AltCue - Tab Switcher

by Mr Violets · Functionality & UI

FeaturedManifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Rotate through your recent tabs with a keyboard shortcut just like Alt Tab or Command Tab on your computer.

Users

3,000

0 in 30 days

Rating

1.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#19K

#16K among extensions

Version

1.0.0

updated 17 Jan 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 3,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About AltCue - Tab Switcher

Embrace the chaos of open tabs—no tab archiving required! We all tend to bounce between just a handful of active tabs, even if we have dozens open in the background. AltCue zeroes in on that reality by presenting your 5 most recent tabs in a convenient popup. Quickly jump to your most relevant tabs and let the rest stay out of sight (and out of mind). Who Is AltCue For? - Tab Hoarders who keep dozens (or hundreds!) of tabs open yet only touch a few of them. - Multitaskers juggling work, research, and entertainment tabs at once. - Keyboard Ninjas who prefer quick shortcuts to clicking around. - Anyone looking to corral their tabs without the hassle of shutting them down or stashing them away in hidden lists. Why AltCue? - Focus on your working set: We know you probably only juggle a few tabs at a time. AltCue keeps those at your fingertips. - Stay in your flow: Instantly switch between tabs without leaving the keyboard—no need to hunt through an endless row of tiny tab icons. Features - Quick Keyboard Cycling: Press Alt + Q, then press Q repeatedly to rotate through your 5 most recent tabs. - Close Tabs: When a tab is highlighted, press Backspace to close it. - Audio Indicator: See which tabs are playing audio before you switch. - Custom Keyboard Shortcuts: Tailor AltCue to your workflow by mapping any keyboard shortcut to the popup. - Pointer mode: Prefer the mouse? Click the extension icon to open the popup and use your pointer to switch tabs. Pro For power users who switch tabs like it’s an Olympic sport: - Tab previews: See a quick screenshot before switching—a lifesaver for visual thinkers. - Dynamic Filtering: Filter by pinned tabs or by tab groups to keep your workspace organized using the Left and Right arrow keys. - Adjustable Tab List: Reveal more or fewer recent tabs using the Up and Down arrow keys. - All Windows, One View: Show your recent tabs across all open browser windows in a single list. - Themes Galore: Give AltCue a look you love with multiple themes inspired by popular browsers and operating systems.