Allows to restart the browser with a button.

Latest Version

Version
2.7
Update
September 24, 2019
Size
89.19KiB
Developer
www.timerestart.ga
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.29412 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
Français
Español
Italiano
русский
‫العربية
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Permissions
Notifications
WebNavigation
Tabs
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
NativeMessaging
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Restart Browser Extension

Description:

\"Restart Browser\" allows you to reset the browser status to where you prefer with just one button.
This new version has new features and multiple improvements, which make \"Restart Browser\" a magnificent and unique extension in its sector.
But not only that, it is a great session manager and also allows you to free up memory and CPU making your navigation much more fluid.

Options:

-5 browser restart methods.
- Possibility of leaving the tabs \"sleeping\" until you activate them.
- Notice on manual restart.
- Import / export / reset the options.
- Record up to 10 sessions with all your windows and tabs.
- Open a session when starting the browser.

Restart methods:

Method 1: Recording manually.

In this method the session is recorded with all its windows and tabs when it is given to the record button.
You can record up to 10 sessions, if you have several recorded you must select the one you want to use.
You can change the name to help you identify them better.

Method 2: Recording in memory when the button is used.

In this method \"Restart Browser\" does not record anything on disk, it only saves in memory, at the moment of giving the button it records the state, closes all the tabs and windows and reopens them.

Method 3: Automatically recording the current session.

In this method, the session is recorded automatically each time you open or close a tab, at the moment you click on the button, the same session you were in is recovered.

Method 4: Open a web page.

At the time of restart, close everything and open the web page of your choice.

Method 5 (PREMIUM): Using an auxiliary application.

This is the only method that reboots the browser completely, closing it and reopening it. For this you have to install the 'Time Restart' application for Windows that you can buy on the website and it has to be open.
The extension closes the browser and notifies the application to reopen it.
You can use method 1 with this method, also recording up to 10 sessions.

News and problems corrected:

In this version 2.0, stability problems have been corrected and usability and aesthetics have been improved.
Added ability to record sessions and leave the tabs inactive, as well as to be able to export sessions and options.

Disclaimer of use of permits:
(This extension requires the following permissions to function correctly).

The permission of \"tabs\" is necessary to save and restore the url, title and other properties of a tab.
The \"storage\" permission is required to store and load the session data.
The \"notifications\" permission is necessary in order to display warning messages and information.
The \"web browsing\" permission is necessary in method 3 to be able to record the session automatically.
The \"communication with applications\" permission is required in method 5 to be able to communicate with \"Time Restart Windows\".

Last changes and fixed
- 2.6 Fixed a problem entering URL in method 4


Notice:

Some browser protected pages (For example: about: config, about: addons, about: debugging, etc) as well as the options page will not be recorded or recovered.

Languages:
Currently it is available in 11 languages:
Arabic, Asturian, German, English, Spanish, French, Galician, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese.

Translation partners
Thanks to:
Gallego: Mare Rodriguez
Asturian: Alba Estrada

If you want to collaborate to translate \"Restart Browser\" to another language, send us an email to [email protected].

You can report errors on the website or suggestions.

You can collaborate by making a donation or buying the auxiliary application, available on the website, this application allows you to restart the browser completely.

You also have another extension that restarts the browser in automatic mode, this extension is called \"Time Restart\" and you can see it here:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/time-restart-reloaded/anlebgknmofbanplmaphgacnjddijdjj

Learn more on Time Restart website.

https://www.timerestart.ga/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Restart Browser", "version": "2.7", "author": "Nacho Vazquez", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "default_locale": "en", "background": { "scripts": [ "restart/restart.js" ], "persistent": true }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "dialog/open-dialog.js" ] } ], "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "homepage_url": "https://www.timerestart.ga/", "icons": { "128": "icons/Restart128.png", "64": "icons/Restart64.png", "32": "icons/Restart32.png", "16": "icons/Restart16.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "128": "icons/Restart128.png", "64": "icons/Restart64.png", "32": "icons/Restart32.png", "16": "icons/Restart16.png" }, "default_title": "Restart Browser" }, "permissions": [ "notifications", "webNavigation", "tabs", "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "nativeMessaging" ]}
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How to download and manually install Restart Browser extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Restart Browser 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 Restart Browser extension file

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

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User reviews

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jsosmd (ID: 00000051c4052847) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/05/2023 Bad enough that it doesn't work (made a total mess of my tabs), but I think it is also a scam: after adding it to your browser, it asks - in addition - to download some more files to your Windows hard drive ... for heaven's sake ... just how much code do you need for a simple Restart button??? Seems suspicious to me .... Why is this so difficult to implement in Chrome-based browsers - Firefox has so many small buttons to chose from (no, that is not enough reason to return to Firefox :) ... as others have indicated, "chrome://restart" (or "vivaldi://restart", etc.) does work, but why not just have someone make a nice, simple button?

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Jostein Dyrseth (ID: 00000016a8479ae1) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/27/2023 type this in the url and press enter: chrome://restart

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ddd ppp (ID: 000000fd5fa173dc) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/09/2023 It does not preserve the tab ! ( only last tab is reopened ) This is not working for me !!

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Kin (ID: 0000006b88a40432) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/03/2021 Why all these options? Can't we just do a simple browser restart?

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Юрий Коневский (ID: 0000004e9a66a041) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/26/2020 Супер!