Conveniently switch between multiple bookmark bars.
Bookmark Bar Switcher Extension
[HOW TO USE]
All available bookmark bars will show up in the extension popup.
To switch between them, just click the one you would
like to switch to.
Alternatively, you can also switch using keyboard shortcuts. The default bindings are:
- Ctrl + UpArrow/DownArrow: Switch to the next or previous bookmark bar.
- Ctrl + Shift + 1: Switch to the first bookmark bar.
- Ctrl + Shift + 2: Switch to the second bookmark bar.
Additional shortcuts are available. To assign them or redefine existing shortcuts visit chrome://extensions/shortcuts.
You can add, rename, reorder and remove bookmark bars from within the extension:
- Add: Type the name of your new bar into the input field at the bottom and confirm with `Enter` or by clicking the PLUS-button.
- Edit: Either use the EDIT-button next to the bar you want to modify or double-click it. Type the new name and confirm with `Enter` or by clicking the SAVE-button.
- Reorder: Drag the bookmark bar to its desired position with the mouse and drop it.
- Remove: Enter the EDIT mode and click the DELETE button.
[HOW IT WORKS]
The extension exchanges the bookmarks inside the current bookmark bar with the ones within a chosen folder in the \"Bookmark Bars\" directory. The current bookmark bar will be backed up to a folder in \"Bookmark Bars\". The current bookmark bar will be called ***\"My first bookmark bar 🚀\"*** when you first install the extension.
Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"author":{"email":"[email protected]"},
"description":"Conveniently switch between multiple bookmark bars.",
"name":"Bookmark Bar Switcher",
"version":"1.5.2",
"manifest_version":3,
"permissions":["bookmarks",
"storage"],
"action":{"default_icon":{"16":"icons/icon16.png",
"32":"icons/icon32.png",
"48":"icons/icon48.png",
"128":"icons/icon128.png"},
"default_popup":"src/popup/index.html",
"default_title":"Bookmark Bar Switcher"},
"background":{"service_worker":"src/background/main.js",
"type":"module"},
"icons":{"16":"icons/icon16.png",
"32":"icons/icon32.png",
"48":"icons/icon48.png",
"128":"icons/icon128.png"},
"commands":{"next-bar":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Ctrl+Down"},
"description":"Switch to next bookmark bar."},
"previous-bar":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Ctrl+Up"},
"description":"Switch to previous bookmark bar."},
"switch-to-1":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Ctrl+Shift+1"},
"description":"Switch to 1. bookmark bar."},
"switch-to-2":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Ctrl+Shift+2"},
"description":"Switch to 2. bookmark bar."},
"switch-to-3":{"description":"Switch to 3. bookmark bar."},
"switch-to-4":{"description":"Switch to 4. bookmark bar."},
"switch-to-5":{"description":"Switch to 5. bookmark bar."},
"switch-to-6":{"description":"Switch to 6. bookmark bar."},
"switch-to-7":{"description":"Switch to 7. bookmark bar."},
"switch-to-8":{"description":"Switch to 8. bookmark bar."},
"switch-to-9":{"description":"Switch to 9. bookmark bar."},
"switch-to-10":{"description":"Switch to 10. bookmark bar."}}}
How to download and manually install Bookmark Bar Switcher extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Bookmark Bar Switcher 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 Bookmark Bar Switcher extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Bookmark Bar Switcher extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Bookmark Bar Switcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Bookmark Bar Switcher 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 Bookmark Bar Switcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Bookmark Bar Switcher extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Bookmark Bar Switcher extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Bookmark Bar Switcher 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 Bookmark Bar Switcher 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 Bookmark Bar Switcher extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Bookmark Bar Switcher 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 Bookmark Bar Switcher extension file
Select and download the Bookmark Bar Switcher 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 Bookmark Bar Switcher 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 Bookmark Bar Switcher 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 Bookmark Bar Switcher 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 Bookmark Bar Switcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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