StayInTab redirects a link that opens in a new tab back to the original tab.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
February 3, 2024
Size
4.56KiB
Developer
sites.google.com/view/hyperfocal
Category
Users
11
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
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StayInTab Extension

StayInTab is a light-weighted extension that prevents a webpage from opening new tabs and helps you stay browsing in the same tab.

When you click on a link of a webpage that tries to open to a new tab, StayInTab redirects the link back to your original tab. However, you can still open link into a new tab if you want, by either right-click the link or by Ctrl/Command-click.

Note:
* StayInTab does not block popup pages. Chrome blocks popups for you by default.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "StayInTab", "description": "StayInTab redirects a link that opens in a new tab back to the original tab.", "version": "1.0", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "tabs" ], "action": { "default_icon": "tab32.png" }, "icons": { "16": "tab16.png", "32": "tab32.png", "48": "tab128.png", "128": "tab128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install StayInTab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install StayInTab 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 StayInTab extension file

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

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