Duplicate Tab Helper

Prevent duplicate tabs effortlessly.

Duplicate Tab Helper - Prevent Duplicate Tabs

"Duplicate Tab Helper" is a Chrome extension that effortlessly prevents the opening of duplicate tabs or URLs. By seamlessly replacing any newly opened duplicates with existing tabs, it ensures you maintain a clutter-free browsing experience. Specially designed for users engaged in research or multitasking, the extension prioritizes caution, never discarding tabs with unsaved information. Customize your preferences to suit your needs, but note that web developers may find it less suitable due to its tab management approach.

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By: https://justinreinhart.com

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 3.50

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Version: 1.4.5.3 (Last updated: 2024-12-30)

Creation date: 2019-07-05

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage
notifications
contextMenus
alarms

Size: 385.02K

Email: ch*****@justinreinhart.com

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 18,858 ▲ 21

Other rankings

#4099 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 4 #126 in moment keyword 19 ▲ #164 in detect keyword 16 ▲ 6

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Duplicate Tab Helper prevents the opening of duplicate URLs at the moment new tabs are opened. If an exact duplicate is found, the newer tab will be replaced with the existing tab as seamlessly as possible. The effect is so subtle you may not even notice it happening. Duplicate Tab Helper is FANTASTIC for doing research and quietly makes your browsing experience more enjoyable.

Unlike other extensions, great care is taken to make sure that when a duplicate is detected and discarded that it doesn't contain unsaved information. There is literally zero instances where this extension discards an old tab that you might have been using (unless you change your preferences.) Sometimes this means a few duplicates are ignored under specific circumstances. In cases of uncertainty, caution is favored over cleanup.

Tips:

You can still create a duplicate. Right-click any page and select 'Duplicate this tab'.
Duplicate Tab Helper is not intended for web developers who frequently need new tabs to replace the old tabs each time they make a change. I love you guys and gals but this extension will drive you crazy. :)

Best, Justin

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