Url Slideshow

Turns your browser into a slideshow of URLs. - Using just one tab for all URLs for minimal memory/resource footprint - You can…

What is Url Slideshow?

Url Slideshow is a unique Chrome extension that effectively transforms your browser into a slideshow of various URLs. It functions using only a single tab to minimize memory and resource usage. This feature provides you with the freedom to switch tabs without any interruptions from the slideshow. Easy navigation options are available for adding, removing, and displaying URLs. The extension also boasts fullscreen and auto-start features for enhanced automation and is a great option for running on devices like the Raspberry Pi.

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Extension stats

By: Proddi

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 4.59 (17)

Version: 0.5.0 (Last updated: 2016-07-13)

Creation date: 2016-07-13

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

contextMenus
tabs

Size: 48.49K

Email: pr*****@splatterladder.com

Ranking

# 5538 ▼ 39

Other rankings

#10812 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2 #2 in slideshow keyword 17 ▲ 2

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Extension summary

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Turns your browser into a slideshow of URLs.

Using just one tab for all URLs for minimal memory/resource footprint
You can switch the tab without get intercept from the slideshow
Easy contextMenu navigation for adding/removing/showing
Fullscreen- / Autostart-feature for automation
Also perfect to run on a Raspberry PI :)

https://github.com/proddi/urlslideshow

User reviews

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Pros

Works great for switching between different URLs and can run in fullscreen mode.
Allows for varied display times for each URL.
Valuable for displaying multiple webcam views.
Auto-enables upon Chrome start and retains fullscreen functionality.
Useful for devices with limited memory, like Raspberry Pi.

Cons

Requires manual input for each URL, lacking an option to paste multiple URLs at once.
Loses settings and URLs when logging out and back into Chrome.
Repeatedly adds URLs to the browsing history, causing clutter.
Needs options to stop rotation upon user interaction with the page.
Transition effects and preload intervals for slow-loading pages are missing.

Most mentioned

issues with losing settings upon logout
manual URL input requirement
need for multiple URL pasting
persistence of URLs in browsing history
full-screen functionality

Recent reviews

this needs updated. the most recent browser update has caused the extension to no longer open the browser on start, no longer fullscreens the window and instead of starting the slideshow the browser is prompting for user input to restore closed tabs.