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Tab Switcher

by D Rigbye · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 20 Oct 2026

Mac App Switcher-style overlay for Chrome tabs

Users
8
−8 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#215K
#180K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 9 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months
048Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 8 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 4 months
001Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 0 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 Tab Switcher

The App Switcher experience you've always wanted — right in Chrome. Whether you're on Mac or Windows, instantly jump between tabs without touching your mouse. How it works Press the shortcut to bring up a visual overlay showing all your open tabs as large icons. Hold the modifier key and tap to cycle through them. Release to jump instantly — no mouse needed. Features • Works on Mac and Windows • Most-recently-used ordering — your last-used tab is always selected first, so toggling between two tabs is a single press • Scales to fill your screen — shows as many tabs as your monitor fits, scrolls if you have more • Clean frosted-glass overlay that doesn't get in the way • Icons load instantly — no delays • New Tab pages filtered out — only real tabs appear Installation Click "Add to Chrome" and confirm the prompt ⚠️ Fully quit Chrome and reopen it — the extension will not work on tabs that were already open before installation Open a few tabs and press the shortcut to try it Default shortcuts Mac: ⌘ + Shift + E Windows: Ctrl + Shift + E How to change the shortcut Go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts in your address bar Find "Tab Switcher — Mac-Style Tab Navigator" Click the pencil icon next to "Open / cycle Tab Switcher" Press your preferred key combination Note: Chrome requires at least one modifier key (⌘, Ctrl, Alt, or Shift) Keyboard navigation • Hold modifier + tap shortcut → cycle forward through tabs • Arrow keys → move left / right • Release modifier → switch to selected tab • Esc → dismiss without switching • Click any tab → switch immediately Privacy No data is collected, stored, or transmitted. All tab information stays entirely within your browser.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−11.1%00.00
30 days−8−50.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.09 Jun 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
9 Jun 2026
Size
17 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
gist.github.com
Extension ID
adkcenfhgngkbdncjijpcijfeclkggnd

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 3, likelihood 3
Permissions
tabsscriptingstorage

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