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Tabs to the Front Chrome extension

First seen in 2010, Tabs. This page records what the extension did, whether it is still available, and what to use instead.

What it was

Made links opened in new tabs come to the front immediately instead of opening in the background.

No longer available

This extension is no longer published and we do not distribute old extension files. The list below shows current alternatives from the Chrome Web Store.

Current alternatives

The extensions the Chrome Web Store ranks highest for "tab" today.
#ExtensionUsersRatingRatings
1OneTabSave up to 95% memory and reduce tab clutter2M3.8 ★14,629
2Tab WranglerAutomatically closes tabs you haven't used in a while and makes it easy to get them back60K4.2 ★947
3Tab Manager by WorkonaThe world’s best tab manager200K4.2 ★3,843
4Tab Manager Plus for ChromeQuickly find open tabs, see all windows in one view, find duplicates and limit tabs per window. The best Tab M200K4.5 ★1,120
5Toby: Tab Manager & Session SaverToo many tabs? Save them in one click, organize them into collections, and restore any session later, on any d300K3.6 ★3,319
6Empty New Tab PageWith this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.100K4.6 ★1,198
7Tab MenuA minimalist tab manager. Search, switch, rearrange, and close tabs from the toolbar menu.4,0004.6 ★55
8tabExtend - Easy Tab managerTransform your new tab into a powerful dashboard. Add notes, set reminders, and sync across devices to boost p20K4.3 ★354
9Tab Resize - split screen layoutsThe ORIGINAL Tab Resize. Split Screen made easy. Resize the CURRENT tab and tabs to the RIGHT into layouts on 1M3.9 ★1,124
10New Tab Todo List: Checklist, Notes, OutlinerBeautiful and sharable checklists, notes, and to-do lists. Collaborate and outline in real-time.30K4.0 ★90

Other archive pages in Tabs

Tabs PlusgoneSession SaverrenamedSuper Drag and Gostill availableShyTabgoneChrome ToolboxgoneSpeed Dial 2still available