Conveniently switch between multiple bookmark bars.

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Version
1.5.2
Update
June 10, 2024
Size
154KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
3.5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Bookmarks
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Bookmark Bar Switcher Extension

An extension allowing you to use more than one Bookmarks Bar.


[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.
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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."}}}
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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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User reviews

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Vivi Tamasi (ID: 000000ab86b0ba21) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/12/2023 Edit: 12/12/2023 Ruining my bookmarks I carefully organised and fusing together a lot :( Love it,as an adhd/autistic data hoarder junkie, this extension so useful now i can over 20+ different bookmarks, I only had twice lag but after restarting chrome back to normal!

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Alexander (Alex7000) (ID: 000000d131036038) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/03/2023 Genial, um zwischen Arbeitsmodus und Privatmodus zu wechseln! Ich wünschte es würde nicht das aktuelle Profil syncen, damit it nicht immer wechseln muss wenn ich an meinem privaten und arbeits-computer bin.

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DoYouWantaHug (ID: 000000054531d6d8) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 07/16/2023 So, after 4 months I had to try it again. It worked for 10 minutes. The function behind is: the bookmarks will be copied into the bookmarks bar. So if you switch between the bars, the one will be cutted and pasted in the "normal" path in its standard folder. The other ones will be cutted and pasted in the bookmark bar. But now I had to notice that this process wont be realized clean. Several bookmarks of an other bookmark will be displayed now in my "home & office". Important bookmarks of an judical case I collected are everywhere, but not there where they have to be. So, my question is: is there a limit for bookmarks your tool is able to handle clean?

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Spencer Lee (ID: 000000fecc5a2c56) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/15/2023 This is a great example of a good Chrome extension. It has a simple purpose, it serves its purpose well, and it doesn’t have too many extra bells and whistles. Love it—thanks for making this!

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Aurélien Lucien-Vauthier (ID: 000000b189a0616f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/11/2023 I really appreciate this extension, which allows me to personalize my environment to my personal/professional needs without redoing a browser profile or a user account. And I really appreciate the latest update, where the bars are nicer and smoother. Other extensions like this are heavy. Congrats and thank you.