Active Tabs is a Chrome extension designed to enhance tab management within the browser. This tool displays the total number of active tabs across all open windows directly on the browser icon. By clicking the icon, users can access a searchable list of all tabs categorized by window, allowing for quick navigation. The extension also enables users to focus on any tab instantly, even if it is minimized, and provides options to close individual tabs or entire windows.

The extension has seen several updates, including version 1.2, which introduced a visual indicator for tabs playing audio, making it easier to identify sound sources. Version 1.3 added keyboard shortcuts for improved usability, such as opening help documentation. Users can also enable the extension to function in incognito mode by adjusting settings on the manage extensions page to include incognito tabs.