Turn the new tab page into a beautiful, minimal gradient.

Latest Version

Version
v2.1.1
Update
June 9, 2024
Size
274KiB
Developer
Category
Users
31
Rating
4.6 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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WaveTab Extension

Beautiful. Minimal. Functional.

WaveTab turns each new tab page into a gorgeous, animated gradient! Built with speed and minimalism in mind, there's no clutter or huge files to load.

Features:
- 60+ unique gradients with more to come!
- No big images to load, so it's lightning fast!
- Custom formatting for time/date
- Show/hide elements
- Customize how the gradient displays
- Toggle the gradient animation
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "WaveTab","short_name": "WaveTab","author": "Liz Wigglesworth","description": "Turn the new tab page into a beautiful, minimal gradient.","version": "2.1.1","version_name": "v2.1.1","icons": {"32": "assets/images/appicon-32.png","64": "assets/images/appicon-64.png"},"permissions": ["storage"],"chrome_url_overrides" : {"newtab": "wavetab.html"},"web_accessible_resources": [{"resources": ["assets/data/default.json"],"extension_ids": ["nfdfcgbnfilhjigfdeniiacekbfmknnk"]}]}
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How to download and manually install WaveTab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WaveTab 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 WaveTab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Artin Alex (ID: 000000367d63a996) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/09/2020 I like it so far! But I have 2 issues 1. Looks like 24 hours format doesn't work 2. Bookmarks is not showing (I use the settings to show bookmarks only in new tab) Would be great if you could fix that:)

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Tony Clark (ID: 0000004ea3f2db55) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/04/2018 i know it's meant to be minimalist and everything, less is more etc. but the lack of customization is a flaw to be noted. I would really love to change the background to an image without the changing colours, or change the colours that appear, as it seem to be only green/blue to purple. fonts, alignments and other basic settings should be added. :)

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Sandesh Bhusal (ID: 0000008f6e4b85c6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/06/2017 BEST THING EVER!!!

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Max Truty (ID: 0000009930e3e70e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/20/2017 Simple and fun! Highly recommend it to jazz up searching the web!