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Open New Tabs - Current Right, Left or Default

by Suraj Lulla · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Open new tabs to the closest right, left, or default location using custom keyboard shortcuts.

Users
286
+8 in 30 days
Rating
4.2 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
9
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#55K
#46K among extensions
Version
2.6
updated 15 Jul 2026

Users

monthly, 14 months
0143286Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 286 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 14 months
049Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 9 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 Open New Tabs - Current Right, Left or Default

Open New Tabs Next to Current - Right, Left or Default ============================================= Open tabs to the next adjacent tab of your current one instead of last. You can use custom keyboard shortcuts to open new tabs at the default location or to the left of the current tab. Features: - New tabs open to the right of the current tab by default. - Customizable keyboard shortcuts for different tab placement options. - Custom shortcut to open tabs to the Left side of current tab. - Respects pinned tabs and maintains proper positioning. - Handles restored tabs and session management correctly. Available Custom Shortcuts: Open new tab to the Right of current tab - Open new tab to the Left of current tab - Open new tab at default location (end of tab bar) Note for Chrome: Keyboard shortcuts are not automatically set up. You need to do that manually on the extension page in settings. Click the extension icon to open the options page and follow the "Edit Shortcuts" link to configure your preferred keyboard shortcuts. Browser Compatibility: This extension is developed exclusively for Chrome and is optimized for the latest Chrome versions. While it may work with other Chromium-based browsers like Edge, Brave, or Opera, it's not guaranteed. For the best experience, please use Google Chrome. Settings: All settings are configurable and are automatically synced across your devices if you're signed in to Google Chrome. Access the options page by clicking the extension icon in your toolbar. Feedback: You can report bugs or make feature requests by visiting the developer's website.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−5−1.7%00.00
30 days+8+2.9%00.00
6 months+80+38.8%+2−0.35
1 year+128+81.0%+6−0.78

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Open New Tabs - Current Right, Left or Default appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
new tabs#75new

Version history

3 versions recorded
2.615 Jul 2026
2.526 Nov 2025
2.426 Aug 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
26 Aug 2025
Size
58 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
surajlulla.com
Extension ID
ndfoonilknaiabikmkfjcnidalmefign

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
sessionstabscommandsstorage

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