Duplicate Tab Helper

Prevent duplicate tabs effortlessly.

What is Duplicate Tab Helper?

"Duplicate Tab Helper" is a Chrome extension that effortlessly prevents duplicate URLs from opening in new tabs. By replacing newer tabs with existing ones, it ensures a smooth browsing experience, especially useful for research. The extension prioritizes caution, never discarding tabs with unsaved information unless preferences are adjusted. While duplicates can still be created manually, web developers might find its functionality less suited to their needs. Enjoy a more organized browsing experience with Duplicate Tab Helper.

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By: https://justinreinhart.com

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 3.49 (47)

Version: 1.4.5 (Last updated: 2024-09-21)

Creation date: 2019-07-05

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage
notifications
contextMenus

Size: 279.55K

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

URLs: Website

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# 20074 ▼ 80

Other rankings

#4103 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 4 #146 in moment keyword 19 ▲ 3 #198 in detect keyword 15 ▲ 2

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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

Please note there are some recommendations (ads) in the options screen to help you support my work.

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User reviews

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Pros

Works as described
Lightweight alternative for tab management
Developer is responsive and helpful

Cons

Extension often stops working or becomes unresponsive
Closes tabs in a way that can be confusing
Duplicates removed from groups require manual reorganization

Most mentioned

Stopped working recently
Consumes excessive resources
Developer provides good support

Recent reviews

people that write a bad review dont understand how this app is supposed to work and it works perfect. thank you my friend. i buy you a coffee, whats your bitcoin lightning address or bitcoin address