Browse the web with Fresh!

Latest Version

Version
1.4
Update
August 15, 2022
Size
1.66MiB
Developer
fresh-tab.com
Category
Users
20
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
Alarms
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Fresh Tab Extension

Open your new tab and see a beautiful new background, update, check the time right in front of your eyes and then perform a search using Fresh Tab new tab and get the latest results.

The search within the extension will be provided by Microsoft Bing.

This extension changes your existing new tab page and provides the features below:
- Latest News.
- Current date & time.
- Popular useful links.
- Awesome Background Images.
- New tab search box provided by Microsoft Bing.

Use the new tab search box to search your desired information, images, videos, and more.
FreshTab is with you all the way through to your search results page.
This extension is free to download from the Chrome Web store

By clicking ADD TO CHROME, you accept and agree to installing the FreshTab extension and setting Chrome™ New Tab to that provided by the service with web search by Google, and the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Terms of Service:
https://fresh-tab.com/term-condition.html

Privacy Policy:
https://fresh-tab.com/privacy-policy.html
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Fresh Tab", "description": "Browse the web with Fresh!", "version": "1.4", "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_icon": "img/32.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "alarms" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "icons": { "24": "img/24.png", "32": "img/32.png", "48": "img/48.png", "64": "img/64.png", "128": "img/128.png", "256": "img/256.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Fresh Tab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Fresh Tab 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 Fresh Tab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Luong Hoang (ID: 00000095084ea345) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/24/2022 Thanks a lot, great tool

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Muhammad Usman (ID: 000000e6c5180280) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/06/2022 Useful extension, especially news feature. Love it :)