This extension helps to quickly save open tabs and return to them later.

Latest Version

Version
1.3
Update
June 5, 2020
Size
21.42KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.16667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
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Tab Keeper Extension

The extension saves a list of open tabs, so that later it is possible to return to them with one click.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Tab Keeper", "description" : "This extension helps to quickly save open tabs and return to them later.", "permissions": ["tabs"], "version": "1.3", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": "popup.png" } }
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How to download and manually install Tab Keeper extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tab Keeper 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 Keeper extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ian Everett (ID: 000000735db8f3f4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 Simple, straightforward and doesn't break. Just what I needed to be able to save a group of tabs and return to them later.

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Hasselnöt (ID: 000000457842a750) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/21/2021 I just lost a bunch of my saved tabs for no reason!

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Aram Hovanesian (ID: 0000001bb0487f8f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/05/2020 Finally found what I was looking for. Simple and functional! Thank you!!!

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Anna F. (ID: 000000e61c5efbcc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/12/2019 Love it! Lightweight and pretty session saver.

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Blessing Pariola (ID: 000000d2c8530f0b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/02/2019 It's quite good, but i think you should consider adding an option to remove tabs from a set. Thanks for building this!