Auto maximize a Chrome tab when it is dragged out into a new window.

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1.1.0
Update
December 28, 2023
Size
9.29KiB
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Manifest Version
3
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Auto Maximize Tab Extension

Chrome released a new version on April 1, 2022 which changed the behavior of dragging out a tab into a new window/monitor. When you drag a tab out into a new window, it stays small and no longer maximizes to fill the screen.

This Chrome extension aims to bring back the old behavior.

Specifically, this extension does the following:
- If the window is maximized, and you drag a tab out into a new window then it'll maximize the new window as well.
- If the window was not maximized to begin with, then the new window after dragging out a tab will not be maximized.
- Supports dragging out multiple tabs at once.

This extension does not require any additional permissions.
This extension does not track or store any user data.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Auto Maximize Tab", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "1.1.0", "description": "Auto maximize a Chrome tab when it is dragged out into a new window.", "permissions": [ ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Auto Maximize Tab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Auto Maximize Tab 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 Auto Maximize Tab extension file

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

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Karl Grimm (ID: 00000001458e5f6c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/31/2024 I have been using this for a year. It is reliable and super fast. This one actually works, the "other one" I tried didn't. Thanks very much.

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Bryan Green (ID: 0000007abcb1e399) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/08/2023 As others said, you still need to drag down from the windows bar, then drag it once more to maximize the window. Does not function as intended. You should be able to pull down from windows bar without performing any further actions to maximize the window.

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Y K (ID: 000000e979266ce8) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/02/2022 dont work

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Jordan Leporati (ID: 0000006de6c4b06b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/20/2022 great fast fix for something google hasnt caught onto yet. Thank you so much