Stops tabs from loading on startup

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1.3
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July 7, 2024
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3
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "service_worker": "stoptabs.js" }, "icons": { "64": "stop-64.png", "128": "stop-128.png" }, "description": "Stops tabs from loading on startup", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Stop Tabs", "version": "1.3", "author": "def00111"}
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How to download and manually install Stop Tabs extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Stop 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 Stop Tabs extension file

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

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salim albitar (ID: 0000009a2f593d71) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/31/2018 doesn't work at all!

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Moisés Jurado (ID: 000000291e25b21a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/19/2018 Cumple lo que dice. funciona bien, lo único que le falta es que a esta extensión le pongan un nombre como "stop loading tabs" y que tenga alguna imagen; por lo demás re bien

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soleiyo oz (ID: 0000000ffb2b8c48) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/30/2017 Sur ma centaine d'onglets ouverts,j'en avais 5 ou 6 comme par exemple youtube ou d'autres qui contiennent des vidéos,qui se chargeaient à chaque démarrage de chrome,et comme je n'ai que 3 mégas de bande passante en débit descendant,dés que j'ouvrais un nouvel onglet,le site mettait trés longtemps à s'afficher à cause du chargement au démarrage de ces 5-6 onglets.Avec cette super extension ils ne chargent plus au démarrage c'est excellent!!!Je remercie le developpeur def00111 pour cette indispensable extension c'est la meilleure!Car j'avais d'autres extensions comme stop autoplay for youtube ou autoplay stopper mais elles n'empechaient pas que mes onglets se chargent au démarrage et j'en étais pas satisfait du tout,c'était zéro! Alors qu'avec cette extension c'est le top et en + quand je clique sur un de mes onglets ouverts comme youtube,la vidéo ne se lance pas,elle reste stoppée jusqu'a ce que je décide d'appuyer sur play! C'est ce que je recherchais depuis des années!!! mille merci vous etes genial! -J'ai trouvé le graal!!! : -Si vous avez comme moi des extensions stop autoplay,ou flash blocker strict,supprimez-les toutes de chrome! Et gardez juste cette géniale extension Stop Tabs et l'extension Youtube no buffer du developpeur Tlintspr,car j'ai testé et avec seulement ces 2 extensions vous n'aurez plus aucun onglets qui se chargeront au démarrage et surtout: Les commentaires sur les videos youtube s'afficheront a nouveau!!! :) Car j'avais ce souci sur chrome et je ne comprenais pas pourquoi sur toutes les videos youtube plus aucun commentaire ne s'affichait,et je n'avais plus les boutons j'aime ou je n'aime pas ,tout avais disparu! Et la maintenant avec ces 2 extensions j'ai de nouveau tout c'est 2la balle!Merci encore vous m'avez sauvé!

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Muhammad Rizwan (ID: 0000004c29e0746c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/30/2017 Nice and easy! Just as I wanted!

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Martin Powell (ID: 0000001bd192ca87) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/30/2017 Does what it says on the tin