Restores legacy behavior of loading dragged links into the tab where they are dragged instead of a new tab.

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1.2
Update
September 27, 2020
Size
8.13KiB
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Users
97
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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TabTakeover Extension

Restores legacy behavior of loading dragged links into the tab where they are dragged instead of a new tab.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "TabTakeover", "description": "Restores legacy behavior of loading dragged links into the tab where they are dragged instead of a new tab.", "version": "1.2", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ ""], "run_at": "document_start", "js" : ["contentScript.js"] } ], "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install TabTakeover extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install TabTakeover 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 TabTakeover extension file

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

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User reviews

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Angel Boybiu (ID: 00000033e0998f65) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/11/2021 Love this extension, great job on making it. The only undesired function that i find irritating, is that the extension treats selected texts the same way as a link. When I select a text, and want to drag that text (intended or by accident), the page wiil redirect to the domain appended with the selected text as the URL query. Would love to see this behaviour fixed. Otherwise still a great extension, worth of 5 stars!

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Alex (ID: 0000000128992e32) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/20/2020 Perfection! Thank you for restoring the functionality that I had gotten used to in my work flow. I felt crippled after Google decided what was best for its users, without giving us any options.

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Kyle Michaels (ID: 000000238cae1d47) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/12/2020 Thanks a million, this had really messed with my workflow

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Steve Martin (ID: 0000001d77cd8c19) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2020 Absolutely wonderful extension! Pretty sad that extensions like this even have to be written though. Google needs to stop making arbitrary changes like this to the browser without making the change an OPTION that users can select for their way of working!!! Once again thanks to the author of this and I highly recommend it to those who like TRUE drag and drop functionality

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Matt Moye (ID: 000000e57e05335b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/18/2020 Thank you! This was driving me crazy and slowed down my work. I hope Chrome doesn't override this in the future.