New Tab Switch

by xd43d41u5x · Workflow & Planning

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Set Focus to New Tabs

Users

670

+40 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#38K

#32K among extensions

Version

1.0

updated 15 Dec 2022

Users

monthly, 3 years

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 670 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 3 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 New Tab Switch

Simple Extension to set the focus to new tabs as they are opened from page links.

Growth

Window	Users	Change
7 days	+31	+4.9%
30 days	+40	+6.3%
6 months	−66	−9.0%
1 year	+118	+21.4%

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where New Tab Switch appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change

Search phrase	Position	30 days
switch	#53	+11

Version history

1 versions recorded

1.015 Dec 2022

Details

Category: Workflow & Planning
First seen: 15 Dec 2022
Size: 21 KB
Languages: en
Pricing: Free
Extension ID: kmjejhpgeckcklfaodbginkjkfabldlc

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 1

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