Randomize the tab order in your browser window.

Latest Version

Version
0.1.1
Update
September 28, 2022
Size
13.56KiB
Developer
Category
Users
987
Rating
4.77778 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Storage
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Tab Shuffler Extension

Useful for making decisions (what to buy, what to watch, etc.)

Note:
The \"This extension is not trusted by Enhanced Safe Browsing.\" message is due to the fact that this is a relatively new developer account and should go away on its own soon.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Tab Shuffler", "description": "Randomize the tab order in your browser window.", "version": "0.1.1", "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_title": "Randomize the order of the tabs in this window. Right-click to undo.", "default_icon": { "16": "/images/icon16-o.png", "32": "/images/icon32-o.png", "48": "/images/icon48-o.png", "128": "/images/icon128-o.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "/images/icon16-o.png", "32": "/images/icon32-o.png", "48": "/images/icon48-o.png", "128": "/images/icon128-o.png" }, "permissions": ["contextMenus", "storage"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Tab Shuffler extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tab Shuffler 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 Tab Shuffler extension file

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

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User reviews

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Cloud Embers (ID: 0000005a1eecea9e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/23/2023 Wanted it because I open videos in a new tab and then close them when finished. Fulfilled my expectations and then some. THANK YOU! It was so amazing I actually laughed in delight.

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MrGhostMark (ID: 00000023673ac643) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/29/2023 Wonderful. It does what it says and nothing more. I choose this extension because I only wanted to shuffle tabs and have no desire for any of the other tasks the other tab sorters extensions offer.

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Seclart (ID: 000000d6614cd217) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/09/2023 it did what i wanted it to, not much else to say

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Not Telling (ID: 000000de008d5aa6) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/26/2023 It does what it says but it shuffles your tabs upon installation and undo doesn't work on that