Get back to the tab
you were just using.
Switch back and forth between Safari tabs with a keyboard shortcut. TabBack keeps recent tabs within reach, with previews to help you choose the right page.
Back and forth. Without the tab hunt.
Compare two pages, check a reference, then return to what you were doing.
A shortcut for the way you browse.
Back to the last tab
Press once to return to the tab you were just using. Press again to switch back.
Browse recent tabs
Hold the modifier keys and keep pressing the shortcut key to move through recent tabs. Release to choose.
Choose a familiar shortcut
Use Control-Tab for recent-use switching, or choose another shortcut and keep Safari’s default.
Close and Return
Finished with a tab? Close it and return to the previous tab with a single shortcut.
Recognize the right page
See tab previews, titles, and site icons before choosing where to go.
Processed on your Mac
Tab history and previews stay on your Mac.
What people say about TabBack.
So simple but worth so much. Saves time and annoyance.
petehl
Australian App Store
Finally an extension that works for Safari. I just can't live without it!
Wilsoncelf
Brazilian App Store
An absolute must after the latest update!
M.James
U.S. App Store
Frequently asked questions
How is TabBack different from Safari's built-in shortcuts?
Safari’s shortcuts move through tabs in tab-bar order. TabBack returns to the tab you were just using, even when it is far away in the tab bar. See Safari’s tab shortcuts.
Can I use Control-Tab as the shortcut?
Yes. Choose Control-Tab in TabBack Settings to switch by recent use. Choose another shortcut if you want to keep Safari’s default next-tab command. See how to set it up.
Does TabBack work with multiple Safari windows?
Each Safari window has its own recent-tab history. TabBack switches within the active window and Tab Group.
Does TabBack work with Tab Groups and profiles?
TabBack switches among tabs in the active Tab Group. For Safari profiles, enable the extension separately in each profile where you want to use it.
Why does TabBack need website permission?
Safari requires extension permission so TabBack can track tab activation and create visual previews. That information is processed on your Mac.
Does TabBack collect my browsing data?
TabBack processes tab history and previews on your Mac. It does not collect or transmit the pages you visit. Read the privacy policy.
Get back to the tab you need.
Download TabBack and choose the shortcut that feels right.