Layout Manager

Name: Layout Manager
Rating: 4.237288135593221 (59 reviews)
Author: BruinDev

Layout Manager allows you to set up all for favorite windows just the way you like to reload later.

Download

Install Compare

Layout Manager is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help you organize your workspace effortlessly. It allows you to save the exact setup of all your open windows and tabs—their locations, sizes, and details—so you can quickly reload your preferred layout whenever you want.

With Layout Manager, configuring your browsing environment to fit your workflow becomes a breeze. Simply arrange your windows and tabs as you like, click the Layout Manager icon, and your setup is saved. Later, just one click on the icon restores the entire arrangement instantly. This tool is perfect for professionals, researchers, and anyone who works with multiple windows and wants to switch between different layouts efficiently.

Productivity Utilities Developer Tools

By:

Users:

Rating:

Version:

2.0 Last updated: 2015-02-01

Creation date:

2015-02-01

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs

Size:

12.78K

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 11,157 ▲ 275

Other rankings

#10731 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 5

#1 in layout keyword 24

#18 in manager keyword 44 ▲ 2

#28 in setup keyword 29 ▼ 1

#123 in windows keyword 49 ▲

Upgrade to see more rankings

User reviews

Users find Layout Manager to be a simple and very useful extension that saves considerable time by managing window layouts effectively, especially for multi-tasking and multi-monitor setups. However, multiple users wish it supported multiple saved layouts and profiles instead of just one. Issues include accidental overwriting without confirmation, windows reopening on wrong monitors, and lack of automatic layout loading on startup. Additional requested features are hotkeys, full-screen modes, and backup/export capabilities. Despite some usability and functionality limitations, the extension is well-praised for its core purpose.

Pros

Saves significant time by quickly restoring window layouts and tabs.
Simple, easy-to-use, and effective for managing multi-tab layouts.
Allows saving and loading of window layouts, enhancing productivity.
Highly appreciated by users who multitask and manage multiple windows.
Useful for arranging windows on multi-monitor setups.

Cons

Supports only one saved layout/profile; lacks multiple layout management.
Occasionally reopens windows on incorrect monitors or with wrong dimensions.
No confirmation prompt when saving over existing layouts, leading to accidental overwrites.
Does not automatically load layouts on Chrome startup.
Lacks features like hotkeys, full-screen mode, and export/backup functionality.

Recent reviews

Awesome! Huge time saver!

Richard Carpino, 2024-11-18

Works great... until you accidentally click Save Window Layout instead of Load Window Layout. Adding one layer of protection such as - Are You Sure - would be helpful to avoid this.

R J, 2024-06-21

Used this over a year ago before I left to work abroad in a non-technical role. I was 100% thrilled when I found it again! It works beautifully!!

Ariana Jenkins, 2024-04-06

View all user reviews ›

Extension safety

Risk impact

Layout Manager requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.

Risk likelihood

Layout Manager has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
Low **** ********* *** ******* **** **** * ****** **** ***** ******** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
Low **** ********* *** ***** **** **** * ****** **** ***** ********** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
Good **** ********* *** **** **** *******

Upgrade to see full risk analysis details

Instantly check and monitor your browser extensions' risks and permissions with Extension Guard.