ReTab - Tab Switch for Safari

ReTab - Tab Switch for Safari

Tap to hop, hold for a list

3 ratings
19 reviews
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 17, 2024
  • August 14, 2026

Features

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Instantly navigate between your most recent Safari tabs with keyboard shortcuts. Quickly cycle through tab history and automatically return to your last active tab when closing one. This lightweight extension enhances productivity without compromising privacy.

Instant tab switching
Cycle through tab history
Jump back on tab close
Customizable keyboard shortcuts
Lightweight and private
Works with Safari extensions
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What's New in ReTab

3.3

August 14, 2026

ReTab 3.3 — Minimal permissions by default • ReTab now installs with zero access to your pages or browsing data. Quick tab switching (tap Cmd+E to flip between your two most recent tabs) works out of the box with no permissions at all. • The visual tab picker (hold Cmd+E) is now an opt-in feature. Turning it on grants exactly what it needs — drawing the picker on the page and reading tab titles — with a clear explanation of why, once, in ReTab Settings. Decline and the quick switch keeps working forever. • Existing users: nothing changes. Permissions you've already granted stay granted, and the picker keeps working exactly as before. • "Jump back to your most recent tab when you close a tab" is now off by default — it surprised more people than it helped. Turn it back on anytime in ReTab Settings; if you already flipped the toggle yourself, your choice is kept. • As always: no analytics, no remote calls, nothing leaves your Mac. This release just makes that promise visible in the permission sheet. Recent updates • 3.2.3 — Performance and reliability refinements for long browsing sessions. • 3.2.2 — Hover to commit: hover any tab card while holding Cmd+E and release to switch to it, mirroring macOS Cmd+Tab's "hover wins" behavior. • 3.2.1 — Stuck-picker fix: ReTab now detects the modifier release even when the keyup event is absorbed by an iframe or focus blip, and commits cleanly. • 3.2 — VoiceOver narrates the picker: position, selection, and tab titles, with focus restored on release. Note: if your custom shortcut isn't responding, re-confirm it once in Safari Settings → Extensions.

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User reviews

Most useful extension for Safari

It makes Safari 10x more enjoyable to use!

Smooth as Butter

I love ReTab. This keyboard shortcut is legit one of my favorites. A critical option if you are a Safari user!!!

Response from developer

Thanks so much for your encouragement! Let us know if you got any suggestions to improve ReTab!

Works but…

This extension works but it requires read access to every page you visit (or want to cycle through), meaning it can access very sensitive information like passwords, credit cards, SSN, etc. To me it’s just too risky, which is such a shame since I really find it useful.

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback and totally understand the concerns. The reason is that we have to use the "scripting" permission in order to display the list of tabs on each webpage, and the permission includes read access which we can't omit. We promise that we never read any content of the web pages, and you can open the developer console to verify no network call is ever made by ReTab. On the side, we could make a "ReTab Lite" which doesn't show the list of tabs but you can just use key combinations to switch blindly, which would only require tab history permission - if you think you'd like it better that way let us know!

Simple mais essentielle

Pour mon travail j’ouvre beaucoup de tabs different pour les différents outils (Confluence, ServiceNow) et je dois souvent passer d’un tab à l’autre pour copier/coller du texte. ReTab me permet de me concentrer sur mon travail sans perdre du temps et de l’energie dans la recherche du bon tab

Doesn’t work for the one thing I needed

All I wanted was to close a tab and go back to the previous tab, something that should be native to Safari in the first place. I bought this and opened the extension options and the toggle for this feature is set, yet it doesn’t work. Complete waste of $2

Response from developer

Sorry to hear that, please give a try to the fresh 3.0 which just came out and made significant improvements.

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FAQ

How do I install ReTab on Safari?

Simply install the extension, then enable it in your Safari Extensions settings. Once enabled, you can start using its features immediately.

What is the price of ReTab?

ReTab is a paid application priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

What devices does ReTab support?

ReTab is available for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to enhance your browsing experience across Apple devices.

How often is ReTab updated?

The latest version, 2.5, was released on March 17, 2026. The developer, Lychee Isle Co, has a history of updating the application.

Is ReTab safe to use?

Yes, ReTab is designed to be lightweight and private. It only requests tab permissions and does not read, collect, or transmit your browsing data.

Can I customize the keyboard shortcuts in ReTab?

Yes, with Safari 26 and later, you can customize all ReTab keyboard shortcuts directly within Safari's Extensions settings. For older versions, custom key mapping tools can be used.

What is the age rating for ReTab?

ReTab has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is a simple utility tool with no mature content.

What do users like about ReTab?

Users appreciate ReTab's speed and efficiency in switching between Safari tabs, as well as its privacy-focused design. The ability to quickly jump back to recent tabs is a key highlight.