Use Alt+Shift with the left and right arrow keys to navigate your tabs in the order you've used them.
Alt+Shift+◀ to go back, Alt+Shift+▶ to go forward. Simple like that.

TabWalk - Navigate Firefox tabs with ease
TabWalk is a Firefox add-on that enables you to navigate tabs in activity order with convenient keyboard shortcuts. Use Alt+Shift with the left and right arrow keys to effortlessly move between tabs in the order you've used them.
Add-on stats
By: Giorgio Maone
Rating: 4.27
(11)
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
- activeTab
Size: 30.61K
Email: gi*****@maone.net
URLs: Website
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Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
TabWalk lets you navigate tabs in activity order with your keyboard, by pressing either:
- Alt+Shift+Left arrow ◀ back to previous tab recorded as active;
- Alt+Shift+Right arrow ▶ "forward", i.e. reversing recent TabWalk navigation steps or selecting a newly opened but not focused tab, if any.
User reviews
by KxNdrLXKSUPmcImWBIYhr, 2020-07-12
Very handy. Though the description doesn't tell you, the shortcuts may be edited on your Add-Ons page. I changed mine to Ctrl-Alt-Arrow, as it is slightly easier to reach than Shift-Alt-Arrow; and nicely matches Alt-Arrow which move back/forward in the tab's history.
by Mr. Qwerky, 2020-06-13
Thanks, should be a base feature of Firefox
by Firefox user 12836793, 2020-02-27
Add-on safety
Risk impact
TabWalk requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of TabWalk. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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