Open any links and images in a popup window

Latest Version

Version
0.3.5
Update
December 9, 2024
Size
39.06KiB
Developer
Category
Users
73
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Español
русский
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Permissions

ContextMenus
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Open in Popup Window Extension

This tiny extension provides ability to quickly preview links without leaving the current page context. It adds entry in context menu of links, and when clicked, opens new small window at cursor position, with no tab bar and addressbar.

Features:
● Open images and search selected text in popup window
● Use drag and drop to open in popup window (disabled by default)
● Use Shift + Click to open in popup window (disabled by default)
● Configurable popup height, width and position on screen
● Close popup window when regular window regains focus
● Automatically reopen new single tab windows as popup windows
● New popups can be opened from existing popups as well

This extension is intended to be used as an analogue of Safari Link Preview, or the new Arc Peek. It's a great way to preview links, which works everywhere and is not affected by the CORS problem like extensions which are using iframe element for link preview.

⚠️ If \"Open by drag\" and \"Shift+click to open\" options are not working, or the popup window always gets positioned in the top left corner disregarding the settings, please make sure you gave extension permission to run on every page, and that current page is not restricted from access by extensions (for example, chrome://* pages)

🛡️ Privacy:
This extension doesn't collect any private data. It's fully open source, and you can see the code on Github: https://github.com/emvaized/open-in-popup-window-extension

It only requires access to currently open page in order to fetch information about the object under cursor when drag and drop event occured or context menu was opened
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Open in Popup Window",
"description":"__MSG_extensionDescription__",
"default_locale":"en",
"version":"0.3.5",
"icons":{"48":"icon.png",
"96":"icon.png",
"128":"icon.png"},
"background":{"scripts":["background.js"],
"service_worker":"background.js"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":[""],
"js":["content.js"],
"run_at":"document_start"}],
"permissions":["",
"contextMenus",
"tabs",
"storage"],
"options_ui":{"page":"options/options.html"},
"action":{"default_icon":"icon.png",
"theme_icons":[{"light":"icon_white.png",
"dark":"icon.png",
"size":32}],
"default_title":"Open in Popup Window",
"default_popup":"options/options.html"},
"browser_specific_settings":{"gecko":{"id":"[email protected]"}}}
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How to download and manually install Open in Popup Window extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Open in Popup Window extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Open in Popup Window 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 Open in Popup Window extension file

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

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