Switch between tabs in the most recently used order, can be configured to use Ctrl+Tab as a shortcut

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Version
0.9
Update
October 12, 2023
Size
15.2KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
3.44828 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
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Permissions
Tabs
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Ctrl+Tab MRU Extension

'Ctrl+Tab MRU' allows switching through tabs in the order they were visited before. By default this happens by pressing Ctrl+Y for going back in time and Ctrl+Shift+Y for the other way round.

*** IMPORTANT TO KNOW ***
Unfortunately Chrome doesn't drectly allow users to set Ctr+Tab as shortcut keys. So I suggest using the following trick to circumvent this: https://superuser.com/a/1326712.
*** *** ***

Tab switching also works on special pages (like chrome://), Chrome Web Store URLs, PDFs, XMLs or when the address bar is focused. In this case a temporary tab is opened to show the menu.
To directly jump to a tab listed on the switcher menu, click on its title or icon.

Drawbacks:
- At the moment I don't have an idea how to avoid the temporary tab. It's required because I otherwise could not detect the release of the ctrl key (=end of the switching action) on special pages.
- If you release the ctrl key too fast while the temporary tab is loaded I am unable to detect the key-up event, therefore the menu gets stuck. Please hit the ctrl key again to finish switching.
- Recent tab order is not preserved when closing and restoring a window.

Permissions:
- 'Access your data on all websites': required to draw the tab list on top of the websites' content and to detect PDFs and XMLs.
- 'Access your tabs and browsing activity': required to record tab order, open the temporary tab and to switch to the selected tab.

Updates:
- 0.9
-- switch to Manifest V3 to be future proof
- 0.6
-- tab titles on the switcher popup are now clickable to directly jump to a tab
-- no more need to reload the tabs after initial install
-- added xml viewer support (menu is shown on temporary tab)

- 0.5
-- added frameset support (menu is shown on temporary tab)

- 0.4.2
-- added support for ftp and file:// pages
-- added incognito support

- 0.3.1
-- corrected tab order for tabs opened in the background
-- refined stylesheet
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extName__", "description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "default_locale": "en", "version": "0.9", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "ctrltabmru16.png", "48": "ctrltabmru48.png", "128": "ctrltabmru128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "scripting", "storage" ],"host_permissions": [ ""], "commands": { "next": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Y" }, "description": "__MSG_shortcutNextDesc__" }, "previous": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+Y" }, "description": "__MSG_shortcutPrevDesc__" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "content.js" ],"css": ["content.css"], "run_at": "document_start" } ],"web_accessible_resources": [{"resources": ["content.js", "content.css"],"matches": ["*://*/*"]}],"incognito": "split"}
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How to download and manually install Ctrl+Tab MRU extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Ctrl+Tab MRU 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 Ctrl+Tab MRU extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Ctrl+Tab MRU extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Ctrl+Tab MRU extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Ctrl+Tab MRU 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 Ctrl+Tab MRU Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Ctrl+Tab MRU extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Ctrl+Tab MRU extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Ctrl+Tab MRU 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 Ctrl+Tab MRU 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 Ctrl+Tab MRU extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Ctrl+Tab MRU 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 Ctrl+Tab MRU extension file

Select and download the Ctrl+Tab MRU 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 Ctrl+Tab MRU 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 Ctrl+Tab MRU 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 Ctrl+Tab MRU 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 Ctrl+Tab MRU extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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O Salah (ID: 000000681a0028b7) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/16/2023 A useful extension. It has some minor glitches but still useful.

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vania p. (ID: 0000003215ce5097) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/25/2023 doesnt workin on my mac

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Meteora (ID: 00000004826a5ae5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/05/2022 好用~

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Big Japko (ID: 00000044c3785973) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/09/2022 Works fine, except for localhost pages or local files (eg. pdf).

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Mauricio Sellaro (ID: 000000b4286e4f5f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/04/2021 Congratulations by your little big idea !!! You are created an excellent extension !!! It is so practical as simple. Keep it up Daniel !!!