The best tab manager you've never used!

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Version
1.0.0
Update
October 19, 2020
Size
820KiB
Developer
Category
Users
165
Rating
4.85714 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
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Packr Extension

An easy to use Chrome Extension that allows you to pack your open tabs, reopen them later as well as edit your saved packs.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "__MSG_extName__", "homepage_url": "http://localhost:8080/", "description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "unlimitedStorage" ], "icons": { "16": "icons/packr_16.png", "48": "icons/packr_48.png", "128": "icons/packr_128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "js/background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "__MSG_extName__", "default_icon": { "19": "icons/packr_19.png", "38": "icons/packr_38.png" } }, "version": "1.0.0", "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' ; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Packr extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Packr 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 Packr extension file

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

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User reviews

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Hugh Atkinson (ID: 000000cd582df05d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/19/2022 Lost all my saved Packs randomly, unreliable for tabs you value keeping record of? :/ help

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Rami Abi Habib (ID: 0000000299ce9673) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/14/2020 Rare to find an expansion that solves such a reoccurring pain point in a very simple way.

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ramzi bourouphael (ID: 000000be7d92a283) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2020 As a digital advertiser, this made my day to day work so much faster, I pack entire campaigns in a matter of seconds, such a simple solutions executed beautifully !!

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Rawan Moukalled (ID: 0000005bbba2a6ca) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/15/2020 An extension I never knew I needed! This will definitely make my life easier at work.

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Freddy Demiane (ID: 000000c50ba97c69) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/15/2020 Very minimal and intuitive design, great for bookmarking a day's work in a push of a button