QuicKey – The quick tab switcher

Add keyboard shortcuts to switch tabs with a Quicksilver-style search or a most recently used menu
What is QuicKey – The quick tab switcher?
QuicKey – The quick tab switcher is an Edge add-on designed to enhance productivity by providing quick keyboard shortcuts for tab switching. It features a Quicksilver-style algorithm for efficient search and offers a most recently used menu to navigate through the recent tabs. With customizable options, you can limit search results to the current window, support Pinyin search, and enable CTRL-TAB shortcut. You can also manage bookmarks and history, close and reopen tabs, move tabs, and switch to InPrivate tabs, all from your keyboard.
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Add-on stats

Users: 5,052
Rating: 4.70 (24)
Version: 1.7.4 (Last updated: 2022-06-18)
Creation date: 2021-10-28
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • bookmarks
  • history
  • storage
  • sessions
  • chrome://favicon/
Size: 339.82K

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# 2263 ▼ 14
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Other platforms

QuicKey – The quick tab switcher (v2.0.2)
4.59 (116) 10,000
QuicKey – The quick tab switcher (v1.8.0)
5.00 (4) 74
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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords

Add keyboard shortcuts to switch tabs with a Quicksilver-style search or a most recently used menu. No mouse needed!

• Press ALT-Q (CTRL-Q on macOS) • Type a few letters • Press ENTER to switch to the selected tab

★ New options in v1.7.x

• Support pinyin when searching for bookmarks and history items • Limit recent tab navigation to the current browser window • Limit tab search results to the current browser window

★ Use CTRL-TAB to switch between recent tabs

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Conveniently allows quick tab switching and searching
  • Enables Ctrl+Tab functionality for switching to the most recently used tab
  • Thoughtfully designed with useful features like remembering last search and copying URLs
  • Works well and is appreciated by users for enhancing productivity
Cons
  • Initial installation issues on Edge, requiring download from Chrome store for full functionality
  • Some users report it not working properly compared to other extensions
  • Lack of built-in functionality in Edge that users have been requesting for years
Most mentioned
  • Quick and easy tab switching
  • Ctrl+Tab functionality
  • Useful settings and features
  • Developer support available
  • Great addition to Edge after being available on Chrome
User reviews
Excellent extension - added features I did not even know I was missing.
by Nikolai, 2024-10-15
This is the best tab serach/close/swtich by shortcuts app. I have installed it in Chrome and Edge. Recommend it to you!
by JK.YANG, 2024-07-06
so quick, so easy, works like a dream lots of useful settings (like remembering the last search) and features (like displaying the total number of tabs open) - AND you can contact the developer for support Would pay/donate if you add a donate button in settings :)
by Gary, 2024-03-20
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

QuicKey – The quick tab switcher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

QuicKey – The quick tab switcher has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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