Allows users to rearrange tabs using keyboard shortcuts

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Version
3.0.0
Update
February 17, 2023
Size
7.41KiB
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10,000+
Rating
4.78431 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Rearrange Tabs Extension

🎉 🎉 Rearrange Tabs 3.0.0 🎉 🎉

Rearrange Tabs is a tiny Google Chrome Extension that allows users
to rearrange the position of the tabs in a window by moving them
around using keyboard shortcuts.

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTE 🚨
Please reconfigure your keyboard shortcuts if your previously set combinations are wiped out after upgrading to 3.0.0!

Customize your keyboard shortcut by following these steps:

1. Go to `chrome://extensions/shortcuts`
2. Scroll down to locate `Rearrange Tabs`.
3. Click in the greyed out fields for `Not set`.
4. Press the desired key combination to create a new shortcut.

To move selected tab(s) left
Mac: Ctrl+CMD+Left
Windows: Shift+Alt+Left

To move selected tab(s) right
Mac: Ctrl+CMD+Right
Windows: Shift+Alt+Right

To move selected tab(s) to the front (leftmost position)
Mac: Ctrl+CMD+Up
Windows: Shift+Alt+Up

To move selected tab(s) to the end (rightmost position)
Mac: Ctrl+CMD+Down
Windows: Shift+Alt+Down

Features:

- Move regular tabs around in a window
- Move pinned tabs around in a window
- Move multiple highlighted tabs around in a window
- Move selected tabs to the leftmost or the rightmost positions


3.0.0 / 2023-02-14 (Valentine's Day Release)
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* Complete rewrite!
* Fixes bugs and performance issues
* Changes default key combo for Mac users to avoid conflict

2.1.7 / 2020-04-26
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* Fix errors on mac chrome 81.0.4044.92

2.1.6 / 2018-08-19
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* update commands in script to reflect the new namespace

2.1.5 / 2018-08-19
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* namespace the shortcuts with the \"rt-\" prefix. This fixes the bug that caused the shortcuts to reset after installing of 2.1.2. This only affected users who were upgrading from an existing version of rearrange tabs extension. New installs are not affected.

2.1.2 / 2018-08-11
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* Fix versioning

2.1.0 / 2018-07-05
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* Add feature to move tabs to the front or the end of the tab bar (Issue #3)

2.0.0 / 2017-10-21
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* removing permission block from manifest since it is not needed to rearrange tabs (Issue #19)
* Create CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
* update license
* include lifehacker and changelog links

1.4.1 / 2016-11-18
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* change icon color

1.4.0 / 2016-10-11
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- Add support for moving several tabs at once
- Fixed an issue where tab move did not cycle when tab is the rightmost tab and is moved to the right

1.2.0 / 2016-04-15
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* Add support for pinned tabs
* prioritize mac over windows

1.1.0 / 2015-06-03
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* update key on Mac to Ctrl+Shift+ to avoid conflict with the shortcut to highlight a single word

1.0.0 / 2015-03-22
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* Initial release
* Add support for rearranging tabs using keyboard shortcuts
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Rearrange Tabs", "version": "3.0.0", "description": "Allows users to rearrange tabs using keyboard shortcuts", "author": "Mohnish Thallavajhula", "manifest_version": 3, "short_name": "Rearrange Tabs", "background": { "service_worker": "rearrange.js" }, "commands": { "rtl": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Shift+Alt+Left", "windows": "Shift+Alt+Left", "mac": "Command+MacCtrl+Left" }, "description": "Move selected tab(s) left" }, "rtr": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Shift+Alt+Right", "windows": "Shift+Alt+Right", "mac": "Command+MacCtrl+Right" }, "description": "Move selected tab(s) right" }, "rtf": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Shift+Alt+Up", "windows": "Shift+Alt+Up", "mac": "Command+MacCtrl+Up" }, "description": "Move selected tab(s) to the front" }, "rtb": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Shift+Alt+Down", "windows": "Shift+Alt+Down", "mac": "Command+MacCtrl+Down" }, "description": "Move selected tab(s) to the back" } }, "action": { "default_icon": "icon16.png" }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Rearrange Tabs extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Rearrange Tabs extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Rearrange Tabs extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Rearrange Tabs extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Rearrange Tabs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Rearrange Tabs extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Rearrange Tabs Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Rearrange Tabs extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Rearrange Tabs extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Rearrange Tabs extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Rearrange Tabs extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Rearrange Tabs extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Rearrange Tabs extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Rearrange Tabs extension file

Select and download the Rearrange Tabs extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Rearrange Tabs extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Rearrange Tabs extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Rearrange Tabs extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Rearrange Tabs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Samuele gg (ID: 000000b00bfe818f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/02/2023 Doesn't work

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Andreas Müller (ID: 0000009f3251573f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/11/2023 Super helpful, exactly what i needed!

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Vadim Soloviev (ID: 0000009b2ecb309c) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/09/2023 These keyboard shortcuts: To move selected tab(s) to the front (leftmost position) Windows 10: Shift+Alt+Up To move selected tab(s) to the end (rightmost position) Windows 10: Shift+Alt+Down Google Chrome Version 112.0.5615.50 are not working for me(.

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Neal Morse (ID: 000000657c220b2f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/08/2023 Было всё прекрасно, но недавно перестало работать. Doesn't work anymore.

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Marcus Hansson (ID: 000000672e2a6614) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/06/2023 I also miss the wrap around feature. Love the extension otherwise.