Keeps chrome from closing when the last tab is closed by creating a pinned tab when there is one tab left.

Latest Version

Version
0.3
Update
September 6, 2013
Size
26.5KiB
Developer
Category
Users
40,000+
Rating
4.57576 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Live On Extension

keep you from accidentally closing chrome from closing the last tab. this extension auto adds a pinned tab when you are on you last tab. as soon as you open a new tab, the pinned tab closes.

this extension was made using \"keep last two tabs\" code. if you don't like the way this extension works or you want some settings that you can set, try \"keep last two tabs\".

also note that this extensions is unlikely to be updated anymore, but they are open source, so if you really want a feature, you can go ahead and add it. it is also under the mit license, so feel free to fork the code and use it any way you want.

created by Evacle ([email protected]). please comment if you found any glitches or if you have some ideas you want to see in this extension.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Live On", "manifest_version": 2, "version": "0.3", "description": "keeps chrome from closing when the last tab is closed by creating a pinned tab when there is one tab left.", "icons": {"48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "page":"background.html" }, "permissions": ["tabs"]}
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How to download and manually install Live On extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Live On 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 Live On extension file

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

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User reviews

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7 doge (ID: 00000045a7325e7e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/09/2020 若保持chrome在后台运行,一段时间后将会失效

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拾月初贰 (ID: 00000063c6600ec0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2019 非常非常感谢你。

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tao xiao (ID: 0000004f584b2513) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/02/2019 very nice!

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Dima (ID: 000000b7aae61789) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/22/2019 Works well

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Csaba Szabo (ID: 00000037291d2cec) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/27/2017 Unfortunately, on Version 62.0.3202.94 (Official Build) Built on Ubuntu , running on Peppermint 8 (64-bit) doesn't actually do anything besides showing its icon. IT just doesn't work. But then... no other similar extension seem to be able to keep the last tab open either, so it must mean chrome/chromium devs have changed smt again