SmartTab transforms your new tab into a personalized, productivity-boosting dashboard with customizable widgets and themes

Latest Version

Version
1.0.2.4
Update
August 12, 2024
Size
16.83MiB
Developer
fireplugs.github.io
Category
Users
281
Rating
4.57143 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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SmartTab Extension

Transform your Chrome experience with SmartTab, the ultimate free Chrome extension designed to revolutionize your browsing. Imagine opening a new tab and being greeted with a world of functionality, tailored to your unique needs and preferences. Say goodbye to the mundane and hello to a customizable, feature-rich dashboard that enhances productivity, organizes your digital life, and adds a personal touch to every browsing session.

### Why SmartTab?
In a digital era where efficiency and personalization are key, SmartTab stands out as the beacon of innovation for Chrome users. It's not just an extension; it's your personal assistant, mood booster, and gateway to a more organized digital life—all rolled into one.

### Key Features:
✨ Customizable New Tab: Craft your personalized dashboard. Choose from pre-installed backgrounds or upload your own for a personal touch.

🌗 Light and Dark Themes: Select between light and dark themes to match your mood or setting, ensuring comfort for your eyes at all times.

🛠 Draggable & Resizable Widgets: Place widgets anywhere on your new tab for ultimate flexibility. Customize the layout to fit your workflow.

🕰 Clock & Calendar Widgets: Stay on top of your schedule with ease. View current time, date, and important calendar events at a glance.

📝 To-Do Widget: Elevate your productivity with a simple yet powerful to-do list. Plan and track tasks daily, weekly, or monthly.

☀️ Weather Widget: Get real-time weather updates for your location, so you’re always prepared for the day ahead.

🌐 Top Sites Widget: Access your most-visited websites faster than ever, streamlining your browsing experience.

🔐 Passwords Widget: Securely store and access your passwords. With pin code protection, your secrets stay safe.

📓 Notes Widget: Capture thoughts and ideas instantly. Never let a good idea slip away again.
💱 Cryptocurrency Rates Widget: Stay ahead of the market with live updates on your favorite cryptocurrencies.

📧 Email Widget: Quick access to your latest Gmail emails, keeping you connected and responsive.

### Totally Free & Super Easy to Use 🚀

SmartTab is 100% free, offering premium-level features at no cost. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, setting up and personalizing your new tab page is a breeze. Whether you're a productivity enthusiast, a digital nomad, or anyone in between, SmartTab seamlessly integrates into your daily routine, enriching your browsing experience without the need for a credit card.

### Privacy and Security 🔒
Your privacy is our top priority. SmartTab ensures that your data remains secure, treating your personal information with the utmost respect and care.

### Get SmartTab Today ✅
Ready to elevate your browsing experience with unparalleled customization and functionality? Click \"Add to Chrome\" and transform your new tab into a dashboard of productivity, inspiration, and personalization.

### Links:
🏠 Homepage: https://fireplugs.github.io/
🚀 ProductHunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/smarttab
🔒 Privacy Policy: https://fireplugs.github.io/privacy.html
📄 Terms of Use: https://fireplugs.github.io/terms.html

With SmartTab, you're not just browsing; you're maximizing each moment of your digital life. Try it now and discover how SmartTab can make your day more productive, organized, and enjoyable.

### Release Notes
- Version 1.0.2

New Feature: Synchronization of changes made in the new tab across all synced devices.
Bug Fixes: Improved stability and performance with multiple bug fixes.
Upgrade to the latest version for a seamless and consistent experience across all your devices. Enjoy enhanced functionality and a smoother browsing experience with SmartTab.

- Version 1.0.2.2

Fixed Email Widget Bug: emails were not loaded and pre-loader was permanently displayed.

- Version 1.0.2.3

Fixed Weather Widget Bug: geo API stopped working, changed to the new one.

- Version 1.0.2.4

Fixed Weather Widget: Added possibility to make weather widget horizontal, fixed layout
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "SmartTab", "description": "SmartTab transforms your new tab into a personalized, productivity-boosting dashboard with customizable widgets and themes", "version": "1.0.2.4", "manifest_version": 3, "offline_enabled": true, "homepage_url": "https://fireplugs.github.io/", "action": { "default_title": "SmartTab" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "optional_permissions": [ "identity", "topSites", "favicon" ], "oauth2": { "client_id": "1073260472211-e45fru26e6glb0bglcpkdjpdbj35j1lf.apps.googleusercontent.com", "scopes": [ "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.readonly" ] }, "icons": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "32": "img/icon32.png", "64": "img/icon64.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }}
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How to download and manually install SmartTab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SmartTab 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 SmartTab extension file

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

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