BackTab

Cycle back and forward through your last 10 active tabs.

As of May 2026, BackTab has 641 users and a 4.44/5 rating from 18 reviews in the Functionality & UI category.

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Version
1.0.15
Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Permissions & access

Permissions
storage
Host access
None declared

Screenshots

BackTab screenshot 1

About

Tired of losing track of important tabs? BackTab is your solution for effortlessly navigating through your last active tabs, perfect for multi-taskers juggling numerous open pages.

Key features:
• Navigate through your last ten active tabs with simple one-hand keyboard (Alt + Q/W) shortcuts
• Works across multiple windows and profiles independently
• Only the "storage" permission is required (to save your tabs navigation order), ensuring your privacy
• Completely free

Unlike the browser's default back/forward navigation which moves through your browsing history, BackTab jumps between your recently active tabs, regardless of when you opened them. It's perfect for developers switching between documentation and code, researchers comparing multiple sources, or anyone who frequently juggles between different tasks in their browser.

Using the following shortcuts, you can now toggle between your active tabs:

⌨️ For Mac users:
- Navigate Back: Option + Q
- Navigate Forward: Option + W

⌨️ For other platforms:
- Navigate Back: Alt + Q
- Navigate Forward: Alt + W

You can change the default shortcuts to fit your workflow at chrome://extensions/shortcuts.

We value your feedback! Please share your experience, report bugs, or suggest features through reviews.

Download BackTab now and transform the way you navigate your browser tabs!

*Credits to Stig Andre Dignæs Rundhaug for the icon and all the visuals for this extension.

Technical

Version
1.0.15
Manifest
V3
Size
24.18KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
ucf4674416853504f66625cb598806b84
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Aug 4, 2023
Last Updated (Store)
Aug 4, 2025
Last Scraped
May 31, 2026
Website
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