Switch to your previously active tab easily using a shortcut or when closing tabs.
Users
11
−1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#190K
#159K among extensions
Version
1.6.1
updated 16 Mar 2026
Users
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 17 Oct 2026:11 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 17 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About PreTab
PreTab is a lightweight browser extension that improves your browsing workflow by changing how tabs behave when closed.
It combines two smart behaviors to keep you focused:
1. MRU Switching: When you close a tab, PreTab switches you back to your last active tab instead of the nearest neighbor.
2. Smart Queue: If you open multiple tabs in the background, PreTab treats them as a queue. Closing one takes you to the next unread tab.
Features:
- Smart History: Keeps track of your tab activation order in the background.
- Batch Processing: Automatically detects background tabs and guides you through them sequentially.
- Zero Configuration: Install and it just works immediately.
- Privacy Focused: No tracking, no analytics, no external servers. 100% offline.
- Lightweight: Written in pure JavaScript with zero external dependencies.