Cool New Tab Page: weather, handpicked HD wallpapers, quick links and more.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.2
Update
July 26, 2023
Size
20.0MiB
Developer
Category
Users
0
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
Geolocation
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Cool Tab Extension

Elegant and easy to use New Tab Page. Customize what you want to see on the new tab. Treat yourself to a new set of minimalistic nature wallpapers.
Dark mode can potentially reduce eye strain and dry eyes in low-light conditions. You can enable this option as you see fit.
We have made only useful features that you will use:
- Light and Dark modes;
- Pack of nature wallpapers;
- Current weather widget;
- Editable Quick links;
- Search field;
- Date, time, day of week;
- Customization;
- Buttons to open bookmarks and history.

This extension takes over your new tab search engine and will change it to Bing.

By installing the Cool Tab extension you agree to install this application, and you agree to the End User License Agreement and the Privacy Policy.

EULA: https://cooltab.org/tos.html
Privacy Policy: https://cooltab.org/privacy.html
About us: https://cooltab.org/about.html
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Cool Tab", "description": "Cool New Tab Page: weather, handpicked HD wallpapers, quick links and more.", "version": "1.1.2", "permissions": [ "storage", "geolocation" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "48": "icons/48.png", "24": "icons/24.png", "19": "icons/19.png" } }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }, "icons": { "128": "icons/128.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "24": "icons/24.png", "19": "icons/19.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Cool Tab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Cool Tab 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 Cool Tab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jaidyn Melo (ID: 000000545ab7e175) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/05/2022 no virus its safe ___________________ its awesome