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Smart Tab Switcher

by Kevin Ma · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

Fast tab switching and management with fuzzy search and keyboard shortcuts

Users
75
−8 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#94K
#78K among extensions
Version
1.6.0
updated 30 Jun 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
0281562Feb 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 75 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
012Feb 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 2 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 Smart Tab Switcher

Smart Tab Switcher - Fast Tab Switching & Real-Time Search Instantly switch between tabs and search your browsing session with Smart Tab Switcher. This powerful productivity extension puts lightning-fast tab navigation and intelligent search at your fingertips. CORE FEATURES - TAB SWITCHING & SEARCH: • Instant Tab Switching: Launch with keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+Shift+K on Mac, Alt+T on Windows/Linux) and jump to any tab • Real-Time Fuzzy Search: Find tabs and bookmarks instantly as you type with intelligent matching • Lightning-Fast Results: Search through all open tabs and bookmarks simultaneously with instant results • Smart Tab Closing: Close tabs directly from search results with hover button or Ctrl/Cmd+W shortcut • Bookmark Search Integration: Search through your bookmarks seamlessly alongside open tabs • Direct URL Opening: Paste any URL and open it immediately without leaving the search interface ENHANCED SEARCH & NAVIGATION: • Complete Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard control with arrow keys, Enter, Escape for seamless navigation • Smart Sorting Algorithm: Combines search relevance, usage frequency, and recency for optimal results • Visual Indicators: Display tab usage frequency with star ratings and last access timestamps • Google Search Fallback: Instant Google search when no local matches are found PRODUCTIVITY & CUSTOMIZATION: • Usage Tracking: Automatically learns your browsing patterns to prioritize frequently used tabs • Customizable Settings: Personalize sorting methods, navigation behavior, and display preferences • Theme Support: Automatic dark/light mode adaptation based on system preferences • Cross-browser Compatibility: Consistent experience across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers PRIVACY & SECURITY: • No Data Collection: All usage data stays local on your device • Minimal Permissions: Only requires access to tabs, bookmarks, and local storage • Open Source: Fully transparent development with community contributions welcome Perfect for: • Power users managing multiple tabs daily (20+ tabs) • Researchers working with numerous sources and references • Developers switching between documentation, tools, and code repositories • Students organizing research materials and study resources • Anyone seeking faster, more intuitive tab navigation and management Experience efficient tab management that learns from your usage patterns and adapts to your workflow. Join thousands of users who have streamlined their browsing experience with Smart Tab Switcher. Open source and free forever!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−4−5.1%00.00
30 days−8−9.6%00.00
6 months−12−13.8%00.00
1 year+49+188.5%00.00

Version history

7 versions recorded
1.6.030 Jun 2025
1.5.030 Jun 2025
1.4.029 Jun 2025
1.3.025 Jun 2025
1.2.04 Mar 2025
1.1.03 Mar 2025
1.0.126 Feb 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
30 Jun 2025
Size
485 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
jjjkdlhleiedpjijkfofahkjfoehamok

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
tabsbookmarksalarmsstorage

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