Open Tabs lets you create groups of tabs, save them across multiple devices, and reopen later.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
April 16, 2017
Size
123KiB
Developer
www.opentabs.io
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Tabs
Storage
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Open Tabs Extension

Open Tabs allows you to create groups of tabs, save them across multiple devices, and re-open them later. Reduce memory consumption and speed up your computer by saving into groups all the tabs that you don't need right now, and focus on what's relevant.

If you usually find your browser with dozens of tabs open at a time or if you have several sets of tabs that you always use for specific activities in Chrome, you might find Open Tabs very useful.

Open Tabs syncs to your Google account which means you it will remember your tab groups on any computer as long as you're signed in and you can customize it however you want.

This extension is still in development, and therefore it will continue to improve over time. Your feedback is always very welcome.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Open Tabs", "short_name": "Open Tabs", "description": "Open Tabs lets you create groups of tabs, save them across multiple devices, and reopen later.", "version": "1.1.1", "homepage_url": "http://www.opentabs.io/", "offline_enabled": true, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs", "storage" ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Open Tabs", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "19": "images/icons/icon19.png", "38": "images/icons/[email protected]" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/icons/icon16.png", "48": "images/icons/[email protected]", "128": "images/icons/[email protected]" }}
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How to download and manually install Open Tabs extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Open 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 Open Tabs extension file

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

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User reviews

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Shrewd Soup (ID: 0000000738814243) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/22/2023 ✅ Syncs to multiple devices and sessions ✅ Sign up not required ✅ Easy group saving ✅ Fast ❎Compact ✅ Minimalist

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/Syntax Lexx (/SyntaxLexx) (ID: 0000007488f18d3e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/01/2022 Very nice extension! However, Why can't it save more than 7 groups??

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Jeff (ID: 00000080da79014f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/18/2021 Still the same error as John Weiss wrote: Doesn't work. Fails with "Error. This group couldn't be saved."

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John Weiss (ID: 000000627bc3b61f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/11/2020 Doesn't work. Fails with "Error. This group couldn't be saved."

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Francois Dermu (ID: 000000a3e689430a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/11/2019 Amazing! I've been looking for this for a long time. The best feature that this has and what sets it apart from all the other tab managers is the ability to update and existing set and also to automatically create sets out of what's currently opened. LOVE IT