41K
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By default, the hotkey is Alt+Q (⌥Q on Mac) but can be configured by accessing the following URL: chrome://extensions/shortcuts Please, take note that it's not possible to use existing Chrome hotkeys on this page.

If you still want to set e.g. Ctrl+Tab as a hotkey, you have to change the Chrome settings file. On Windows: Press Win+R and execute "notepad %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences". On Ubuntu: gedit ~/.config/google-chrome/Default/Preferences Then change all occurrences of Alt+Q to Ctrl+Tab Important: if you're using Google account sync, disable settings synchronization. Otherwise, Chrome will be overriding the changed hotkey on each restart.

If the above way doesn't work for you, follow the instructions on this Gist: https://gist.github.com/ilyachase/49c7a6d1aa543d16568520560cfaf226

User reviews
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Pros
  • Works perfectly
  • Simple tab toggle switcher
  • Small download and lightweight extension
Cons
  • Does not support tab switching within a group
  • Stopped working for some users
Most mentioned
  • Works on the date of the review
  • Does the job without annoying payment requests
  • Not working within saved tab groups
Recent reviews
Had to switch to Chrome for work and this extension is the only thing that has made it bearable. Thank you!!
by Isabelle Isabelle, 2024-06-03

Superb! its works well!
by Nalla Perumal Nalla Perumal, 2024-06-01

Finally a simple tab toggle switcher that JUST WORKS.
by Troy Richardson Troy Richardson, 2024-05-15
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Safety
Risk impact

Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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