Press Alt+Shift+D to duplicate the current tab (Option+Shift+D on Mac). Shortcut is configurable.

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Version
1.6.0
Update
July 24, 2023
Size
28.21KiB
Developer
stefansundin.github.io
Category
Users
70,000+
Rating
4.92308 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Duplicate Tab Shortcut Extension

There are additional shortcuts as well. You can configure and use all of them at the same time.

- There is a shortcut to open the new tab in a new window.
- There is a shortcut to pop the current tab (or multiple highlighted tabs) out to a new window.
- There is a shortcut to open a blank new tab to the immediate right of the current tab (i.e. instead of all the way to the right).

Tip: Even without this extension, it is possible to middle click the refresh button to duplicate the current tab.

Firefox version: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/duplicate-tab-shortcut/

Source code: https://github.com/stefansundin/duplicate-tab
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Duplicate Tab Shortcut", "version": "1.6.0", "description": "Press Alt+Shift+D to duplicate the current tab (Option+Shift+D on Mac). Shortcut is configurable.", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/stefansundin/duplicate-tab", "author": "Stefan Sundin", "icons": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "48": "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "sw.js" }, "options_ui": { "page": "popup.html" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "img/icon19.png", "38": "img/icon38.png" }, "default_title": "Configure Duplicate Tab Shortcut", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "commands": { "duplicate-tab": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+D" }, "description": "Duplicate the current tab" }, "duplicate-to-new-window": { "description": "Duplicate to a new window" }, "pop-out-to-new-window": { "description": "Pop tab out to a new window" }, "new-tab-to-the-right": { "description": "New tab to the right" } }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "minimum_chrome_version": "96"}
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How to download and manually install Duplicate Tab Shortcut extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Duplicate Tab Shortcut 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 Duplicate Tab Shortcut extension file

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

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User reviews

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Cre8ionz (ID: 0000008e368bc490) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2023 macht was es soll, sehr gut :) Strg + Shift + D (Duplicate) is what I use. Braucht keinen Webistezugriff: Automatisch Zugriff auf die folgenden Websites gewähren in den Chrome Erweiterungen Einstellungen um zu funktionieren..

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V (ID: 000000799c3d7c48) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/09/2023 Exactly what I was looking for. Genius is in simplicity.

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Francisco Ceruti (ID: 000000c045d030ae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/20/2023 THIS IS SO USEFUL !!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH.

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David Jonson (ID: 00000032e7456f9d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/08/2023 Works as expected, best no nonsense extension.

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Boying Lei (ID: 00000037c25d68d4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/27/2023 Nice!