Switch Safari tabs
by recent use.
TabBack brings Command-Tab-style recent-use switching to Safari on Mac. Jump back to the tab you just used, cycle through recent tabs, and choose the right page with visual previews.
See it in action
Switch tabs without scanning the tab bar.
Press once to go back. Keep pressing to move through the tabs you were just using.
Everyday Safari switching
Fast recent-tab switching for Safari
Return to recently used tabs with customizable shortcuts, visual previews, and private on-device processing.
Recent tabs first
Move through tabs by recency, instead of hunting across a crowded tab bar.
Quick switch and cycle
Press once to return to the previous tab, or hold the modifiers and tap through recent tabs.
Fully customizable shortcut
Choose any shortcut you like, including Control-Tab to replace Safari's default tab switching.
Reverse when needed
Use the reverse shortcut when you pass the tab you wanted.
Visual previews
Use thumbnails and site icons to recognize the right page before switching.
Private by design
Everything runs on your Mac. No tracking, no analytics, no browsing data sent anywhere.
Proof from users
Users feel the difference immediately.
Less tab hunting, fewer interruptions, and a Safari workflow that feels faster from the first shortcut.
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 left or right through the tab bar. TabBack follows most-recently-used order, so the first tab it offers is the one you were just using.
Can I use Control-Tab as the shortcut?
Yes. You can assign Control-Tab to switch by recent use, or choose another shortcut and keep Safari's default next-tab command.
Does TabBack work with multiple Safari windows?
Yes. Each Safari window keeps its own recent-tab history, and TabBack switches among tabs in the active window.
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?
No. TabBack does not collect or transmit the pages you visit. Read the privacy policy for details.
Bring recent-tab switching to Safari.
Download TabBack for visual previews, customizable shortcuts, and private on-device operation.