Crack open the internet with Tab Soda.

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Version
1.0
Update
December 23, 2024
Size
892KiB
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Category
Users
1
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
English (United States)
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Tab Soda Extension

You open a new tab 25+ times a day—often without a second thought. Tab Soda transforms each one into a quick burst of curated news and stories, inspired by the nostalgic feel of Yahoo’s classic homepage.

Why Tab Soda?

Untapped Space: No competition on the new tab—your perfect spot for quality content.
Curated Content: Handpicked news and stories tailored to your interests.
Vintage Design: Retro-inspired interface that brings back the charm of the early web.
Quick & Easy: Engage with meaningful content in seconds—no endless scrolling.

Tab Soda integrates effortlessly into your daily routine, making every new tab an opportunity to stay informed and inspired without disrupting your workflow.

*Uses user location permission to provide local weather via IPapi*

*News stories are powered by Reddit's API*
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Tab Soda", "version": "1.0", "description": "Crack open the internet with Tab Soda.", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "host_permissions": [ "https://old.reddit.com/*", "https://ipapi.co/*" ], "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }} "
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How to download and manually install Tab Soda extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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