Use Ctrl+Tab to switch between tabs in MRU order, with optional thumbnail previews.

Latest Version

Version
2024.5.22
Update
May 23, 2024
Size
1.36MiB
Developer
autocontrol.app
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
4.61789 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
NativeMessaging
Tabs
Storage
ContextMenus
System.display
Idle
Chrome://favicon/
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Tab Thumbnails Switcher Extension

This extension shows a tab switcher menu when you press Ctrl+Tab.
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
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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"}
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User reviews

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Jerry Green (ID: 000000fc98131061) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/17/2024 Awesome extension! But please, there's one issue: sometimes when you Ctrl+Tab too quickly, after releasing buttons it still shows previews for a while (around 1-2 sec). The issue only appears when «Show thumbnail previews» is enabled. PLEASE REMOVE THIS DELAY UPDATE (November 2024). It stops working each time I close the browser. If I reinstall, it works again – until the next time the browser restarted.

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Миша Божков (ID: 0000003c43be1a3d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/19/2024 Thanks a lot!

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Adam Bishop (ID: 000000cb63fddcb4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/05/2023 Awesome extension. I have needed this for a long time. Thanks!

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Roman Gerasimov (ID: 000000559e0f4834) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/10/2023 Really, the one that works as I am used to!!! Perfect! Well done, guys!!!!!

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m m (ID: 0000008385bcf435) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/22/2023 Perfect extension! but I can't understand how to close tabs with the shortcut? what is middle click (ctrl+tab+click) ? what to click exactly? thanks in advance ;)