Displays the time a tab is open.

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Version
1.0
Update
October 24, 2023
Size
13.5KiB
Developer
Category
Users
384
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Tab Timer Extension

Tab Timer is a versatile browser extension meticulously crafted to empower your time management and enhance your productivity during web browsing. This intuitive tool provides you with a user-friendly interface to track your online activities, ensuring you stay focused and efficient.

Key Features:

Effortless Time Management: Easily monitor the time you spend on specific tabs or websites, preventing you from losing yourself in endless scrolling or distracting content.

Productivity Boost: Harness the power of Tab Timer to curb excessive browsing on unproductive websites, so you can make the most of your online time.

Visual Time Tracking: Stay in control with a clear and visually intuitive interface that shows the remaining time for each tab.

Whether you're working, studying, or simply aiming to optimize your online experience, Tab Timer is your ultimate companion for maintaining focus and efficiently managing your digital life. With Tab Timer, you can achieve more and stay on course with your tasks!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Tab Timer", "version": "1.0", "description": "Displays the time a tab is open.", "permissions": ["activeTab"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" } }}
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How to download and manually install Tab Timer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tab Timer 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 Tab Timer extension file

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

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