Use Ctrl+Tab to switch between tabs in MRU order, with optional thumbnail previews.
Tab Thumbnails Switcher Extension
It's the same functionality you get from the task switcher in Windows when you press Alt+Tab,
except this switcher shows your open tabs instead of your open programs.
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ KEY FEATURES ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
➭ Tabs are in recently used order.
➭ You can use Ctrl+Tab and Ctrl+Shift+Tab to navigate
the tab list.
➭ You can choose a different keyboard shortcut.
➭ Mouse-only method: Click on the toolbar button and then
click on the desired tab.
➭ You can choose between a menu with or without thumbnails.
➭ It doesn't modify or interfere with the web page you are viewing
in any way (i.e. no code injection).
➭ The tabs menu pops up INSTANTLY for a fast tab switching.
➭ Works offline. No need for an internet connection.
➭ It does not access or collect your personal data.
▬▬▬▬▬ Tab Thumbnails Switcher is a native extension ▬▬▬▬▬
Tab Thumbnails Switcher brings out the power of Chrome's native
extensibility to gain essential advantages over regular extensions:
✔ The tab menu is implemented in machine code, which allows it to
pop up instantly without annoying loading delays.
✔ It can redefine Ctrl+Tab shortcut for switching between tabs.
✔ It doesn't inject code into every page you visit, thus avoiding
sluggish page loads and conserving CPU and memory.
✔ It works on ALL tabs. Either PDF documents, the New Tab
Page, extension pages, Chrome pages, you name it.
Learn more about native extensions and their benefits here:
http://autocontrol.app/native-component
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Being a native extension demands additional development effort to
support each operating system. For this reason, Tab Thumbnails Switcher
is initially supported on:
• Windows 7
• Windows 8/8.1
• Windows 10
• Windows 11
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ PERMISSIONS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
When installing you'll see a message saying that the extension can
\"Read your browsing history\".
This is a standard message generated by Chrome. Tab Thumbnails
Switcher does NOT access any personal information.
Please read our privacy policy to learn more:
http://autocontrol.app/privacy-policy
Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"Tab Thumbnails Switcher",
"short_name":"Tab Thumbnails Switcher",
"version":"2024.5.22",
"manifest_version":2,
"description":"Use Ctrl+Tab to switch between tabs in MRU order, with optional thumbnail previews.",
"minimum_chrome_version":"49",
"options_page":"main.html",
"background":{"page":"file28.html",
"persistent":true},
"permissions":["nativeMessaging",
"tabs",
"storage",
"contextMenus",
"system.display",
"idle",
"chrome://favicon/"],
"browser_action":{"default_icon":{"16":"TabThumbs/logo16.png",
"24":"TabThumbs/logo24.png",
"32":"TabThumbs/logo32.png"},
"default_title":"Tab Thumbnails menu"},
"icons":{"16":"TabThumbs/logo16.png",
"48":"TabThumbs/logo48.png",
"128":"TabThumbs/logo128.png"},
"offline_enabled":true,
"key":"MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEA8aWv5Q189Cu3sa7QltZmUdXvb1/Arvug65PQiPY2cA70Ac4tIFWbVVbtpRYAPoFRvAgxdgKTEEB+ttSh8gn/S+N/bs5TpJYbzcRN/N0u8jUhg6sevcGoMrkeHxzZO3M069kJENF+7p0LpGSEV/oTTI9eCUVfDgcb3qjiszkMT67M0yCmtSuWOZAw/T2aauSUu/Dgod3ebJs4+CJZZ9OJTcn3ipOFXUA5Wq/b67x0nnSVuQFdFhqcAkH8yDzotxgXgvMTW5ZV3u7MBRrMDy3MTd+tLbLay5HNBOKSk945JZgzxfiYKzJxO1SHR/cxVNRDtl1lpabGN0rbIblBIM3hMwIDAQAB"}
How to download and manually install Tab Thumbnails Switcher extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Tab Thumbnails Switcher 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 Tab Thumbnails Switcher extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Tab Thumbnails Switcher extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Tab Thumbnails Switcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Tab Thumbnails Switcher 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 Tab Thumbnails Switcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Tab Thumbnails Switcher extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Tab Thumbnails Switcher extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Tab Thumbnails Switcher 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 Tab Thumbnails Switcher 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 Tab Thumbnails Switcher extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Tab Thumbnails Switcher 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 Tab Thumbnails Switcher extension file
Select and download the Tab Thumbnails Switcher 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 Tab Thumbnails Switcher 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 Tab Thumbnails Switcher 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 Tab Thumbnails Switcher 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 Tab Thumbnails Switcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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