TapTab – Tab switching web extension for Safari
I like the tab-switching behaviour in Chrome/Firefox and wanted Safari to have something similar. Another wish of mine was for it to be a web extension that feels native to the browser vs an app extension that looks out of place. I posted a while back on HN to see if other people feel the same and the response was very positive : https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33811253 Say hello to TapTab : https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659363738?pt=66324... TapTab feels right at home in Safari and is loaded with features to improve how you…
TapTab – Tab switching web extension for Safari launched on December 24, 2022 with 45 votes, #1,043 of 3,688 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
TapTab is a Safari web extension that brings tab-switching functionality similar to Chrome and Firefox. It integrates directly into Safari rather than appearing as a separate app, allowing users to navigate tabs without leaving the keyboard. The extension aims to provide a native browsing experience while adding features to improve how users interact with multiple tabs.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
The tab switcher that Safari needed. Built for pro users who want to switch tabs with a tap.
In the maker’s words, at launch
I like the tab-switching behaviour in Chrome/Firefox and wanted Safari to have something similar. Another wish of mine was for it to be a web extension that feels native to the browser vs an app extension that looks out of place. I posted a while back on HN to see if other people feel the same and the response…
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I like the tab-switching behaviour in Chrome/Firefox and wanted Safari to have something similar. Another wish of mine was for it to be a web extension that feels native to the browser vs an app extension that looks out of place. After waiting long enough, I decided to build one myself. A little preview of Tap Tab - https://taptab.manibatra.xyz. The web extension APIs for managing tabs are pretty locked down in Safari, but I have already found a lot of value in using the extension. Some of the features that I find very useful(in the middle of building a few of these) : -…
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