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ActiveTab

ActiveTab

See which tab is active

5 ratings
18 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 5, 2021
  • January 27, 2022

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About

This utility enhances Safari on Mac by visually highlighting the active tab with a distinct line. It aids in quickly identifying your current tab, even with many open. Works best with specific Safari settings.

✓Draws a line below the active Safari tab
✓Improves active tab visibility
✓Works with Safari on Mac
✓Predicts tab position
✓Requires specific Safari settings for optimal use
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What's New in ActiveTab

1.1.4

January 27, 2022

The new tab page now has a black background in dark mode.

User reviews

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DOES NOT WORK SAFARI VERSIONS 16 and beyond

My fault for not reading the description, AND probably costing others money too. Maybe this rating will help you avoid wasting $1.99
Cloop3Cloop3

This extension does not work for me

It does not highlight the active tab when switching between tabs. I would like to request money back due to the fact that this extension does not work. Thank you.
PamP555PamP555

iPad Pro

Works great on my iPad Pro. No more trying to spot the little gray x to figure witch tab is open. Thanks
dhanson66dhanson66

Works great with Safari 15.1

Works as advertised ... another life annoyance solved for only $2. I have all my websites zoomed to 115% and the highlighting still tells me which tab is the active one. I also really like the "Improve visibility" option, so for example I can see the blue line on a site with a black background and the black line on a site with a blue background! Wonderful.
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Ray BentsenRay Bentsen

Helpful

Underline is a quick way to see where I am.
boulderpoetboulderpoet
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FAQ

How much does ActiveTab cost?

ActiveTab is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to the tab highlighting feature for Safari on your Mac.

What devices does ActiveTab support?

ActiveTab is designed to work on both iPad and Mac devices. Its primary function is to enhance the Safari browsing experience on these Apple platforms.

How often is ActiveTab updated?

The latest version of ActiveTab is 1.1.4, released on January 27, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent maintenance and improvements.

What is the age rating for ActiveTab?

ActiveTab has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users and does not contain mature content.

What are the limitations of ActiveTab?

ActiveTab only works with Safari's 'Separate Tab Bar' setting. It also functions best when the Favorites Bar is hidden and 'Show Color in Tab Bar' is off. It may not work reliably with very large numbers of tabs or if web page zoom levels are changed.

Why does ActiveTab need to read and alter webpages?

The permission to 'read and alter webpages' is necessary for ActiveTab to draw the visual line below the active tab. This is a standard requirement for browser extensions that modify the display of web content.

What do users like about ActiveTab?

Reviews from MacStories, iMore, MacRumors, Cult of Mac, and iDownloadBlog highlight that ActiveTab effectively makes the active tab easier to spot and instantly recognizable, solving the contrast issue between active and inactive tabs.

What is the user rating for ActiveTab?

ActiveTab has an average rating of 3.6 stars from 5 ratings. This indicates a generally positive reception, though there is room for improvement based on user feedback.