Activate Tab Freezer to automatically close popups and advertising tabs which get past ad-blockers

Latest Version

Version
1.3.1
Update
April 19, 2021
Size
24.61KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.11765 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
WebNavigation
ContextMenus
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Tab Freezer Extension

### What is Tab Freezer? ###

The initial idea behind Tab Freezer (abbreviated TF in the following text) is to prevent unwanted popups and new tabs from clicks on invisible overlays.

Activate TF for a tab or window by clicking the TF icon on the right of the tab or address bar.
Click again to deactivate.
When active, all new tabs and popups from this tab, opened by you on purpose or not, will be closed automatically.

TF blocks by domain.
Example start ->
If you are on \"www.chrome.com\" and activate TF on this tab, all current and future tabs with \"www.chrome.com\" will be blocking new windows, tabs and popups.
The URL \"developer.chrome.com\" would not be blocked in this scenario, a different subdomain makes it a different domain.
Do you want to block developer.chrome.com as well, just activate TF when on the page. <- Example end.

Your blocked domains will persist between session.


## Mobile Devices ##

Chrome for mobile devices from the App Store does not allow the installation of extensions.
You can install another Chromium based browser, I currently use Kiwi, to use extensions on mobile devices.


### Features ####

# Custom right-click menu: Open link in new tab #

You cannot open links in new tabs or new windows when Tab Freezer is activated because TF closes all new popups and windows.
You cannot? Yes, you can: right-click on a link and select \"Open link in a new tab\" further down the list with the TF icon.
Or use the keyboard override feature described below.

# Keyboard override #
Sometimes you want to open a new tab from a frozen tab on your own.
Press \"Ctrl + Space\" (press and hold Ctrl, then press Space) and then click the link.
To do it again, you have to press \"Ctrl + Space\" again.

# Delete all stored domains #
Open the add-ons page and click on TF options. Scroll down on that page to find the option.

# Counter of closed tabs #
The number of closed tabs will be visible on the TF icon. The counter resets when the tab loads new content, which nowadays happens a lot in the background.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Tab Freezer", "version": "1.3.1", "description": "Activate Tab Freezer to automatically close popups and advertising tabs which get past ad-blockers", "author": "lynk", "icons": { "32": "icons/tabfreezer_icon_blue_32.png", "64": "icons/tabfreezer_icon_blue_64.png" }, "commands": { "freezer-override": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Space", "linux": "Ctrl+Space", "mac": "MacCtrl+Space" }, "description": "Override the tab freeze one time" } }, "browser_action": { "browser_style": true, "default_area": "navbar", "default_icon": { "32": "icons/tabfreezer_icon_off.png" }, "default_title": "TURN ON Freezing" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options/tabfreezer_options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "webNavigation", "contextMenus" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "tabfreezer_bg.js" ] }}
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How to download and manually install Tab Freezer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tab Freezer 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 Freezer extension file

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

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User reviews

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Gregoration (ID: 000000958b7925d7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/14/2023 Absolutely unintuitive but works great. Extended options with individual domain controls and a manual would be nice.

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Anthony Gabriel (ID: 000000e8b19988b3) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/14/2023 sometimes works but the Firefox version works flawlessly

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Roberto Giorgi (ID: 000000a64f43d485) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/27/2023 It works perfectly. I've tried many extensions like this but this it the only one that works as I want. Thanks

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jack mcnamara (ID: 00000049752301f4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/12/2023 doesn't work.

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Jason Helbert (ID: 000000420aeb5b18) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/07/2022 Does not work at all.