PreTab

Name: PreTab
Author: Maik Lindner

Switch to your previously active tab easily using a shortcut or when closing tabs.

As of June 2026, PreTab has — users in the Workflow & Planning category.

Maik Lindner Workflow & Planning

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

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Version

1.6.1

Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since May 18, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
May 18, 2026	—	—	—	1.6.1
May 24, 2026	1	—	—	1.6.1
Now	—	—	—	1.6.1

Permissions & access

Permissions: tabsstorage
Host access: None declared

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About

PreTab is a lightweight browser extension that improves your browsing workflow by changing how tabs behave when closed.

It combines two smart behaviors to keep you focused:
1. MRU Switching: When you close a tab, PreTab switches you back to your last active tab instead of the nearest neighbor.
2. Smart Queue: If you open multiple tabs in the background, PreTab treats them as a queue. Closing one takes you to the next unread tab.

Features:
- Smart History: Keeps track of your tab activation order in the background.
- Batch Processing: Automatically detects background tabs and guides you through them sequentially.
- Zero Configuration: Install and it just works immediately.
- Privacy Focused: No tracking, no analytics, no external servers. 100% offline.
- Lightweight: Written in pure JavaScript with zero external dependencies.