Send tabs you don't use to into hibernation to save up on memory usage

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Version
0.3.2
Update
October 7, 2017
Size
107KiB
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Users
5,000+
Rating
3.67568 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Tab Hibernate Extension

Is Your computer slow? unresponsive?
Are you the type of person who keeps lots of tabs open all the time?
Tab Hibernate to the rescue!

Tab Hibernate puts all your unused tabs into sleep mode.
that way they don't take up memory or CPU usage.

Your PC will be faster, Battery will last longer and your computer will be more responsive!

We would love to get your feedback and improve.
if you like our extension please rate us and leave a comment.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Tab Hibernate extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Tab Hibernate 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 Hibernate extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Tab Hibernate extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Tab Hibernate 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 Hibernate Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Tab Hibernate extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Tab Hibernate extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Tab Hibernate 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 Hibernate 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 Hibernate extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Tab Hibernate 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 Hibernate extension file

Select and download the Tab Hibernate 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 Hibernate 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 Hibernate 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 Hibernate 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 Hibernate extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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captain obvious (ID: 000000b8a4c0b1a3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/19/2024 does not work on multiple windows. hibernate tabs only in first window more. Stopped working. Hibernated tab unable to wake up.

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Terry Canaan (ID: 00000086848b9970) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/05/2024 OK, but you can't wake up local files open as tabs. The only way to restore them is to open the file again. ETA: after choosing to disallow a site from hibernating, you can't go back and allow it again. I'm sorry, this extension needs some work. It's not a keeper.

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Ju (ID: 0000006fa810f6a8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/13/2023 Löst keine RAM Probleme und schließt auch noch alle Tabs

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Waleed (ID: 000000795e68aa5c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/04/2023 Please for the love of God, don't install this! The extension doesn't auto wake on edge and also I had 1000 tabs, the wake up all hibernated tabs button doesn't work! Wasted an entire day because I used this extension!

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Michael Park (ID: 00000011f321f2cb) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/18/2023 Does what it says it will do... kind of. The unfreeze all won't work, and the functionality for setting it for a certain site or not is restricted to one single window i have open. tons of tabs everywhere and this isn't cutting it. had to manually go through and free up all the tabs (unfreeze them). thank goodness the extension saves the urls in a format that if i had to dump it and free them all by cutting and pasting urls i could do it, but still. Think there's major conflicts with OneTab. Over all nice idea, but wish it worked the way it was intended. {RUNNING Lenovo Chomebook}