Duplicate Tabs Closer

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Version
3.5.3
Update
June 14, 2020
Size
1.03MiB
Developer
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Users
20,000+
Rating
4.33333 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Duplicate Tabs Closer Extension

Duplicate Tabs Closer detects and closes duplicate tabs.

Version 3.5.3 changelog:
* Fix: Popup UI issue

Version 3.5.2 changelog:
* Code optimizations
* Update UI
* Bug Fixes
* Add: Collapsible 'Options' menu
* New: Shrunk mode to hide unpinned option
* New: Custom option to close popup panel after closing duplicate tabs

Version 3.5.0 changelog:
* Code optimizations
* New filter option: Ignore case in URL
* New filter option: Ignore 'www' in URL domain name
* New scope option: Container in active window
* New scope option: Container in all windows
* Update UI

★ \"On duplicate tab detected\" options:
- Close tab automatically: automatically closes the detected duplicate tab.
- Do nothing: monitor tabs and update the badge icon to indicate the number of duplicate tabs detected.

★ On remaining tab options (used with \"Close tab automatically):
- Do nothing (default): nothing is done after the duplicate tab is closed.
- Activate: once the duplicate tab is closed, the remaining tab is activated.
- Apply opening tab behavior: once the duplicate tab is closed, depending on the default tab behavior, the remaining tab will be moved to the position of the closed tab and activated if needed.

★ Whitelist (used with \"Close tab automatically):
List of urls to not close automatically.
Duplicate tabs detected will be notified in badge.
Wildcards is supported.

★ \"Priority\" options (used with \"Close tab automatically\" mode and \"Close all duplicate tabs\" button):
- Keep older tab (default): Keep the already existing tab.
- Keep newer tab: Keep the newer tab.
- Keep tab with https (default on): Ignore the scheme part during comparison and keep the tab with the https scheme.
- Keep pinned tab (default on): Keep the pinned tab.

★ Filters options:
- Ignore hash part in URL (default off): for instance https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/duplicate-tabs-closer/#detail-relnotes and https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/duplicate-tabs-closer will be considered as the same URL.
- Ignore search part in URL (default off): for instance https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/duplicate-tabs-closer/?src=ss and https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/duplicate-tabs-closer will be considered as the same URL.
- Ignore path part in URL (default off): for instance https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/developers and https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/duplicate-tabs-closer will be considered as the same URL.
- Compare with tab title (default off): If the URL doesn't match then compare using the tab title.

★ Scope options:
- Active window (default): only closes/displays duplicate tabs that belong to a same window.
- All window: closes/displays duplicate tabs for all windows.

★ Hotkey:
- Alt+Shift+W to close all duplicate tabs (this could be configured in the options in future version)


For bug reports and feature requests:
https://github.com/Peuj/duplicate-tabs-closer/issues
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Duplicate Tabs Closer", "version": "3.5.3", "author": "Peuj", "default_locale": "en", "description": "Duplicate Tabs Closer", "icons": { "48": "images/auto_close_32.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "helper.js", "tabsInfo.js", "options.js", "urlUtils.js", "badge.js", "worker.js", "messageListener.js", "background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "browser_style": false, "default_icon": { "16": "images/auto_close_16.png", "32": "images/auto_close_32.png" }, "default_title": "Duplicate Tabs Closer", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "webNavigation", "storage" ], "commands": { "close-duplicate-tabs": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+W" }, "description": "Close all duplicate tabs" } }, "options_ui": { "page": "optionPage/optionPage.html", "open_in_tab": true }}
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How to download and manually install Duplicate Tabs Closer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Duplicate Tabs Closer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Duplicate Tabs Closer 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 Duplicate Tabs Closer extension file

Select and download the Duplicate Tabs Closer 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 Duplicate Tabs Closer 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 Duplicate Tabs Closer 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 Duplicate Tabs Closer 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 Duplicate Tabs Closer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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esgalmir (ID: 0000006ad4a97bc0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/23/2023 generally it works, but desperately needs an update. some settings broken... sometimes closes wrong duplicate (newest, not oldest, despite of settings) or opens wrong tab. sometimes not detecting any duplicates. sometimes closes a tab that is NOT A DUPLICATE altogether (i.e. does not allowing to open some specific URLs).

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tek marvel (ID: 00000060762b63f1) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/13/2023 works great when it work. often does not notice there are duplicate tabs, requiring chrome to be restarted for duplicate tabs closer to start working again.

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josh wanner (ID: 000000c5fc21bbdf) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/06/2023 Need better instructions. I'm having difficulty whitelisting google and images, not sure what to do to whitelist it, not working. 5 stars for better instructions. Docked a star for unclear instructions.

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COW KING (THE COW KING) (ID: 0000007f1ee8a960) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/08/2023 fairly good. one annoying bug, it will jump to one of the duplicated tabs instead of staying on the starting tab, making it unusable

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Samuele gg (ID: 000000b00bfe818f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/03/2023 Una delle migliori che abbia provato per eliminare le schede duplicate, presente anche il contatore sull'icona che è ben visibile sulla barra. One of the best I've tried to eliminate duplicate tabs, also has the counter on the icon which is clearly visible on the bar.