A shortcut to open a new tab next to the current one
Open New Tab Here Extension
You can either use the button to the right of the address bar, or a configurable keyboard shortcut. The default keyboard shortcut is:
• For Windows & Linux: Alt + T
• For macOS: Ctrl + T
There is also a shortcut to open the new tab in the background instead of switching to it straight away:
• For Windows & Linux: Alt + Shift + T
• For macOS: Ctrl + Shift + T
You can change these shortcuts by going to chrome://extensions/shortcuts
The code is open source at https://github.com/gilmoreorless/chrome-new-tab-here
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Open New Tab Here extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Open New Tab Here 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 Open New Tab Here extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Open New Tab Here extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Open New Tab Here extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Open New Tab Here 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 Open New Tab Here Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Open New Tab Here extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Open New Tab Here extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Open New Tab Here 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 Open New Tab Here 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 Open New Tab Here extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Open New Tab Here 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 Open New Tab Here extension file
Select and download the Open New Tab Here 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 Open New Tab Here 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 Open New Tab Here 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 Open New Tab Here 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 Open New Tab Here extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
Similar Extensions
Open New Tab After Current Tab 643 33 ★ 12.24KiB
Open Tabs Next to Current 643 94 ★ 55.82KiB
SimpleTabOrder 643 65 ★ 28.03KiB
New Adjacent Tab 643 56 ★ 10.7KiB
Link Controller 643 15 ★ 10.26KiB
Open a new tab on the right 643 1 ★ 35.2KiB
Opens external links in a new tab 643 12 ★ 28.99KiB
Close Tab in Context Menu 643 15 ★ 7.35KiB
Child Tab Next 643 21 ★ 18.96KiB
Tab Position Customizer - Modified 643 35 ★ 666KiB
Open Tabs 643 7 ★ 37.51KiB
Tab Position Options 643 140 ★ 25.16KiB
Tab Extract 643 86 ★ 26.4KiB
Close Tab 643 23 ★ 25.84KiB
TabsPlus 643 245 ★ 50.52KiB
Alternate Tab Order 643 34 ★ 16.9KiB
Rearrange Tabs 643 153 ★ 7.41KiB
TabMate 643 26 ★ 159KiB
TabStacks: tab and history search 643 30 ★ 102KiB
Close This Tab 643 67 ★ 237KiB

Open in new tab 643 60 ★ 101KiB
Tabbr: Tab Manager 643 50 ★ 81.61KiB
Tab Sorter 2 643 32 ★ 322KiB
Tab Manager 643 14 ★ 69.15KiB
User reviews
Justin (ID: 0000001930cb27bb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/25/2023
Hamidrexa Ghahremani (ID: 0000005af0a4de89) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/29/2023
John Reynolds (ID: 0000004164249abe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/21/2023
BG Bruno (ID: 0000008bdd0566f8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2023
Atif Hussain (ID: 0000009cc86fdcca) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/26/2022