Force new/duplicated tabs (but not those opened via links) to open next to their opener, not at the very end.

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Version
3.0
Update
February 13, 2024
Size
18.96KiB
Developer
Category
Users
671
Rating
4.2381 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Child Tab Next Extension

A Google Chrome extension to force new/duplicated tabs (but not those opened from links) to open to the right of the current tab.

Inspired by \"Tab to the Next\" ( https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tab-to-the-next/mpahcojfojbnloiafagggcdimaklphij/ )
Icons by New Mooon ( http://code.google.com/u/newmooon/ )

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#### Changelog
* 1.0 (9/15/13)
* Initial release.
* 2.0 (2/18/17)
* Rewrote from scratch, should now be more reliable. Also added support for duplicating tabs.
* 2.1 (3/29/21)
* Fix extension not working for new tabs (by checking tab.pendingUrl)
* 3.0 (2/13/24)
* Update to support manifest v3

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Please note that this was made for personal use, so replies and fixes may be significantly delayed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Child Tab Next","version": "3.0","description": "Force new/duplicated tabs (but not those opened via links) to open next to their opener, not at the very end.","manifest_version": 3,"permissions": ["tabs"],"icons": {"16": "icon16.png","48": "icon48.png","128": "icon128.png"},"background": {"service_worker": "service_worker.js"},"incognito": "split"}
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How to download and manually install Child Tab Next extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Child Tab Next 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 Child Tab Next extension file

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

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User reviews

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Yaozu Li (ID: 000000f14f2a0967) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/03/2021 Thank you for developing this extension on chrome. I recently swtiched from Firefox to Chrome since my firefox was bugging, and I realized that chrome does not have the convient way of "ctrl+left click on + sign" to open a new tab next to my current tab. Now I found this extension on StackExchange and it does the job! Hopefully the extension is secured and you won't rob my information haha, but other than that thank you.

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Tim Hi (ID: 000000d1fdca180d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/11/2020 stopped working

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Jason Merrill (ID: 000000022e529b63) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/19/2019 I've appreciated this extension, but it stopped working recently.

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Tony Snark (ID: 000000e20bd70a5e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/12/2018 I liked that it was lighter on memory than "Tab to the Next" (the extension it is inspired by), but it doesn't make tabs opened from bookmarks open to the right like Tab to the Next did. Would be nice to have that option. I like the consistency of all my new tabs always opening to the right of the current one. If anyone else is in the same situation as me, there is another extension called "Tab Position Options" that does this. It's also got a lot of other options you can tinker with if you want more granular control. It's only a tad higher on memory usage than this extension.

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Tim Cheng (ID: 0000009042613c3e) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/20/2018 I want to use this but it says the extension can read your browser history, why would it need to do that?!