Keeps the same tabs on all your machines. Tab changes are applied in real time on all of your devices.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.4
Update
June 15, 2021
Size
122KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
3.24 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
WebRequest
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Real-Time Tab Sync Extension

The extension watches for tab changes and synchronizes them in real time across all of your computers that have it enabled (Chrome on Android does not support extensions yet).

You can toggle automatic synchronization on and off from the extension's icon.

Note:
* You need to enable synchronization in the Chrome settings.
* The extension does not work on Chromium since the Chrome Sync API does no longer work there.
* The positions of windows and tabs are not preserved by design.
* Tab grouping is not yet supported.
* It's implied that you want to keep your tabs across sessions (otherwise ending a session would close the tabs everywhere)
* New tabs (chrome://newtab) and developer tools (chrome://developer-tools/*) are unaffected by the extension to benefit the workflow.
* Synchronization occurs only when all tabs have completed loading
* The extension works in unison with Chrome \"On startup\" settings :
- If you choose \"Open a new tab\" - it will start with a new tab , and sync the tabs from other computers/previous session in the background .
- If you choose \"Continue where I left off\" or a set of pages it will merge them with the sync tabs

Known issues :
- Newly closed tabs may be reopened due to syncing latency.
- When a user starts Chrome in one machine and restores its tabs - these tabs may be duplicated in other machines.
- When a user toggles between syncAll and syncPinned - tabs may be duplicated or removed in machines.

For developers that want to check out the code - yes , it's open source, and you can check it out at GitHub : https://github.com/petko10/real-time-tab-sync

Great thanks to those who already contributed:
- Richard Fang for his fixes of long standing issues and overall stability improvements
- Chris de Claverie for adding the \"Sync pinned/all tabs\" along with a design touch up of the extension popup and other refactoring and debugging work
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Real-Time Tab Sync", "version": "1.3.4", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Keeps the same tabs on all your machines. Tab changes are applied in real time on all of your devices.", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icon19grey.png", "38": "icon38grey.png" }, "default_title": "Default","default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": {"scripts": ["background.js"],"persistent": true }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "webRequest", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Real-Time Tab Sync extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Real-Time Tab Sync extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Real-Time Tab Sync 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 Real-Time Tab Sync extension file

Select and download the Real-Time Tab Sync 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 Real-Time Tab Sync 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 Real-Time Tab Sync 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 Real-Time Tab Sync 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 Real-Time Tab Sync extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Stoyan Ivanov (ID: 000000aefb259b80) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/18/2023 I use this extension for several months now. It is limited, but simple. Also it is not perfect and has some flaws. But for now I find it very useful and I will continue to use it.

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Denis Timin (ID: 000000f357184569) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/02/2022 This extension doesn't work. Moreover, it removed some of my grouped tabs from the window that I wanted the sync to occur. Some of them couldn't be restored. Using Chrome latest.

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Sawa Migas (ID: 00000082bbf011e7) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/01/2022 как быть с синхронизацией в Браузере Chrome на Android? Т.е. синхронизация и вкладок и групп ПК<->Смартфон и обратно. у Google столько бабла.. и не могут сделать адекватную синхронизацию вкладок между устройствами, чтобы, например, начать работать на ПК, а продолжить сёрфить (в дороге), позже на планшете.. и как угодно и в какой последовательности. СТОЛЬКО ЛЕТ и НЕ МОГУТ элементарные вещи сделать. Позорище. я не яблочник, и не хуавейщик. Это расширение очень полезное, но надо доработать. Я понимаю, что скорее всего не всё можно реализовать (хотя Apple ведь смогли).. но хотя бы синхронизацию закладок КОМП-в-КОМП без глюков доделать бы - это уже что-то. печаль...

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Max S (ID: 000000faf2e415dd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/08/2022 It is syncing my tabs automatically between different devices. Thank you for your great work! It is syncing my Chrome tabs between my Windows PC and my MacBook. Would it be possible to add the syncing of Chome`s build in tab groups as well?

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All II (ID: 00000091d3bb8790) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/06/2021 Не умеет синхронизировать группы, или я не нажал какую-то галочку ?