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TabNavigator

by SK Apps Dev ยท Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Manage tab groups across windows: find tabs, navigate, sort and export groups to bookmarks.

Users
19
+4 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#153K
#128K among extensions
Version
16.0.0
updated 15 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 10 months
01019Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 19 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 10 months
001Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1 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 TabNavigator

๐Ÿš€ Take Control of Your Tabs with TabNavigator TabNavigator is the ultimate side panel extension for managing Chrome tab groups and tabs with powerful search, intelligent sorting, and smart focus capabilities. Perfect for power users frustrated with Chrome's removal of the scrollable tab strip feature! โœจ Key Features ๐Ÿ“š Bookmark Export System (NEW!) * Export to Chrome Bookmarks: Transform your tab groups into organized bookmark folders with one click * Download as HTML File: Create portable bookmark files compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari * Export All Groups: Backup your entire workspace instantly * Export Single Groups: Save specific projects individually * Multi-Select Export: Choose exactly which groups to export using checkboxes * Perfect for: Regular backups, browser migration, team collaboration, and project archival ๐ŸŽฏ Smart Tab Group Management * Visual Organization: All your tab groups displayed with their native Chrome colors (grey, blue, red, yellow, green, pink, purple, cyan, orange) * Pin Groups: Keep your most important groups at the top, regardless of sort mode * Expand/Collapse: Control individual groups or expand/collapse all at once * Ungrouped Tabs: Dedicated section for tabs outside of groups * Tab Counts: See at a glance how many tabs are in each group * Active Tab Indicator: Your current tab is clearly highlighted with a blue border ๐Ÿ” Powerful Search & Filter * Real-Time Search: Find tabs instantly as you type with intelligent debouncing * Three Search Modes: * Search by Title only * Search by URL/Address only * Search both Title and URL * Smart Filtering: Groups automatically expand to show matching tabs * Match Counter: See how many tabs match your search (e.g., "5/12") * State Preservation: Your group collapse states are restored when you clear the search ๐Ÿ“Š Flexible Sorting Options * Sort by Order: Default tab index order * Sort by Title: Alphabetical sorting by page title * Sort by Domain: Group tabs by website hostname * Pinned Groups Stay on Top: Your pinned groups remain at the top in all sort modes ๐ŸชŸ Multi-Window Support * All Windows View: See tabs from all open Chrome windows * Current Window View: Focus on just your active window * Window Indicators: Clear labels show which window each group belongs to * Cross-Window Management: Seamlessly work with tabs across all your windows ๐ŸŽฏ Smart Focus Behavior * One-Click Tab Activation: Click any tab to switch to it instantly * Focus Button (๐ŸŽฏ): Special button that activates tab AND moves its group to the front * Auto-Expand: Groups automatically expand when you focus their tabs * Temporary Grouping: Ungrouped tabs are temporarily grouped when focused for better organization โฎ๏ธ Undo Closed Tabs * 30-Tab History: Remember your last 30 closed tabs * Group Preservation: Restored tabs return to their original groups * Smart Restoration: If a tab's URL is already open, TabNavigator focuses that tab instead * One-Click Undo: The โคบ button brings back your last closed tab โŒจ๏ธ Keyboard Shortcuts * Ctrl/Cmd + F: Focus search box * Escape: Clear search and blur * Ctrl/Cmd + R: Refresh tab list * Ctrl/Cmd + Z: Undo last closed tab * Ctrl/Cmd + E: Export groups (all or selected) ๐ŸŽจ Beautiful, Intuitive Interface * Clean Design: Professional, modern interface that matches Chrome's aesthetic * Color-Coded Groups: Each group displays in its native Chrome color with lighter backgrounds for tabs * Favicon Support: Tab favicons display next to each tab title with smart fallback handling * Responsive Layout: Adapts to different side panel widths * Visual Feedback: Hover effects, active states, and smooth interactions * Loading Indicators: Know when the extension is working ๐Ÿ’พ Smart State Management * Remembers Everything: Group open/closed states, pinned groups, sort preferences, and search mode * Persistent Selections: Your group selections for export are saved across sessions * Closed Tabs History: Up to 30 closed tabs stored locally * Window-Specific Settings: Temporary groups managed per window ๐ŸŽฏ Perfect For * Power Users: Managing 50+ tabs across multiple projects * Developers: Organizing documentation, dashboards, and development servers * Researchers: Collecting and categorizing reference materials * Students: Managing course materials and study resources * Project Managers: Tracking multiple projects with dedicated tab groups * Anyone frustrated with Chrome removing the scrollable tab strip! ๐Ÿš€ Why TabNavigator? * Chrome recently removed the chrome://flags/#scrollable-tabstrip feature that many power users relied on. TabNavigator provides an even better solution with: * โœ… Better Organization: True group-based management, not just scrolling * โœ… Powerful Search: Find any tab in milliseconds * โœ… Smart Features: Pin groups, undo closes, export to bookmarks * โœ… Always Accessible: Side panel stays open while you work * โœ… Keyboard-Friendly: Full keyboard shortcut support * โœ… Future-Proof: Uses official Chrome APIs, won't break with updates ๐Ÿ”’ Privacy & Security * โœ… No Data Collection: Zero tracking, analytics, or telemetry * โœ… No External Servers: Everything runs locally on your machine * โœ… No Ads: Clean, ad-free experience * โœ… Open Source: Code is transparent and auditable * โœ… Minimal Permissions: Only requests what's necessary (tabs, tabGroups, bookmarks, storage, windows) ๐Ÿ“– How to Use * Install TabNavigator: Click "Add to Chrome" above * Open the Side Panel: Click the TabNavigator icon in your toolbar * Organize Your Tabs: Create tab groups in Chrome (right-click a tab โ†’ "Add tab to group") * Navigate with Ease: Use search, sorting, and filtering to find any tab instantly * Pin Important Groups: Click the โ˜† to pin groups to the top * Export When Needed: Click ๐Ÿ“š to save groups as bookmarks * Use Keyboard Shortcuts: Press Ctrl+F to search, Ctrl+E to export ๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips * ๐ŸŽฏ Use the Focus button (๐ŸŽฏ) to bring a tab's entire group to the front * ๐Ÿ“š Export groups weekly as HTML for baโ€ฆ

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+4+26.7%00.00
6 months+14+280.0%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where TabNavigator appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
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Version history

3 versions recorded
16.0.014 Oct 2026
1.12.027 Jan 2026
1.10.011 Dec 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
11 Dec 2025
Size
52 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
kjacilmpdnmlpbbenajjenmgfpclnflo

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
tabstabGroupssidePanelstoragewindowsbookmarks

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