A free tab switcher that switches between tabs and refreshes pages (optional) at set intervals. Perfect for displaying dashboards.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0.6
Update
August 19, 2024
Size
193KiB
Developer
itblogpros.com
Category
Users
208
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Alarms
Tabs
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Free Tab Switcher Extension

Free Tab Switcher: Automate Your Tab Browsing Experience!

Effortlessly cycle through your open tabs with Free Tab Switcher, the perfect Chrome extension for multitaskers, researchers, and professionals who need to monitor multiple web pages simultaneously.

Key Features:

Automatic Tab Cycling: Set custom intervals to switch between open tabs without manual intervention.
Flexible Refresh Options: Choose to refresh pages on a time interval or before/after tab switches to keep content up-to-date.
User-Friendly Interface: Easily adjust settings with a clean, intuitive popup menu.
Keyboard Shortcut: Quickly toggle the extension on/off with a simple Alt+S keystroke.
Window-Specific Settings: Customize cycling behavior for each browser window independently.
Visual Status Indicator: Clearly see when the extension is active or inactive with color-coded status updates.

Ideal for:

Monitoring multiple dashboards or data feeds
Cycling through news websites or social media feeds
Displaying information on kiosks or public screens
Researchers comparing multiple sources of information
Professionals who need to keep an eye on various web-based tools

Free Tab Switcher streamlines your browsing experience by eliminating the need to manually switch between tabs, perfect for monitoring metrics, checking graphs, digital signage, or any other information that needs constant review.

Customize your tab-switching intervals, set up refresh schedules, and let Free Tab Switcher handle the rest. With its lightweight design and powerful functionality, it's the perfect tool for enhancing your productivity and simplifying your web browsing routine.

Download Free Tab Switcher now and transform the way you interact with multiple web pages!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Free Tab Switcher", "version": "1.0.0.6", "description": "A free tab switcher that switches between tabs and refreshes pages (optional) at set intervals. Perfect for displaying dashboards.", "permissions": [ "storage", "alarms", "tabs" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "48": "gray_icon48.png", "128": "gray_icon128.png" } }, "commands": { "toggle_cycling": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+S" }, "description": "Toggle Tab Cycling to Stop or Start the extension. Useful for when you want to stop the extension from cycling tabs quickly." } }, "icons": { "48": "gray_icon48.png", "128": "gray_icon128.png" } }
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How to download and manually install Free Tab Switcher extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Free Tab Switcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Free Tab Switcher 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 Free Tab Switcher extension file

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

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