A fullscreen URL launcher

Latest Version

Version
1.2.4
Update
September 7, 2014
Size
27.72KiB
Developer
www.blitzlogger.com
Category
Users
799
Rating
4.0625 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Tabs
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher Extension

** PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR SETTING UP KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS **

A very simple extension for full screen browsing letting you

- easily navigate between tabs
- easily navigate to a new URL by typing it in the box (enter to navigate in the current tab or shift+enter to open in a new tab)
- close tabs by ctrl+clicking in the list
- search Google like you would in the Omnibox address bar, or type \"d?\" to get a duckduckgo search.

Any issues please ask a question in the forum (bottom of the page) at http://www.blitzlogger.com/blitz-chrome-url-extension.html or @wlhart on twitter. If you just place a review on here with an issue I can't contact you to help out!


** INSTRUCTIONS **

In Chrome v22 or greater bind the extension to a key once installed by navigating to chrome://extensions, scrolling down the bottom and looking for the link \"Configure Commands\". When in full screen mode you can then hit your keyboard shortcut, type your URL and hit enter. You can also click on a tab name to switch tabs, or ctrl+click to close it.

This plugin doesn't collect any data and there are no analytics attached either. You can view the source at https://github.com/will-hart/blitz_fullscreen_chrome_extension and a tutorial of how and why the plugin was built at http://www.blitzlogger.com


**CHANGES**

Version 1.2.4:
+ Modified searching to match the Omnibox
+ Existing search syntax still supported - i.e. using \"?\", \"g?\" or \"d?\" prefix

Version 1.2.3:
+ Shift+Enter in text box to open a new tab at URL
+ Ctrl+Click on a tab to close it

Version 1.2.2:
+ Active tab is highlighted
+ Also search google by typing `?`
+ Restyled

Version 1.2.1:
+ Search google by typing `g?` and then a search query
+ Search duck duck go by typing `d?` and then a search query

Version 1.2:
- Removed \"go\" button, just hit enter to navigate
+ Added a clickable list of tabs to the plugin so you never have to leave fullscreen!
+ Restyled a bit to make it slightly prettier

Version 1.1:
+ Show current URL in the link box
+ Add \"http://\" to start of URL if not present to allow typing \"google.com\" into the address bar
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher", "version": "1.2.4", "description": "A fullscreen URL launcher", "homepage_url": "http://www.blitzlogger.com/blitz-chrome-url-extension.html", "permissions": [ "tabs", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "icons" : { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "A replacement address bar for Full Screen Mode", "default_icon": "icon16.png", "default_popup": "launcher.html" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher 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 Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher 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 Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher extension file

Select and download the Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher 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 Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher 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 Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher 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 Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher 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 Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Karem Figo (ID: 0000002e00b69c74) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/04/2022 how can i use it?, i download the extension and activate it on but when i'm going in full screen mode. i cannot any sign to type the URL

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Михаил Заволока (ID: 0000000d0a5d9237) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/02/2021 Very nice. The launcher is just what I was looking for - it can open both urls and google searches if the query is not a url. But it's not a good tab switcher extension. It allows to almost never quit fullscreen mode )).

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Денис Дечев (ID: 000000fe18a0c628) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/13/2020 Thanks! This is exactly what i needed for PWA when you go to page that says 404 or similar and there is no homepage_button you are stuck but with this extension I can open homepage easily without closing and opening the whole window again

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Ma Chao (ID: 000000f8a98cf7c9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/10/2019 nice

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Vitaly Zdanevich (ID: 000000c7534c81aa) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/27/2018 Please add an optional dark theme and allow to choose site from list using arrow keys.