Allow only a specific number of new background tabs to load at one time.

Latest Version

Version
5.3
Update
October 1, 2024
Size
77.7KiB
Developer
Category
Users
468
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebNavigation
Tabs
Storage
ContextMenus
DeclarativeNetRequest
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Load Background Tabs Lazily Extension

This extension duplicates some of the behavior of an old Firefox extension that is no longer maintained, Load Tabs Progressively.

Load Background Tabs Lazily places newly created background tabs in a line and allows only a specific number to load, while blocking the rest. A tab is removed from the line once it has finished loading. The first blocked tab in the line is then allowed to load. This extension was designed for users with slow internet connections that routinely open multiple background tabs at the same time. It also helps users that open many background tabs at once by not overwhelming their browser or CPU.

Only background tabs with http(s) URLs are added to the line. Middle click (or Ctrl click) a link, bookmark, or bookmark folder to create background tabs.

Various commands or settings for this extension can be accessed in its Options page or toolbar button popup. The toolbar button may be pinned by clicking the 'Extensions' button that looks like a puzzle piece on the toolbar.

Permissions used:
▸ non-optional: 'contextMenus', 'declarativeNetRequest' (Block content on any page), 'storage', 'tabs' (Read your browsing history)*, 'webNavigation' (Read your browsing history)
▸ optional: '' (Read and change all your data on all websites), 'downloads' (Manage your downloads), 'nativeMessaging' (Communicate with cooperating native applications), 'webRequest'
* The 'tabs' permission allows this extension to view the the url, pendingUrl, title, and favIconUrl properties of a tab.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Load Background Tabs Lazily", "description": "Allow only a specific number of new background tabs to load at one time.", "version": "5.3", "author": "kgersen","minimum_chrome_version": "110.0", "permissions": [ "webNavigation", "tabs", "storage", "contextMenus","declarativeNetRequest"],"optional_permissions": ["nativeMessaging","downloads","webRequest"],"optional_host_permissions": [""],"background": {"service_worker": "background.js"}, "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "open_in_tab": true },"commands": { "pauseResume": { "description": "Pause or resume loading" }, "addServerNotFound": { "description": "Add tabs that failed to load" }, "custom1": { "description": "Custom command 1" }, "custom2": { "description": "Custom command 2" }, "custom3": { "description": "Custom command 3" },"custom4": { "description": "Custom command 4" } }, "icons": { "48": "icons/L48.png", "96": "icons/L96.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/L16.png", "32": "icons/L32.png" }, "default_popup": "popup/popup_commands.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Load Background Tabs Lazily extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Load Background Tabs Lazily extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Load Background Tabs Lazily 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 Load Background Tabs Lazily extension file

Select and download the Load Background Tabs Lazily 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 Load Background Tabs Lazily 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 Load Background Tabs Lazily 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 Load Background Tabs Lazily 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 Load Background Tabs Lazily extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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