TabX is a simple utility that keeps tabs on all your open Chrome tabs and enables you to search any open tab by it’s title or URL.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
May 25, 2023
Size
9.09MiB
Developer
Category
Users
66
Rating
4.9 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
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TabX Extension

Hi! Are you someone who uses multiple tabs or even multiple windows (with multiple tabs) on Chrome? Do you lose track of your open tabs and invariably end up opening the same webpage on multiple tabs? Do you hate it when Chrome eats up 80% of your active RAM? Is hovering over miniature tab title bars your pet peeve?

Well you’ve come to the right place. TabX is a simple tab management utility that keeps tabs on all your open tabs and enables you to search any open tab - if there’s a hit, simply click on that search result and Voila! - your desired tab will come to the foreground/focus and you’re ready to resume your work on that Chrome tab.

WORKS ACROSS WINDOWS -
TabX auto populates and indexes all open tabs even if those are spread across multiple windows of Chrome. Just start typing and it will show results of open tabs across all open windows of Chrome

LIGHT MODE AND DARK MODES -
Adapts to your system’s display settings - light or dark automatically

UPCOMING UPGRADES -

Content Matches - Don’t remember the precise title of your tab. No worries! Just search any word that maybe present on the webpage loaded in a tab. TabX will do the heavy lifting and display tabs that contain webpages with matching content

History Matches - Closed a tab? Or Recall something that was open a week back or even a month back? TabX will index the contents of all tabs you’ve every browsed and once you search, TabX will fetch matching tab titles (title matches or content matches) from your browsing history going back indefinitely

INVOKE WITH A SHORTCUT -
If you’re someone who prefers using shortcut combos are lot, simply set one to invoke TabX with. Go to Chrome Settings -> Extensions—> Hamburger Menu (Top Left) -> TabX —> Keyboard Shortcuts -> Activate the Extension -> Edit Pencil -> Type your desired shortcut beginning with Ctrl, Shift or Alt/Option and followed by a desired letter. E.g., Alt/Option + B

HOW IT WORKS? -
It is one of the simplest to use extensions you’ll come across. Simply click on the TabX extension icon to the right of the Chrome address bar/Omni box and a search bar (similar to Spotlight on Mac) pops up. Type your desired search query/keyword (which may be the title of any tab you want to resume on your machine) in the search bar and if there are any matches between your searched keyword and tabs currently open across Chrome windows on your machine, the drop down will list those along with the Chrome window no. that the tab belongs to. Simply click on the desired result and Ta-Da - your selected tab will come to the foreground focus for you to resume your work on! No more hovering over tiny tab title bars to find what you desire.

INCOGNITO -
If you want to use the TabX extension in Incognito mode, you should to do it manually as we respect our user's privacy and permissions. Here are the steps:
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of the browser.
3. In the drop-down menu, navigate to More tools > Extensions.
4. You will see a list of all installed extensions.
5. Go to TabX and click on Details.
6. Look for the Allow in Incognito option and toggle it on.

Made with 💖 by Yash and Jeetu and a little help from ChatGPT 🤖
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install TabX extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install TabX 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 TabX extension file

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

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User reviews

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Mohit Asnani (ID: 0000009307a80a7e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/28/2023 Great features to remember which tabs have been used. No need to go to your history anymore! Added feature is to search anything on the page as well.

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Rahul Verma (ID: 000000d63bbccb81) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2023 TabX has changed the way I browse the internet! It's so easy to use and helps me handle lots of tabs without any difficuilties.Useful features make it a must-have extension. I thinks everyone should give it a try!

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Mohd Hussain (ID: 000000f9502cee14) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2023 TabX is an exceptional Chrome extension that has revolutionized the way I manage my browser tabs. As someone who frequently juggles multiple tasks and researches extensively, I often find myself overwhelmed with an excessive number of tabs open. However, thanks to TabX, my tab organization has become remarkably efficient, allowing me to regain control over my browsing experience.

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Rajat Jaiswal (ID: 0000001e102f983c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2023 TabX has been a game-changer for my browsing experience! It's incredibly user-friendly, helping me manage multiple tabs effortlessly. The sleek design and handy features make it a must-have extension. Highly recommended!

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Ankita Ahuja (ID: 000000333736ff29) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2023 I've been using TabX for a few days, and it's been a game-changer! It helps me manage my tabs effortlessly, making my browsing experience smoother. Highly recommend this Chrome extension for anyone who wants to stay organized and focused. Thanks Mr. Vijay Shukla