Shows total active tabs, shows a searchable list of all tabs, jump immediately to a tab, allows for closing tabs and windows.

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Version
1.3.2
Update
October 25, 2024
Size
94.12KiB
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Users
573
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Active tabs Extension

Shows a count of total active tabs across all windows on the browser icon. When clicked a searchable list of all the tabs appears broken down by window (each window is collapsible). Clicking any tab will immediately focus that tab, even if it is minimized. You can also close individual tabs or entire windows from the list.

You have to \"Allow in incognito\" on the manage extensions page to show incognito tabs, it will not show them by default.

Updates -
1.2 - now adds a background to tabs playing audio, also searchable by using the keyword \"audio\"
1.3 - added keyboard shortcuts (open help by hitting ?), prefixed keywords with _ to help separate further.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Active tabs","description": "Shows total active tabs, shows a searchable list of all tabs, jump immediately to a tab, allows for closing tabs and windows.","version": "1.3.2","icons": {"16": "assets/icon.png","48": "assets/icon_48.png","128": "assets/icon_128.png"},"action": {"default_icon": {"16": "assets/icon.png","48": "assets/icon_48.png"},"default_title": "Active tabs","default_popup": "popup.htm"},"permissions" : ["favicon","tabs"],"background": {"service_worker": "background.js"},"content_security_policy": {"extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'"}}
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How to download and manually install Active tabs extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Active tabs 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 Active tabs extension file

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

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Timothy David GILL (ID: 000000b6af0cf8bc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/23/2024 This is the most useful extension I have installed, out of about 20. I have a lot of tabs open (~200) on purpose, given my multitasking (for an administrative job) and a very powerful PC. This lets me, using a keyboard shortcut I map to the extension, open with Ctrl-e a popup search bar with which I can quickly find a tab by searching for characters in either its URL or Title, and then jump to that tab directly. Amazingly useful. 5 years later, Feb 2024: Still the BEST extension I use, by far. I also love the way I can collapse the displayed tabs into the windows each is associated with, to more esily find the 1-tab windows that I should close to improve efficienty. And the little animation on a tab is if is playing audio is a Godsend. Thanks!

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Samuele gg (ID: 000000b00bfe818f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/24/2022 • Manca il grassetto del testo nella scheda della finestra corrente per indicarmi in quale finestra mi trovo, un punto di riferimento minimo; • manca il drag and drop delle schede nella finestra corrente e tra le finestre; • mancano i bottoni "copia, aggiorna" da affiancare a quelle del cestino. • l'icona dietro il contatore si confonde con chi usa un tema scuro. Darò 5 stelle se viene aggiornata. ____________________________________ • There is not present bold text in the current window tab to indicate which window I am in, a minimum reference point; • there is not present drag and drop of the tabs in the current window and between windows; • the "copy, update" buttons are missing to be placed next to those in the basket. • the icon behind the counter gets confused with those using a dark theme. I will give 5 stars if it is improved.

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Newtomic (ID: 0000003dbe01bca0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/02/2021 Cool one, but for the searching I'm better served with another one, I'm looking for a good tab counter.

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Christopher Morrow (ID: 000000428125d57a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/08/2018 On one computer, it works excellently. But on another, it's only showing tabs for a single window, the one with the most tabs, regardless of which of my two open windows I use the extension in. This is frustrating.

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S H (ID: 0000004133a1f4f4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/14/2017 Essential addon for the Tabaholic!