Close tabs which are duplicated. Only tabs with exact URL matches are closed.

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Version
2.5
Update
May 11, 2020
Size
18.95KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.18462 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Close Duplicate Tab Extension

Ever run into situations where you have lots of tabs open and you realize you have some of them open multiple times? If then you felt the need to close duplicate instances of that tab, help is at hand!

Close Duplicate Tab does exactly what its name says - it identifies URLs which are open in multiple tabs, and closes all instances retaining one. It also is smart enough to detect if you are on one of those duplicate tabs, and closes the other ones so you can continue doing what you are.

Coming soon: keyboard shortcut, auto close, limit to current window, group top domains in single window etc. Suggest more features!

v2.5
* NEW: Top domains listed on hovering over the extension icon.

v2.4
* Pinned tabs will no longer be closed if they are duplicates.

v2.3
* Now see titles for duplicate tabs, not long URLs
* Special case handling for websites that \"replace\" tabs behind the scenes. Short version: more accurate duplicate tracking.

v2.2
* Bug fix to handle browser restarts

v2.0 ## MAJOR Upgrade!!!
* Options page, with list of upcoming capabilties
* NEW: Reorder (sort) pages by URL

v1.8:
* Lists open tab count, and duplicate tab count
* List duplicate URLs, and their counts
* Groundwork for options (coming soon!)

v1.6:
* Now identifies & closes duplicates across windows
* More accessible colors for duplicate count badge
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Close Duplicate Tab", "description": "Close tabs which are duplicated. Only tabs with exact URL matches are closed.", "version": "2.5", "background": {"scripts": ["close_tabs.js"]}, "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": ["storage", "tabs"], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon_128_gs.png", "default_title": "Close Duplicate Tabs" }, "icons": { "16": "icon_16.png", "48": "icon_48.png", "128": "icon_128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Close Duplicate Tab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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User reviews

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Kamina Jiha (ID: 00000044fed5200d) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/05/2024 Light, practical, almost perfect. The only suggestion I make is to implement the functionality to manually close duplicate tabs, by displaying a list, simmilar to "Duplicate tabs closer" and "Clutter free".

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Hang Yin (ID: 000000e9e06936d6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/21/2023 Super! One click for exactly what I want!

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Francesco Amendola (ID: 000000e76c271e1d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/05/2023 Awesome extention! It would be great if it had also a key binding to run it.

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Delta Squared (ID: 0000000baa15b196) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/31/2023 I like the simplicity of this. I have made a key binding in chrome settings to activate the extension with ctrl-alt-x. I just wish there was an option for it to only work with the current window instead of globally.

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Yeh Yeh (ID: 00000033aa728668) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/21/2022 Hi Really love your extension However I do found that the duplication may not work well for "group-tab" Looking forward for more features/control Thanks Yeh