See a collection of trending GIFs every time you open a new tab!

Latest Version

Version
1.4.3
Update
October 6, 2017
Size
250KiB
Developer
brady.digital
Category
Users
588
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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GIF Tab Extension

Replaces the default new tab page with a selection of trending GIFs, or a single random GIF based on your keyword of choice. Copy and paste your favorites right from the page, every time you open a new tab. The GIFs displayed are hand-curated by GIPHY, so you can stay up to date on what's fresh, and discover new favorites.

GIFs are downsampled and typically cached by your browser, so this extension should not use excessive bandwidth.


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Changelog:

1.4.3:
- Faster loading of GIFs

1.4.1:
- Better GIF quality for single GIF view

1.4:
- Can now have a grid of GIFs by keyword or a single trending GIF in addition to previous display modes
- Major style update to the settings popup
- Better icon! It's now much more visible on light backgrounds
- Changed tab title to \"New Tab\"


1.3.2:
- Added copy ability for random GIFs! Just right click and select copy like normal

1.3.1:
- Bug fix: keywords were being saved with spaces which broke API URL. Now replacing spaces with \"+\".
- Bug fix: GIPHY logo overlapped footer at very low resolutions. Updated z-index of logo.

1.3:
- NEW DISPLAY MODE! Get a random GIF based on a keyword of your choice, every time you open a new tab.
- New options window for configuration (click on icon in toolbar)
- New, better looking icon

1.2:
- Faster loading of both still imgs + GIFS
- Better support for high res screens

1.1:
- Reduced API calls to GIPHY by caching GIF URLs

1.0:
- Launch!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "GIF Tab", "description": "See a collection of trending GIFs every time you open a new tab!", "version": "1.4.3", "icons": { "16": "img/icon-16.png", "48": "img/icon-48.png", "128": "img/icon-128.png" }, "offline_enabled": true, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "img/icon-16.png", "48": "img/icon-48.png", "128": "img/icon-128.png" }, "default_title": "GIF Tab", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }}
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How to download and manually install GIF Tab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install GIF 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 GIF Tab extension file

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

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User reviews

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PAUL R FONTENOT (ID: 000000269d1ea6a7) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/09/2018 This extension is ok; has a couple of bugs: -A lot of the gif's have poor resolution, are blurry, or have a haze sitting on top of the images. -The calendar on the tab is wrong and you can't edit it; at least, I haven't figured out a way to do it. Otherwise, I am ok with it; it basically does what it says it will do, but it could do it better: -They could fix the problem with the calendar; write in a feature to link with the internet time and date. -Choose the gif's played on the tab with more discretion. -Provide a feedback link on the tab. -support multiple monitors.

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Bispo (ID: 0000008ab4f84428) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/25/2018 BEST GIF TAB EVER! I LOVE IT, IT'S AMAZING!!! THANKS!