Forever pinned

Allows you to open a set of pinned tabs when chrome starts up
What is Forever pinned?
'Forever pinned' is a Chrome extension designed for those who rely heavily on pinned tabs. It lets users define a list of pinned tabs which will be created and reloaded each time Chrome starts. It also offers an option to reopen pinned tabs when a new window is created and removes any duplicate tabs created in multiple windows.

Extension stats

By: scottw.io
Version: 0.29 (Last updated: 2019-02-02)
Creation date: 2019-02-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 318.46K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Forever pinned allows you to define a list pinned tabs which will be created and pinned at startup. If you rely on pinned tabs you probably will have noticed that sometimes they can accidentally get closed while using Chrome, with Forever pinned this is no longer an issue.

• Open a list of pinned tabs on startup • Option to reopen pinned tabs when a new window is create • Remove any duplicate tabs created while using multiple windows

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Does what it's meant to do and keeps pinned tabs across all windows.
  • Fantastic for users transitioning from Safari, as it mimics Safari's pinned tab functionality.
  • Works reliably for most users without major issues.
  • Simple and effective solution for managing pinned tabs.
Cons
  • Duplicates pinned tabs upon browser restart or when opening new windows.
  • Some users report that it does nothing to prevent tabs from being unpinned or dragged away.
  • Issues arise when interacting with popups and separate windows, causing unexpected behavior.
Most mentioned
  • Not working / does nothing
  • Duplicates pinned tabs
  • Works as expected / works great
  • Fantastic extension
  • Simple solution for a common problem
Recent reviews
by C L, 2024-11-14

by Philipp Golob, 2024-07-26

when starting the browser there are duplicate tabs
by Arda, 2024-04-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Forever pinned requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Forever pinned has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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