Speed dial for chrome

Latest Version

Version
3.0
Update
January 4, 2025
Size
6.24MiB
Developer
Category
Users
10
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Tabs
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QuickSwitch Extension

Switch between infinite tabs in seconds.

Quick Switch for Chrome lets you switch between tabs instantly using a predefined hotkey.

★ Switch to 'URLs' using hotkeys

Switch to an existing URL or open the URL in a new tab with 2 keystrokes.

1. Open Quick Switch window using `Alt/Option+J`
2. Navigate to that tab by pressing the defined hotkey

Getting started

1. Press `Alt/Option+J` to open the Quick Switch window
2. Go to ‘Create shortcut’
3. Current tab’s URL is auto populated
4. Assign any hotkey from A-Z

★ Cycle between same domains

Switch between domains have the same URL using the keyboard shortcut `Alt/Option+Shift+K` 

ex., If there are 3 tabs with the same domain (google.com) open in your window, use the shortcut to cycle between these tabs

★ Cycle between favorite URLs

You can mark a URL as favorite when creating a new shortcut from ‘Add shortcut’ page

Once marked as favorite, press `Alt/Option+K` to cycle between all the favorite URLs that are open in your window

★ Sort tabs alphabetically by URL

Press `Alt/Option+Shift+J` to sort all your tabs in alphabetical order

★ View all tabs from your window

Go to ‘Tabs’ menu to see all the tabs from current window. Click to switch to that tab.

Note: Use the shortcut `Alt/Option+J` to toggle ‘Quick Switch’ window. Incase it does not work, try reloading the tab.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "QuickSwitch", "version": "3.0", "description": "Speed dial for chrome", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "tabs" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "./build/content-script/script.js" ] } ], "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "64": "icons/icon64.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "commands": { "toggle-app": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+J", "windows": "Alt+J", "linux": "Alt+J", "mac": "Alt+J" }, "description": "Toggle 'Quick switch' window" }, "cycle-same-domain-tabs": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+K", "windows": "Alt+Shift+K", "linux": "Alt+Shift+K", "mac": "Alt+Shift+K" }, "description": "Cycle between same domain tabs" }, "cycle-favorite-tabs": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+K", "windows": "Alt+K", "linux": "Alt+K", "mac": "Alt+K" }, "description": "Cycle between favorite tabs" }, "sort-tabs": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+J", "windows": "Alt+Shift+J", "linux": "Alt+Shift+J", "mac": "Alt+Shift+J" }, "description": "Sort tabs alphabetically by url" } }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "build/new-tab/index.new-tab.html" }}
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How to download and manually install QuickSwitch extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install QuickSwitch 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 QuickSwitch extension file

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

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