Splits the screen and loads all links in the second window

Latest Version

Version
0.8.0
Update
December 15, 2013
Size
22.64KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.70667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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NiftySplit Extension

Use NiftySplit to split Chrome into two windows. Any link you click in the left window will load in the right window.

Is this useful? Yes!

You can now browse your favorite website and visit links without losing the main page. No need to use the Back button or open-and-close tabs all the time. This makes browsing websites like Reddit or Wikipedia a thing of pure joy.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

*** now with multi-monitor support! ***

New in v0.8:
- multi-monitor support
- more awesome all-round

New in v0.7:
- Shift-click to open links in the left-hand window
- Window position can be customized and stored
- Support for taskbar-on-the-left layout
- Support for Incognito windows
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "NiftySplit", "version": "0.8.0", "description": "Splits the screen and loads all links in the second window", "author": "Arno van den Brink", "background": { "persistent": true, "scripts": [ "scripts/background.js" ] }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "js": [ "scripts/contentscript.js" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ] } ], "icons": { "128": "images/icon128.png", "16": "images/icon16.png" }, "options_page": "pages/options.html", "permissions": [ "contextMenus" ]}
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How to download and manually install NiftySplit extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install NiftySplit 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 NiftySplit extension file

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

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User reviews

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Anand INASU CHITTILAPPILLY (ID: 000000ebd895e60b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/18/2020 absolutely love it. Some times when you start the service, it doesn't snap automatically. Apart from that I love this extension.

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Michelle S (ID: 000000df608d779d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/23/2019 I have a love/hate at this extension. I've been using it for a few years, mostly for work things. I want to stop using it though, mainly because of the Resize Actions - glue windows together leaves an unacceptable gap between the windows, and Remember resized dimensions overlays the right window on the edge of the left, partially hiding any scrollbars on the left side 🤬 so then I have to manually windows+arrow to scoot the right window over a bit. THAT SAVES ME NO TIME FFS. I feel like there could be some chrome settings that could affect this and I'd fix that and keep using the extension if I can be bothered to dig around. I'm going to try leaving both of those settings unchecked... I feel like it still doesn't work right if I do that though.

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Deborah Hosking (ID: 000000c97895d7a8) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/18/2019 Thought it was going to be just what I needed... until I found out I have to re-set it every time I want to use it.

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D Rock (ID: 0000005c12278022) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/07/2017 Exactly what I was looking for! No one else has one that works.

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STORMY (ID: 000000a0660df89a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/07/2016 Didnt work