Opens and manages groups of saved URLs for more efficient browsing.

Latest Version

Version
2.6
Update
July 4, 2020
Size
713KiB
Developer
mnmapplications.com
Category
Users
809
Rating
4.29412 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
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URL Group Manager Extension

Do you ever open the same group of URLs every time you browse with Chrome like when you pay bills or do work?

URL Group Manager is a Chrome extension that allows you to create, edit, and manage custom groups of URLs that can all be opened with the click of a single button.

Here are some common use cases for URL Group Manager:

* A group for social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc)
* A group for your bills and banking (Discover, Chase, Wells Fargo, etc)
* A group for a few of your favorite forums

You can create a group for whatever you want and open every URL in that group with the click of a button.

There's no limit to the number of groups you can create, and it will also sync all of your groups with your Google account so they are available across every device you own that supports Chrome extensions.

It will save you time by opening whole groups with 1 click, will keep you organized and efficient, and should also help clean up that ever-growing bookmark bar.



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CHANGE LOG
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v1.0: Initial version released.
v2.0: Added - reorganized layout, ability to edit existing groups.
v2.1: New option added to add all currently open tabs to a new group
v2.2: Code cleanup and optimization
v2.3: Icon change, added features to hide URL lists and close popup when opening groups



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SECURITY / PERMISSIONS
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* This extension needs the ‘tabs’ permission in order to open up the URLs in new tabs.

* This extension needs the ‘storage’ permission so that you can save your URL groups and have access to them whenever you are signed into your account. This extension’s data will sync with your Google account, so any browser where you have this installed will be able to use the same URL groups you make.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "URL Group Manager", "version": "2.6", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Opens and manages groups of saved URLs for more efficient browsing.", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/icon-19.png", "38": "images/icon-38.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": ["tabs", "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install URL Group Manager extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download URL Group Manager extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install URL Group Manager 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 URL Group Manager extension file

Select and download the URL Group Manager 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 URL Group Manager 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 URL Group Manager 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 URL Group Manager 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 URL Group Manager extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Herojit L (ID: 00000022319b3e62) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/22/2020 It's good, but wanted to report an issue, It no longer accepts new group. I create a group, next moment, its not there!!!

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Scott Hoffman (HHIComputerGuys) (ID: 000000734f0d3334) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2019 I like this extension. A couple of suggestions which would make me love it: 1. Add a mouse over hint for a description of the two options Close after opening is kind of non-descriptive. (Close what? tabs, or extension window?) Or change option from Close After Opening to Hide this extension window after opening url group. 2. Please add the option to add all open tabs to url group. Thanks!

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Brett Phillips (ID: 000000b52514c27b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/15/2018 One of the better multi-tab opening extensions. Very useful. Would still love to see - the option to have the tabs pinned This would complete the tool and make it really useful for my work environment where I need multiple tabs open continuously and to separate them from other less important browsing tabs. It would be a 5 star extension at that point!

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Scott McCoy (ID: 000000c094abe911) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2018 Awesome app! I use it every day!

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Lennard Datema (ID: 00000029c242f706) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/29/2018 So useful!