Quickly switch to tabs that are making sounds

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Version
0.1
Update
July 7, 2018
Size
12.89KiB
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Users
765
Rating
4.28571 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Sound Tab Extension

Quickly switch to tabs that are making sounds by clicking the extension icon or by the shortcut Alt+Shift+S. If you are like me who usually have plenty of tabs open spread over several windows, it can be difficult to find which tab is playing sounds. You can now quickly jump to tabs that are making sounds with this extension!

If two or more tabs are playing sounds, the extension will cycle through all of those tabs with each press, so that you can filter out the sounds you don't need and keep on listening to the tabs you want to play!

The default shortcut is Alt+Shift+S. Keybindings can be edited through the \"Keyboard Shortcut\" menu at chrome://extensions/shortcuts


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Source Manifest.json

" {"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Sound Tab", "version": "0.1", "description": "Quickly switch to tabs that are making sounds", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Switch to audible tab" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+S" }, "description": "Switch to audible tab" } }, "manifest_version": 2, "minimum_chrome_version": "45", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" } }
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How to download and manually install Sound Tab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Sound 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 Sound Tab extension file

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

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Thomas Schittli (ID: 00000032bb30ae6b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/10/2023 It's perfect, thank you *very* much!

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zero width non joiner (ID: 000000e13ba63390) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/15/2021 NOT WORKING

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John Kennedy (ID: 0000008cdbfe04d9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/20/2021 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This extension is great. I have many windows and tabs running and there's also a video running in the background....that's IMPOSSIBLE to find. You are to be congratulated for creating this. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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J (ID: 00000098b507be01) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/12/2020 There are a few extensions like this, But this is the only one that worked for me globally without any issues, it'll switch to the playing tab from anywhere on my PC. Perfect

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NA (ID: 000000eeb772b966) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/28/2019 thank you for this, I always was looking for a addon doing exactly this. awesome!