Questions and answers
Everything people ask us about Tabner. If yours isn't here, write to hola@tabner.es.
Is Tabner free?
Yes. Tabner is free: boards, groups, sessions, search, import and backups, all without an account.
Which browsers does it work in?
Chrome and Firefox. Edge, Brave and other Chromium browsers can usually install it from the Chrome Web Store too.
Do I need an account?
No. You only need one for sync between computers and for sharing boards. Sign-in uses a one-time code sent to your email.
Can I bring my Toby collections?
Yes. Export a JSON file from Toby and import it in Settings. Large libraries are supported, and you can also import bookmark files from your browser.
What happens to my tabs if I uninstall?
Without sync, your data lives in the browser, so uninstalling removes it. Download a backup from Settings first and you can restore it any time.
What languages does the app speak?
Nine: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean. It follows your browser's language unless you choose one yourself.
I found a bug, or I have an idea.
Write to hola@tabner.es. A person reads every message.
Chrome disabled Tabner after an update. Have I lost my data?
No: your spaces, boards and saved tabs are intact, and everything comes back as it was once you turn Tabner back on. Version 1.10.3 added the tab groups permission ("View and manage your tab groups"), and Chrome turns extensions off when an update asks for a new permission, until you accept it. To turn it back on, click "Action required" in Chrome's ⋮ menu at the top right and then "Accept permissions", or go to chrome://extensions, turn on Tabner and click "Re-enable". If Tabner still doesn't show up, write to us at hola@tabner.es. Firefox is not affected.
Where is my data stored?
Without an account, in your browser's own extension storage, and it never reaches Tabner's servers. If your browser's own sync is on, your browser copies it to your other devices through your browser account, not through Tabner. With Tabner sync on, it is stored on servers in the EU (Ireland), where only your account can read it.
How do I open Tabner?
Open a new tab, click the Tabner icon in the toolbar, or press Ctrl+Shift+K (Cmd+Shift+K on a Mac) from any page.
What keyboard shortcuts are there?
Ctrl+K opens the command palette, / jumps to search, ? lists every shortcut, and Alt+1 to Alt+5 switch between boards in the current space. In the address bar, type tb and a space to search your saved tabs.
Does it work with Chrome tab groups?
Yes. On Chrome you can open any group as a native tab group, and saved sessions bring their tab groups back.
Can I share a board?
Yes, with the optional account. Invite people as editors or viewers and see changes live, or create a read-only public link. Private notes are never included, and you can turn the link off at any time.
Is there a dark mode?
Yes. Switch between light and dark in Settings.
I use OneTab. Can I import it?
Not directly. Restore a OneTab group into a window, then use Save All Tabs in Tabner.
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