Search, pin and open tabs quickly.

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Version
1.0
Update
December 30, 2019
Size
454KiB
Developer
Category
Users
524
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs

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Tab Finder Extension

Find and navigate to any open tab by searching for the Title or URL. You can pin or close tabs directly from Tab Finder, too.

Are you a keyboard shortcut virtuoso? We got you covered. You can use both your mouse and your keyboard to navigate through the list of tabs. Ctrl+Shift+Space brings up the extension. You can use the arrow keys to navigate between the tabs and hit enter to bring a tab in focus.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "short_name": "Tab Finder", "name": "Tab Finder", "description": "Search, pin and open tabs quickly.", "version": "1.0", "browser_action": { "default_popup": "index.html" }, "icons": { "128": "icon.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "" ], "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+U", "mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+Space" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Tab Finder extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Tab Finder extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Tab Finder extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Tab Finder extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Tab Finder extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Tab Finder extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Tab Finder Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Tab Finder extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Tab Finder extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Tab Finder extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Tab Finder extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Tab Finder extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Tab Finder extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Tab Finder extension file

Select and download the Tab Finder extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Tab Finder extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Tab Finder extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Tab Finder extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Tab Finder extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Pawel Adamczyk (ID: 0000000f6a8b7626) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/27/2021 The best tab finder. Clean design and fast working tool.

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Carine Araujo (ID: 000000c72200f9ee) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/30/2019 This is quite literally one of the best chrome extensions I've ever installed. I am able to get details on all my tabs which is SUPER helpful for all my pinned tabs. Only see a favicon? No problem! I can search with this extension without fear of losing my tabs and my work. LOVE IT!

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Phiroze Noble (ID: 00000012a9dc3cc1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2019 Super helpful! Now I won't be opening like 5 tabs of the same thing! Well done

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Ryan Hesketh (ID: 000000e40204bd07) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/20/2019 Easy and useful!!