< prevTab focuses on returning to the previous browser tab without manually searching through open tabs. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who is < prevTab for?

< prevTab is an open-source project built for firefox users who frequently switch between browser tabs.

Yes — < prevTab is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does < prevTab run on?

< prevTab runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Is < prevTab still active?

Unverified. < prevTab has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to < prevTab?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Previous Tab Switch, Prev Page, and TabToggle.

Who develops < prevTab?

< prevTab is developed by PaulBrnt.

How long has < prevTab been around?

< prevTab first shipped in 2019.

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< prevTab

Name: < prevTab
Author: PaulBrnt

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

< prevTab is a lightweight Firefox extension that lets users return to the previously active browser tab with a click. It is designed for Firefox users who need quick tab navigation and is distributed under the GNU General Public License.

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Overview

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< prevTab is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It focuses on returning to the previous browser tab without manually searching through open tabs. < prevTab is an open-source project aimed at firefox users who frequently switch between browser tabs. < prevTab is open source under the Open Source license. It ships for the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

PaulBrnt builds and maintains < prevTab, and it first shipped in 2019. Key capabilities include previous tab switching, firefox integration, and tab navigation. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Previous tab switching
Firefox integration
Tab navigation
Keyboard or click access
Lightweight extension

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddablemacOSWindowsLinux

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

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HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceOpen SourceFree tierMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed15 Sep · 12:27 UTC
< prevTab verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about < prevTab

What is < prevTab?: < prevTab focuses on returning to the previous browser tab without manually searching through open tabs. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is < prevTab for?: < prevTab is an open-source project built for firefox users who frequently switch between browser tabs.
Is < prevTab free?: Yes — < prevTab is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does < prevTab run on?: < prevTab runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is < prevTab still active?: Unverified. < prevTab has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to < prevTab?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Previous Tab Switch, Prev Page, and TabToggle.Previous Tab Switch Prev Page TabToggle
Who develops < prevTab?: < prevTab is developed by PaulBrnt.
How long has < prevTab been around?: < prevTab first shipped in 2019.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
License: Open Source
First seen: 15 Sept 2026
Built for: Firefox users who frequently switch between browser tabs
Model: Open source
Solves: Returning to the previous browser tab without manually searching through open tabs.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: prevtab

Developer

PaulBrnt

Index record

Indexed: 15 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 15 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: prevtab-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 15 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 15 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 15 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/prevtab

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