This extension clears all but the active tab in your browser.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.1
Update
March 17, 2023
Size
7.18KiB
Developer
flytesoft.org
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.75 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
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Clear Tabs Extension

UPDATE v2: Complete code refactor for manifest v3!

Have a lot of open tabs you want to easily close?

Quickly close all of your open tabs except the one in current window with this extension. Easily re-open all of your previously closed tabs.

The first click of the extension icon closes all of open tabs except for the current one in browser window. Made a mistake? Just click again when \"1 R\" is displayed on the extension's icon to re-open the tabs you just closed.

\"Clear Tabs\" allows you to quickly close all open tabs in Chrome, except for your currently selected tab. Just click the extension icon! The extension also counts how many tabs you have open.

Simple, easy, memory efficient, and privacy safe. Built for ease of use and privacy!

Please keep the following features in mind:

Only tabs in the current Chrome window will close, it will not close tabs on other Chrome window sessions.

If you create a new tab, remove a tab, or change window focus, your previously closed tabs will NOT be recoverable.

Tabs are only recoverable when the \"R\" recovery badge is visible in the extension icon.

The recovery feature is for accidental clicks only, not a \"tab saver\" function.

PRIVACY POLICY:
This extension does NOT collect any personal information from the user: We have no way to collect data or store it. It will work with and without an internet connection because it does not need one to work, since data is never sent to any third party.

Permissions used:
TABS: To open and close tabs.
STORAGE: To maintain extension state when background process is suspended.

Version History
2.0.1 -- Overcome Chromium bug where events in chrome extension background service workers are ignored.
2.0.0 -- Complete code re-factor. Update all code with static-typing using ES2020 standards. Now using Manifest v3. Extension now releases memory and processor when not in use.

1.0.0 -- Initial public release.
1.0.1 -- Improper recovery fixed when only two tabs open.
1.0.2 -- Package integrity error.
1.0.3 -- Icon working with Firefox extension.
1.0.4 -- Fixed error: Too many open tabs caused them not to be able to be restored.
- Performance improvement on closing tabs.
- First attempt at getting extension to work with Firefox for Android.
1.0.5 -- Performance improvements.
Finally fixed all bugs that would not allow a restore with a high number of tabs open.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Clear Tabs", "short_name": "Clear Tabs", "description": "This extension clears all but the active tab in your browser.", "version": "2.0.1", "icons": { "48": "./icons/ClearTab48.png", "64": "./icons/ClearTab64.png", "96": "./icons/ClearTab96.png", "128": "./icons/ClearTab128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "Clear Tabs", "default_icon": { "32": "./icons/ClearTab32.png", "64": "./icons/ClearTab64.png" } }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Clear Tabs extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Clear Tabs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Clear Tabs 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 Clear Tabs extension file

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

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User reviews

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Dump Sockpuppet (ID: 0000006e10340b0d) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/21/2022 Español: Sencilla y funcional, aunque no se si podrían en el futuro pudieran ampliar su funcionalidad a varias ventanas con un sub menú o algo, ya sea dejar solo la pestaña activa de cada ventana o cerrar las demás ventanas English: simple and functional, although I'd like to see in the future its functionality extended as to being able to apply it on multiple windows at once, either leaving only the active tab on each window or to close all other windows

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Jeff Berlin (ID: 00000086111d139e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2021 Love it, simple, easy to use.

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n (ID: 000000afb86c0fca) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/04/2019 If only it would add an entry to the tab's context menu (right click) then it would be a 10/10 extension... At least it's it's a workaround since google removed "close all other tabs" option recently... Which I can't understand since it was easily one the most used features by me....

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Kalvin Drake (ID: 000000dae07edcb9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2019 This is an essential extension to have now that Google has removed this functionality from Chrome.

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your name (ID: 0000006121387ca2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/12/2018 good