Manage tab groups across windows: find tabs, navigate, sort and export groups to bookmarks.
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19
+4 in 30 days
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5.0 / 5
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#153K
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Version
16.0.0
updated 15 Oct 2026
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About TabNavigator
๐ 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!
โจ Key Features
๐ 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
๐ฏ 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
๐ 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
๐ 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
๐ช 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
๐ฏ Smart Focus Behavior
* One-Click Tab Activation: Click any tab to switch to it instantly
* Focus Button (๐ฏ): 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
โฎ๏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
โจ๏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)
๐จ 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
๐พ 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
๐ฏ 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!
๐ Why TabNavigator?
* Chrome recently removed the chrome://flags/#scrollable-tabstrip feature that many power users relied on. TabNavigator provides an even better solution with:
* โ Better Organization: True group-based management, not just scrolling
* โ Powerful Search: Find any tab in milliseconds
* โ Smart Features: Pin groups, undo closes, export to bookmarks
* โ Always Accessible: Side panel stays open while you work
* โ Keyboard-Friendly: Full keyboard shortcut support
* โ Future-Proof: Uses official Chrome APIs, won't break with updates
๐ Privacy & Security
* โ No Data Collection: Zero tracking, analytics, or telemetry
* โ No External Servers: Everything runs locally on your machine
* โ No Ads: Clean, ad-free experience
* โ Open Source: Code is transparent and auditable
* โ Minimal Permissions: Only requests what's necessary (tabs, tabGroups, bookmarks, storage, windows)
๐ 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 ๐ to save groups as bookmarks
* Use Keyboard Shortcuts: Press Ctrl+F to search, Ctrl+E to export
๐ก Pro Tips
* ๐ฏ Use the Focus button (๐ฏ) to bring a tab's entire group to the front
* ๐ Export groups weekly as HTML for baโฆ
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