Append specific, configurable strings to the title of the tab based on the URL.

Latest Version

Version
2.0
Update
February 15, 2024
Size
10.74KiB
Developer
Category
Users
15
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
Scripting
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Append to Title Extension

This extension provides a configurable way to add specific strings to the end of tab titles, based on their domains.

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Project released open-source, Github project available:
https://github.com/theborg3of5/AppendToTitle

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Please note that this was made for personal use, so replies and fixes may be delayed.

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Changelog:
1.0: Initial Release.
1.1: Tweak domain matching so that www.*.com and *.com are treated the same.
1.2: Tweak how we apply the suffix to the title to improve reliability.
2.0: Update to manifest v3.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Append to Title","version": "2.0","description": "Append specific, configurable strings to the title of the tab based on the URL.","manifest_version": 3,"permissions": ["tabs","storage","scripting"],"host_permissions": [""],"icons": {"128": "icon128.png"},"background": {"service_worker": "service_worker.js"},"incognito": "split","options_ui": {"page": "options.html"}}
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How to download and manually install Append to Title extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Append to Title extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Append to Title 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 Append to Title extension file

Select and download the Append to Title 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 Append to Title 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 Append to Title 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 Append to Title 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 Append to Title extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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