Tab Position Options Fork

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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• Apr 16, 2026
  description

  Tab Position Options - Manifest V3 Fork
  
  A modern fork of the original Tab Position Options extension, updated for Chrome Manifest V3 with enhanced security and performance.
  
  Take control of your browsing experience by customizing where new tabs open and which tab becomes active when closing tabs.
  
  KEY FEATURES:
  • New Tab Position - Choose where new tabs appear (first, last, right/left of current, or default)
  • New Tab Background - Open new tabs in the background without losing focus on current tab
  • Tab Closing Behavior - Control which tab activates after closing (first, last, right/left, activation order, or default)
  • Privacy-Focused - All settings stored locally, no data collection
  • Lightweight & Fast - Minimal permissions, maximum performance
  • Manifest V3 Compliant - Built with latest Chrome security standards
  • Open Source - Source code available on GitHub
  
  CURRENT STATUS:
  This is an early release focusing on core functionality. Some features from the original extension are still being implemented. We're actively working to bring full feature parity while maintaining Manifest V3 compliance.
  
  OPEN SOURCE & COMMUNITY:
  • Source code: https://github.com/proshunsuke/tab-position-options-fork
  • Report issues or request features: https://github.com/proshunsuke/tab-position-options-fork/issues
  • Contributions welcome!
  
  This fork maintains the simplicity and functionality of the original Tab Position Options while ensuring compatibility with modern Chrome requirements. Perfect for power users who want precise control over their tab management.
  
  Note: This is a community fork created to preserve the functionality of the original extension for Manifest V3. Original extension:
  https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tab-position-options/fjccjnfkdkdmjohojoggodkigkjkkjhl
  
  CHANGELOG:
  0.2.1
  • Fixed new tab positioning and tab closing behavior using stale session state after a Service Worker restart
  
  0.2.0
  • Fixed tab closing behavior on Chrome 146 to keep the configured activation order working reliably
  • Updated the extension to work with the latest development toolchain and browser support
  
  0.1.0
  • Added "New Tab Background" option to open new tabs in the background while keeping the current tab active
  
  0.0.6
  • Significantly improved performance for all tab operations
  
  0.0.5
  • Fixed tab position settings not being applied when opening links from external applications
  
  0.0.4
  • Fixed issues with Service Worker restart handling that were not fully resolved in version 0.0.3
  
  0.0.3
  • Fixed unexpected behavior when Service Worker restarts after 30 seconds of inactivity
  
  0.0.2
  • Fixed "Left Tab" setting not working correctly when closing tabs opened via target="_blank" links
  • Fixed tab order preservation during browser session restore
  
  0.0.1
  • Initial release

  Tab Position Options - Manifest V3 Fork
  
  A modern fork of the original Tab Position Options extension, updated for Chrome Manifest V3 with enhanced security and performance.
  
  Take control of your browsing experience by customizing where new tabs open and which tab becomes active when closing tabs.
  
  KEY FEATURES:
  • New Tab Position - Choose where new tabs appear (first, last, right/left of current, or default)
  • New Tab Background - Open new tabs in the background without losing focus on current tab
  • Tab Closing Behavior - Control which tab activates after closing (first, last, right/left, activation order, or default)
  • Privacy-Focused - All settings stored locally, no data collection
  • Lightweight & Fast - Minimal permissions, maximum performance
  • Manifest V3 Compliant - Built with latest Chrome security standards
  • Open Source - Source code available on GitHub
  
  CURRENT STATUS:
  This is an early release focusing on core functionality. Some features from the original extension are still being implemented. We're actively working to bring full feature parity while maintaining Manifest V3 compliance.
  
  OPEN SOURCE & COMMUNITY:
  • Source code: https://github.com/proshunsuke/tab-position-options-fork
  • Report issues or request features: https://github.com/proshunsuke/tab-position-options-fork/issues
  • Contributions welcome!
  
  This fork maintains the simplicity and functionality of the original Tab Position Options while ensuring compatibility with modern Chrome requirements. Perfect for power users who want precise control over their tab management.
  
  Note: This is a community fork created to preserve the functionality of the original extension for Manifest V3. Original extension:
  https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tab-position-options/fjccjnfkdkdmjohojoggodkigkjkkjhl
  
  CHANGELOG:
  0.2.2
  • Fixed tab closing behavior on Chrome 147.0.7727.56
  • Fixed tab closing behavior to keep working even if Chrome changes tab-close event order in future updates
  
  0.2.1
  • Fixed new tab positioning and tab closing behavior using stale session state after a Service Worker restart
  
  0.2.0
  • Fixed tab closing behavior on Chrome 146 to keep the configured activation order working reliably
  • Updated the extension to work with the latest development toolchain and browser support
  
  0.1.0
  • Added "New Tab Background" option to open new tabs in the background while keeping the current tab active
  
  0.0.6
  • Significantly improved performance for all tab operations
  
  0.0.5
  • Fixed tab position settings not being applied when opening links from external applications
  
  0.0.4
  • Fixed issues with Service Worker restart handling that were not fully resolved in version 0.0.3
  
  0.0.3
  • Fixed unexpected behavior when Service Worker restarts after 30 seconds of inactivity
  
  0.0.2
  • Fixed "Left Tab" setting not working correctly when closing tabs opened via target="_blank" links
  • Fixed tab order preservation during browser session restore
  
  0.0.1
  • Initial release

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