ReTab - Tab Switch for Safari

ReTab - Tab Switch for Safari

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4 ratings
24 reviews
$1.99

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Released
October 17, 2024
Updated
November 6, 2026

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Streamline your Safari browsing with a keyboard shortcut that lets you quickly switch between your most recent tabs. Access a visual picker for cycling through tab history, or instantly jump between the two most recent ones. It's designed to keep you focused without clutter.

✓Quick switch between two most recent tabs
✓Cmd+Tab style tab history picker
✓Hold Shift to reverse cycling direction
✓Jump back to previous tab on close
✓Customizable keyboard shortcuts
✓Private by design, no tracking
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What's New in ReTab

3.3.4

November 6, 2026

ReTab 3.3.4 • Tabs with the same title (two "Inbox" tabs, say) now show their website under the title in the picker, so you can tell them apart at a glance. • Tab groups: Cmd+E and the picker stay within the tab group you're in. • Small fixes and reliability improvements. ReTab 3.3.1: Smarter tab history • Cmd+E now always takes you back to the tab you were actually looking at. Previously, a background tab that changed its address (a link you Cmd+clicked open, or a web app like Slack or Gmail updating itself) could jump into your recent list and steal the next switch. • Pressing Cmd+E right after switching tabs no longer skips your most recent tab. 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

Useful tool for safari users

Great tool making tab switching easier

Response from developer

Thank you! Happy to hear tab switching in Safari feels easier now.

Does what it says

Great little extension, does what it says and gets out of the way. Would be amazing if we could assign shortcuts without modifiers (I’d like to map F1 to it for example).

works like a charm

Quite useful for switching the tabs. I usally have many tabs open and couldn't find the recent one. Will be more helpful if it opens the tabs I closed recently.

Response from developer

Thanks for the kind words! Wouldn't Cmd+Shift+T work for you to reopen closed tabs?

Most useful extension for Safari

It makes Safari 10x more enjoyable to use!

Response from developer

10x is the best compliment we could ask for. Thank you!

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!

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FAQ

What is ReTab?

ReTab is a Safari extension that provides keyboard shortcuts for quickly switching between your open tabs. It offers a Cmd+Tab-like picker for cycling through your tab history and an instant switch between the two most recent tabs.

How much does ReTab cost?

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

Does ReTab have ads?

No, ReTab does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to be ad-free for an uninterrupted user experience.

What devices does ReTab support?

ReTab is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to enhance tab management across Apple devices.

How often is ReTab updated?

The latest version, 3.3.4, was released on November 6, 2026. Updates are provided by developer Lychee Isle Co to improve functionality and compatibility.

Is ReTab safe to use?

Yes, ReTab is private by design and does not track or send any user data off your Mac. It only accesses tab data necessary for its functionality, such as reading titles and icons to display in the picker.

Can I customize ReTab's shortcut?

Yes, on Safari 26 and later, you can remap ReTab's shortcut directly within Safari Settings → Extensions. For older Safari versions, external tools like Karabiner-Elements or BetterTouchTool can be used.

What is the age rating for ReTab?

ReTab has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content concerns.