Use a keyboard shortcut to switch between two most recent tabs.

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Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) Extension

By default, the hotkey is Alt+Q (⌥Q on Mac) but can be configured by accessing the following URL: chrome://extensions/shortcuts
Please, take note that it's not possible to use existing Chrome hotkeys on this page.

If you still want to set e.g. Ctrl+Tab as a hotkey, you have to change the Chrome settings file.
On Windows: Press Win+R and execute \"notepad %LOCALAPPDATA%\\Google\\Chrome\\User Data\\Default\\Preferences\".
On Ubuntu: gedit ~/.config/google-chrome/Default/Preferences
Then change all occurrences of Alt+Q to Ctrl+Tab
Important: if you're using Google account sync, disable settings synchronization. Otherwise, Chrome will be overriding the changed hotkey on each restart.

If the above way doesn't work for you, follow the instructions on this Gist: https://gist.github.com/ilyachase/49c7a6d1aa543d16568520560cfaf226

This extension is free and always will be. However, if you want to buy the author a coffee, it will be much appreciated 🤗 https://buymeacoffee.com/ilyachase
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_appName__", "description": "__MSG_appDesc__", "default_locale": "en", "version": "1.3", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "commands": { "inject-script": { "suggested_key": "Alt+Q", "description": "Switch to the previous tab" } }}
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How to download and manually install Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) 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 Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) 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 Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) 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 Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) 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 Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) 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 Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) extension file

Select and download the Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) 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 Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) 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 Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) 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 Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) 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 Switch between recent tabs (MRU tabs switch) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Eugene M (ID: 00000015a7eff746) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/08/2023 Работает на дату отзыва!

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Steve Rand (ID: 000000aa932b3e6e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/02/2023 Works perfectly! Small download, lightweight extension. Remapped to Alt-Q to be close to Alt-Tab and now i'm not sure how I lived without it!

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Айрат (ID: 00000033a4dc5b11) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/15/2023 Работает. Пипец, конечно, что нет подобной комбинации в хроме по умолчанию, как в Мозиле, например. Спасибо разрабу.

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bumbu a (ID: 0000006e915a7888) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/07/2023 Does the job, and doesn't annoy you with payment that doesn't transfer to multiple computers (as the other extension does).

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Andrey Andrey (ID: 0000002d93d5d70e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/23/2022 Перестало работать((