Save and restore windows.

Latest Version

Version
1.4
Update
December 10, 2012
Size
19.07KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
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Simple Window Saver Extension

Simple Window Saver makes it super easy to save and restore windows. Keep one window for work tabs, one for Gmail and Facebook, and one for your vacation planning or the research on that new TV you want to buy.

As the title reveals, simplicity is the name of the game. Unlike other session managers, Simple Window Saver remembers when you've saved a window and keeps track of changes. It's not full of features you don't need – it does what you want and it does it well.

Go ahead, give it a try!

If you have feedback or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. And if you like this extension, remember to give it a good rating!

- - Data collection - -
Simple Window Saver uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, such as how many saved windows users have and how often a new window is saved. This helps me improve the extension.

I DO NOT track the urls or titles of the windows/tabs you save, or the names of the saved windows. If you have any concerns about this, you are welcome to inspect the source code (github link below, or use Chrome's web inspector).

- - Contributors - -
Please join me in thanking Timo Reimann for his contributions to this project. Timo has submitted several patches that improve the reliability and performance of the extension.

- - Changes - -
Version 1.4:
* retina icons
* display tab count in badge
* under the hood changes for manifest 2.0
Version 1.3:
* made most recently opened windows appear at the top of the list
* fixed click-to-focus
* added support pinned tabs
* Google Analytics
Version 1.2: improvements in reliability
Version 1.1: click an open window to focus it
Version 1.0: initial release
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Simple Window Saver", "version": "1.4", "description": "Save and restore windows.", "manifest_version": 2, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://www.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icon19.png", "38": "icon38.png" }, "default_title": "Simple Window Saver", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "localStorage.js", "eventHandlers.js", "badge.js", "background.js", "debug.js" ] }, "permissions": [ "tabs" ]}
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How to download and manually install Simple Window Saver extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Simple Window Saver extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Simple Window Saver 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 Simple Window Saver Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Simple Window Saver 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 Simple Window Saver extension file

Select and download the Simple Window Saver 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 Simple Window Saver 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 Simple Window Saver 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 Simple Window Saver 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 Simple Window Saver extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Charles Alley (ID: 0000007c6009fc8c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2023 Excellent, I use this everyday, its a huge time saver and great organizer for my workflows. 10 stars!

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Gabriel ******** (ID: 000000592eb5d90c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/09/2023 I love this tool to organize my windows or specific tasks (like research to specific topics) and being able to close and restore it any time. There's just one annoying thing: Why is there no quick-search to search through saved windows?! This would help a lot for those using this tool excessively :)

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Sergey Master (ID: 0000008bc26dcb1a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/18/2023 Давно хотел использовать расширение, которое автоматически сохраняет окна при изменениии состава вкладок. Другие расширения для работы с сессиями этого не делают.

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Machu Mahaney (ID: 000000642d1be5bb) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/17/2023 It's pretty useful if you don't turn off your computer, but if you do you not only lose the windows it saved but they don't show up in your search history so you can't retrieve it later, I had dozens of recipes and job listings open and now they're all gone.

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Marko Stojanovic (ID: 000000827894d789) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/18/2022 Doesn't work. Using it on Brave - it says my session of 24 tabs is saved, but when I try to open the session, my current window gets closed and no new windows open.