This extension loads some predefined tabs on startup

Latest Version

Version
3.1
Update
December 10, 2014
Size
21.87KiB
Developer
real-pinned-tabs.blogspot.com
Category
Users
313
Rating
3.14286 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
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Real Pinned Tabs Extension

v3.1 - updated the options page to act responsive to the available screen size
v3.0 - wildcard support is finally here!
v2.1 - fixed regression that prevented new tabs from being saved when put in manually (thanks kuroir for reporting the issue!)
v2.0 - added new features: auto add pinned tabs and remove individual tabs
v1.1 - fixed issues with the initial setup

Brings back the --pinned-tab-count feature that has been removed from Chrome back in 2010 as an extension. You can define an unlimited number of tabs which are always loaded pinned on startup. While this feature has been partly implemented by the out of the box setting \"On startup > Continue were I left off.\" this comes with one drawback - only the pinned tabs of the last closed window will be saved/restored.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Real Pinned Tabs", "description": "This extension loads some predefined tabs on startup", "version": "3.1", "icons": { "128": "chrome-icon.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs" ], "options_page": "options.html", "background" : { "scripts" : [ "startup.js" ], "persistent" : false}}
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How to download and manually install Real Pinned Tabs extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Real Pinned 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 Real Pinned Tabs extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kai Wörner (ID: 000000f03434770b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/26/2018 Great tool. If it was only syncing it's settings somehow, it would be perfect!

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Michael Rother (Trminator) (ID: 0000005055a617f5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/16/2018 Does what it should, after Chrome stopped doing it on it's own.. :)

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Kevin Haase (ID: 000000d54bd568ed) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/14/2017 Einfach TOP!

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r r (ID: 000000718512b7b5) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/03/2017 Works as expected, handles pinned tabs better than Chrome which handles it stupidly. Retained one star because it opens a redundant pinned tab which results in Chrome crying out "Your file was not found It may have been moved or deleted. ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND" Uninstalling it, as it doesn't check if chrome is also opening the pinned tab and opens duplicate tabs :(

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Patrick Frey (ID: 0000001b64ab918f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/31/2017 DANKE. Endlich habe ich immer meine Tabs auch wenn ein anderer Browser ohne Tabs als letzes geschlossen wurde.