Ubuntu – Force alt + tab to switch only on current workspace in GNOME shell

You can revert back to the older style of window switcher by enabling the Static Application Switcher plugin in CompizConfig Settings Manager:

• Warning: What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?

Steps:

1. CompizConfig Manager is gotten through sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager (thanks to @donbright)

2. sudo apt-get install compiz-plugins to get the static application switcher to show up. (thanks to @Milimetric)

3. CompizConfig Manager is started by typing ccsm in terminal (thanks to @donbright)

4. Disable the keyboard shortcuts for Unity's switcher by unchecking CompizConfig Settings Manager ▸ Desktop ▸ Ubuntu Unity Plugin ▸ Switcher ▸ Key to start the switcher ▸ Enabled and Key to start the switcher in reverse ▸ Enabled

5. Enable the Static Application Switcher by checking CompizConfig Settings Manager ▸ Window Management ▸ Static Application Switcher ▸ Enable Static Application Switcher

In compiz manager in the Ubuntu Unity Plugin in the Switcher tab the Key to start switcher has to be disabled. And after one of application switcher plugin has to be enabled.