Switching to previous active tabs through the list of recent tabs, complementing the Recent Tabs Forward, Recent Tabs Fast Forward

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Version
1.1
Update
December 30, 2023
Size
25.36KiB
Developer
Category
Users
28
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Recent Tabs Master Extension

\"Recent Tabs Master\" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by allowing you to seamlessly switch between the most recently opened tabs in a most recently used manner. This tool is perfect for users who frequently work with multiple tabs and need a more efficient way to navigate through them. Works together with \"Recent Tabs Forward\" and \"Recent Tabs Fast Forward\" extensions, install it to have backward and forward switching functionality from the browser's toolbar.

Features:
- Backward Navigation: Use this extension icon or a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Y) to switch to the previous tab.
- Forward Navigation: Use a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+Y) or appropriate context menu item to move forward in your tab history list. Install the \"Recent Tabs Forward\" extension to do it from the tool bar. This separate extension adds another icon to the Chrome toolbar for forward navigation, and can be activated with Ctrl+Shift+Y.
- Fast Forward Navigation: Use a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+F) or appropriate context menu item to move forward to the first tab that was active when you first used \"Recent Tabs Master\". Install the 'Recent Tabs Fast Forward' extension to do the fast forward switching from the tool bar.

Installation
1. Click \"Add to Chrome\" for this extension.
2. Search for \"Recent Tabs Forward\" and \"Recent Tabs Fast Forward\".
Or use direct links:
- Recent Tabs Forward - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/recent-tabs-forward/dpnndineanlmfogoccoffnbljfcpebol
- Recent Tabs Fast Forward - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/recent-tabs-fast-forward/kdiokjemgpcccpfemfcbkhfddjjmipfb

3. Click \"Add to Chrome\" for each extension.
4. Once installed, you will see their icons on your Chrome toolbar. Pin it , if needed to make it visible all time.

Customization
- You can customize the keyboard shortcuts via Chrome's extension settings if the default ones conflict with other shortcuts you use.

Enjoy a more streamlined and efficient browsing experience with \"Recent Tabs Master\", \"Recent Tabs Forward\" and \"Recent Tabs Fast Forward\"!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Recent Tabs Master extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Recent Tabs Master 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 Recent Tabs Master extension file

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

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