Closes all the unused stale tabs

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Version
1.0.0
Update
August 8, 2024
Size
4.53MiB
Developer
Category
Users
6
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Idle
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Tab Timeout Extension

✅ Declutter Your Browsing Experience

👉 Are you overwhelmed by a cluttered browser with countless tabs open? Tab Timeout is your solution! This extension automatically closes inactive tabs after a customizable time period, helping you regain focus and boost productivity.

✅ How it Works

👉 Tab Timeout intelligently tracks your tab usage. Once you've defined a preferred inactivity threshold, the extension automatically closes tabs that haven't been accessed within that timeframe. Don't worry about losing important pages; closed tabs are safely stored in your browser's history and can be easily restored with a simple `Ctrl+Shift+T`

✅ Key Features

👉 Customizable Inactivity Threshold : Tailor the extension to your browsing habits by setting the exact amount of time your tabs must be idle before closure.
👉 Efficient Tab Management : Reclaim valuable screen space and system resources by automatically clearing away unused tabs.
👉 Data Preservation : Closed tabs are not deleted but moved to your browser's history for easy access.
👉 Undo Functionality : Accidentally closed a crucial tab? Quickly restore it with the standard Ctrl+Shift+T shortcut.
👉 User-Friendly Interface : Enjoy a simple and intuitive setup process with minimal configuration required.

✅ Benefits

👉 Improved Focus : Reduce distractions and enhance concentration by decluttering your browser.
👉 Boosted Productivity : Optimize your workflow by streamlining tab management.
👉 Enhanced System Performance : Free up memory and speed up your browser.
👉 Peace of Mind : Know that your important tabs are safe and easily recoverable.

Take control of your browsing experience and say goodbye to tab overload. Download 🚀 Tab Timeout 🚀 today!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Tab Timeout extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tab Timeout 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 Timeout extension file

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

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