Toggles between the last two active tabs using a global hotkey.

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Version
1.0.1
Update
March 8, 2019
Size
85.31KiB
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Users
342
Rating
3.85 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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ToggleTab Extension

ToggleTab lets you toggle back and forth between the two most recently selected tabs using a global hotkey. The hotkey is configurable and will work even when chrome doesn't have focus. This is ideal for gamers, researchers, developers and anyone else who needs to switch tabs in their browser without leaving the application they're working in.

HOW IT WORKS

ToggleTab remembers the order in which you selected, opened and deleted tabs using its \"Tab History\". If you're toggling between two tabs and decide to close one of them, the next most recent tab in the tab history will begin toggling instead.

By default, the global hotkey to toggle is Ctrl+Shift+1 on Windows and Cmd+Shift+1 on OSX. This should be comfortable to press with just your left hand. See the \"Configuration\" section below to learn how to configure the hotkey.

The tab history can be locked allowing you to temporarily check other tabs without interfering with the order of your tab history or which tabs will toggle. Locking can be easily enabled and disabled by clicking the ToggleTab icon in the Chrome toolbar.

CONFIGURATION

The ToggleTab options can be reached by right-clicking the ToggleTab icon in the Chrome toolbar then clicking \"Options\" from the menu.

From the Options page you can view the entire tab history. Individual tab history items can be removed by checking them and clicking \"Delete Selected\" at the bottom of the list. Deleting items from the tab history will NOT close their respective tabs. However, closing tabs will remove them from the tab history.

The global hotkey can be configured by clicking the \"Configure Hotkeys\" button on the Options page.

VERSIONS

1.0.1 - Improved persistence between browser sessions
1.0.0 - Initial version with tab history, locking and a global hotkey.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "ToggleTab", "description": "Toggles between the last two active tabs using a global hotkey.", "version": "1.0.1", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "images/icon32.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "commands" ], "options_page": "options.html", "background": { "scripts": [ "scripts/eventpage.js" ], "persistent": true }, "commands": { "toggle-feature-tabs": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+1", "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+1", "mac": "Command+Shift+1", "chromeos": "Ctrl+Shift+1", "linux": "Ctrl+Shift+1" }, "description": "Toggle between last two active tabs", "global": true } }}
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How to download and manually install ToggleTab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ToggleTab 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 ToggleTab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Greg Gregowki (ID: 00000054e3a3a525) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/25/2023 Not work on updated Chrome, useless To remove from Store

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Andreas (ID: 000000653e3a2551) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/12/2021 Does not seem to work anymore.

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Amit Tanajirao Patil (Krishna) (ID: 000000e88f93fbe2) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/10/2019 it's ok chrome extension but it's missing another feature, i.e when the user opens the hyperlink in new tab then the currently focused tab and newly created tab should be the most recent tabs for toggling purpose! For that i have developed this missing feature in my chrome-extension please use the below chrome web store link to install on your chrome browser.... https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/toggle-tabs-search-tab-mi/aogpjdlkoflimpajengbhfeokedeccog

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Vedavan (ID: 00000066b8d5b23a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/27/2019 то что нужно без лишнего :)

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Fung Srivong (ID: 000000c8f6e9b2b2) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/31/2019 Doesn't work anymore! Change it to Toggle Tabs - Offered by: Danil Chekalin