Prevents from opening new tabs.

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Version
1.5.0
Update
August 9, 2020
Size
11.95KiB
Developer
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Users
20,000+
Rating
4.31683 ★
Manifest Version
2
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TabBlock Extension

This extension is for anyone, who uses websites with pop-up ads (ads that open in a new tab).

red icon -> TabBlock prevents opening any new tab.
green icon -> TabBlock allows opening new tabs freely.


Note! Redirections to ads in the same tab still work! You can try to block them by using other extensions or simply return with \"back\" button.
TabBlock does not block any normal ads.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "TabBlock","description": "__MSG_appDesc__","version": "1.5.0","permissions": [],"short_name": "TabBlock","default_locale": "en","browser_action": {"default_icon": "green32.png"},"icons": {"48": "red48.png", "128": "red128.png" },"background" : {"persistent": true,"scripts": ["background.js"]}}
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How to download and manually install TabBlock extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install TabBlock 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 TabBlock extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kristen Thorsten (ID: 000000091651206a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/24/2023 It works very well! Very easy to use! Also, if anyone is in the comments trying to figure out how it works, you click the extension and if it is red it means it is enabled, and if it is green it means it is disabled. It is a little confusing that way, but if it works it works.

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Paul Breton (ID: 00000058cec08119) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/18/2023 It works too well. I use it to prevent ad-heavy sites from opening spammy links in new tabs, but it prevents you from manually opening them too, and even from switching to a user profile with the extension in use. 5 stars if the dev can find a way to allow opening new tabs when the user initiates it.

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Nicholas Jackson (ID: 0000009c35d653d4) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/19/2023 It works, but as another reviewer put it: It works TOO WELL. There should be an option to only turn it on for certain sites, or only turn it off for certain sites, and not destroy tabs when closing Chrome. This even blocks INTENTIONAL new tabs (press ctrl+t, click new tab button, middle-click link to open in a new tab) and having to toggle the block every time I want a new tab is annoying.

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Taylor Sims (ID: 000000c6db8f15de) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/16/2023 It didn't work for the website I was using.

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fluffy cherry (ID: 0000002c99617b4d) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/12/2023 can you please make this stricter? like maybe get a password or something? it's too easy to just toggle it off and go back to normal.