When you open chrome, and it restores all your tabs, this extension unloads all tabs except the active tab
OnLoad Unload Tabs Extension
As soon as you click on an unloaded tab, it will load the webpage as normal.
Firefox browser does this by default, and now, with this extension, you can have this feature in Chrome too.
Why did I make this?
I didn't like that I would open Chrome and all my tabs would start loading. I don't need all of them to load, I might not even click on most of them. I liked that in Firefox, I didn't need to worry about how many tabs I had open, since I knew when I restarted the browser, none of those tabs would load until I clicked on them (but the tabs were still there, ready to be clicked if I wanted them).
After some research, I found that Chrome does have this feature, but it's only available to extensions. So, I created this extension for myself, so I can once again use Chrome with tonnes of tabs open, and not worry about wasting my computer's resources on those tabs.
Additional Features
Besides unloading all tabs when you open Chrome...
1) Added a right click menu option: you can click this option and it will unload all your inactive tabs immediately.
That's it. This is a very lightweight extension. Enjoy :)
Note:
This extension only unloads tabs:
a) when you open Chrome, or
b) when you click the menu item.
It doesn't unload tabs at any other time.
Permissions Explained:
\"Read your browsing history\" - this allows me to search for and select all your inactive tabs, so I can unload them. This extension doesn't look at your browsing history.
Credits:
The extension icon, the computer with 3 gears, was created by phatplus on freeicons.io (https://freeicons.io/profile/51091).
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install OnLoad Unload Tabs extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install OnLoad Unload Tabs 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 OnLoad Unload Tabs extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install OnLoad Unload Tabs extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download OnLoad Unload Tabs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a OnLoad Unload Tabs 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 OnLoad Unload Tabs Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the OnLoad Unload Tabs extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the OnLoad Unload Tabs extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for OnLoad Unload Tabs 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 OnLoad Unload Tabs 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 OnLoad Unload Tabs extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install OnLoad Unload Tabs 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 OnLoad Unload Tabs extension file
Select and download the OnLoad Unload Tabs 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 OnLoad Unload Tabs 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 OnLoad Unload Tabs 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 OnLoad Unload Tabs 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 OnLoad Unload Tabs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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