Previous Tab Keyboard Shortcut

Switch to your previously focused tab with a shortcut (Alt+W by default). Works across windows and keeps tab history.

Previous Tab Keyboard Shortcut 🔄 Switch to your previously active tab with simple keyboard shortcuts. No more "where was I?" moments. WHAT DOES THIS DO? Ever wanted Ctrl+Tab to switch to your previously focused tab instead of Chrome's default cycling behavior? This extension gives you that sanity-saving functionality. KEY FEATURES: 🎯 Smart Tab Switching - Alt+W to jump to your previously focused tab ⬅️ Left Tab Navigation - Alt+Q to switch left (wraps around) ➡️ Right Tab Navigation - Alt+E to switch right (wraps around) 🧠 Remembers Everything - Maintains history of last 10 focused tabs 🔄 Handles Closed Tabs - Tries next tab in history if previous was closed 🪟 Multi-Window Support - Works independently in each Chrome window DEFAULT SHORTCUTS: • Alt+W - Switch to previously active tab • Alt+Q - Switch to left tab • Alt+E - Switch to right tab ⚠️ IMPORTANT: After installation, Chrome may not automatically enable the default shortcuts. To check/enable them: 1. Go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts 2. Find "Previous Tab Keyboard Shortcut" Extension 3. Verify shortcuts are set to Alt+W, Alt+Q, Alt+E 4. If not set, click "Edit" and assign the shortcuts manually CTRL+TAB WORKAROUND: Want true Ctrl+Tab behavior? Use Windows PowerToys Keyboard Manager along with this extension: 1. Download and install Microsoft PowerToys from the Microsoft Store 2. Open PowerToys Settings 3. Go to "Keyboard Manager" → "Remap a key" 4. Click "Add key remapping" 5. Set "Physical Key" to "Ctrl+Tab" 6. Set "Mapped To" to "Alt+W" 7. Click "OK" and restart Chrome This gives you the Ctrl+Tab behavior Chrome should have had all along. WHY THIS EXISTS: Chrome removed the ability to override Ctrl+Tab in Manifest V3. This extension provides the functionality Chrome refuses to build.