Get a reminder to stay on task when you open a new tab to procrastinate.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
June 28, 2019
Size
33.63KiB
Developer
paulspelman.com
Category
Users
104
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Stay focused Extension

If you find yourself constantly opening new tabs to procrastinate while you should be working, this extension was created for you!

Each time you open a new tab, you'll get a quote that'll help you resist the urge to waste time, and motivate you to get back to work.

// If you have a quote you'd like me to add to the extension - just email me at [email protected] - cheers!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Stay focused", "description": "Get a reminder to stay on task when you open a new tab to procrastinate.", "version": "1.0", "author": "Paul Spelman", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "favicon-128.png", "default_title": "Stay focused" }, "icons": { "16": "favicon-16x16.png", "32": "favicon-32x32.png", "96": "favicon-96x96.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "permissions": ["activeTab"]}
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How to download and manually install Stay focused extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Stay focused 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 Stay focused extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ethan-Scott Hin (ID: 000000cb38b27360) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/09/2023 Great extension. Very pretty backgrounds!