Delays navigation to selected sites unless downtime is active.

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Version
1.0
Update
February 27, 2025
Size
45.5KiB
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0
Rating
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Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Tab Timeout Extension

Tab Timeout is a Chrome extension that introduces a configurable delay before loading selected websites. The extension interrupts automatic browsing by displaying a short countdown along with a motivational quote. It also includes options for scheduling downtime (when the delay is disabled) and a temporary override for uninterrupted browsing.

Features

- Delay Before Navigation -
When you try to open a blocked site (e.g., Reddit), the extension shows a delay page with a countdown and a motivational quote. This pause gives you a moment to consider your action.

- Customizable Delay -
Adjust the delay (in seconds) to suit your needs.

- Manage Blocked Sites -
Specify which websites should trigger the delay. Enter one domain per line (e.g., `reddit.com`).

- Motivational Quotes -
The delay page displays a motivational quote. You can choose to show quotes from all available categories, a specific category, or disable quotes entirely.

- Scheduled Downtime -
Set daily downtime schedules. For each day of the week, you can choose to disable the delay during specified hours (or for the entire day).

- Temporary Downtime Override -
Start a temporary override (default duration is 4 hours) to bypass the delay immediately. You can also stop this override when needed.

- Smart Allowlisting -
After you pass through the delay page to access a site, subsequent navigation within that site is not delayed.

Usage

1. Blocked Site Navigation:
When you open a new tab and type the address of a blocked website (for example, `https://www.reddit.com`), the extension intercepts the navigation and displays a delay page.

2. Delay Page Behavior:
- A countdown timer starts.
- A motivational quote is displayed based on your selected quote category.
- There is a link to start temporary downtime immediately.

3. Temporary Downtime Override:
- Use the override from the Options page or click the link on the delay page.
- If an override is active, the extension will load the website immediately.
- You must stop an active override before starting a new one.

4. Smart Allowlisting:
Once you access a site after passing the delay, further navigation within that site is not delayed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Tab Timeout","version": "1.0","description": "Delays navigation to selected sites unless downtime is active.","permissions": ["storage", "webNavigation"],"background": {"service_worker": "background.js"},"options_page": "options.html","action": {"default_title": "Tab Timeout Options"},"web_accessible_resources": [{"resources": ["quotes.json"],"matches": [""]}],"icons": {"16": "icons/tab-timeout-16.png","32": "icons/tab-timeout-32.png","48": "icons/tab-timeout-48.png","128": "icons/tab-timeout-128.png"}}
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How to download and manually install Tab Timeout extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tab Timeout 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 Timeout extension file

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

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