Double-click (double tap) on a link to open it in a new Tab. Designed for tablets and laptop trackpads.

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May 21, 2021
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Tap To Tab Extension

Designed specifically for touch-screen tablets and laptops with trackpads (which don't have a right-click mouse button).

It works similar to the \"open link in new tab\" option in the popup menu when you right-click on a link, but this method is faster, because right-clicking is a slow process without an external mouse.

No longer will you have to hold down the button and wait for the popup menu, or perform complex mouse gestures to accomplish this seemingly common task.

Just double tap or double click on the link to open it in a new tab.

In the settings window you can change whether (1) tabs open at front; (2) tabs open next to current tab; (3) blacklist certain websites.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Tap To Tab", "author": "Terry Yuen", "version": "0.5.5", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "manifest_version": 2, "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "20": "openinnewtab_20.png", "48": "openinnewtab_48.png", "96": "openinnewtab_96.png", "128": "openinnewtab_128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"], "css": ["content.css"], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start" } ], "options_ui": { "chrome_style": true, "page": "options.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Tap To Tab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tap To 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 Tap To Tab extension file

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

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User reviews

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The A Man (ID: 0000009dcb1ff7e6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/05/2023 I use it with the "Focus the newly opened tab" setting. Middle click for opening in background as a new tab. Can't thank you enough; absolutely changed my life!!!

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Sam Nordberg (ID: 0000000367ff5439) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/17/2023 Not bad, and the only one of its kind in the Chrome Extensions store that actually works. Although it seems to require the content on the page to be "settled" before it works. If the page, or any interactive content, is still loading, it misses the double click. Otherwise, this is the best you'll get!

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Keanu M (ID: 00000018ef15251b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/06/2022 Wow, it takes me a long time to find this plugin. Thanks.

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David Smalley (ID: 000000659a7bbd01) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/25/2022 So it works for Android (kiwi browser), but not quite as described. It will only open the new window on top, despite it being set to "open to background". If you could fix that, Of give 5 stars all day and tell all my friends!

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prashant dawar (ID: 000000ff5efb7971) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/13/2021 Works as described.