Tab Scroll
Scroll through your browser tabs with the mouse wheel. Google removed it — we brought it back. Move to the top of any page and scroll to switch tabs.
How It Works
Install
Add Tab Scroll from the Chrome Web Store. That's all the setup.
Move to Top
Hover your mouse near the top edge of any webpage, below the bookmarks bar.
Scroll
Scroll up or down to cycle through your open tabs. Wraps around seamlessly.
Features
Scroll to Switch Tabs
Move your mouse to the top edge of any page and scroll to cycle through tabs.
Wrap-Around Navigation
Scrolling past the last tab takes you back to the first. Seamless loop.
Instant & Lightweight
Works instantly on all websites. No config needed — just install and scroll.
Zero Configuration
Automatically activates on all open tabs after install. Nothing to set up.
No Permissions Needed
Minimal footprint. No unnecessary permissions, no data collection.
Works Everywhere
Compatible with all websites and YouTube's latest layout (2025/2026).
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about scrolling through tabs in Chrome.
How do I scroll through tabs in Chrome?
Chrome removed the built-in ability to scroll through tabs with the mouse wheel. Tab Scroll brings it back — just install the extension, move your mouse to the top edge of any page, and scroll up or down to cycle through your open tabs.
Can you scroll between tabs in Google Chrome?
Not natively anymore. Google removed tab scrolling from Chrome. With Tab Scroll installed, you can scroll between tabs using your mouse wheel or trackpad by hovering near the top of any webpage. It works instantly on all sites.
How to switch tabs with mouse wheel in Chrome?
Install Tab Scroll from the Chrome Web Store. Once installed, move your cursor to the top edge of any page (just below the bookmarks bar) and scroll. Your mouse wheel will cycle through all open tabs. Tabs wrap around — scrolling past the last tab takes you back to the first.
Why did Chrome remove tab scrolling?
Google removed the ability to scroll through tabs in Chrome as part of UI changes. Tab Scroll restores this functionality as a lightweight extension with zero configuration needed.
Does Tab Scroll work on all websites?
Yes. Tab Scroll works instantly on every website. It activates automatically on all open tabs after installation — no setup or configuration required.
Is Tab Scroll free?
Yes, Tab Scroll is completely free with no ads, no tracking, no data collection, and no account required. It will always be free.