Tabfund

Raise money for research with each new tab you open while browsing the internet!

TabFund - Raise Funds for Research by Opening Tabs

TabFund is a unique Chrome extension that transforms web browsing into a philanthropic activity. Each new tab opened signifies a contribution towards research funding. As more tabs are opened, users accrue 'tab points' representing ad-revenue collectively used for supporting research projects. Users can choose their donation's destination by selecting appropriate research subjects. At every trimester's end, raised funds are allocated to these projects, and users receive an impact report detailing their supported research's progress.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.93
(44)
Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-06-28)
Creation date: 2020-07-07
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Size: 454.66K

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Extension summary

Join our community of forward-thinkers and start funding a better future!

TabFund is a lightweight extension that turns your newly opened tabs into a beautiful new tab that helps raise money for Research. On this new tab you can donate tabs and see real-time donations around the world and 3 banner ads.

As you open tabs while browsing the internet, you earn "tab points" which represent the ad-revenue raised with the tabs that you've opened! Then you just have to select which research subjects you want to donate you tabs to - and you're done!

At the end of each trimester, the money raised is distributed across all research projects and you receive your own personal impact report with information about how the Research that you've supported has been progressing!

New Partners: University of Porto's Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S);

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great concept that allows users to help others without monetary donations.
  • Unique and interactive layout that enhances user experience.
  • Encouragement to click ads as a means to contribute.
  • Positive reinforcement from users who feel good about using the extension.
Cons
  • Loading issues that prevent counting of tabs sometimes.
  • Bugs that can result in negative donation counts.
  • Desire for additional features found in standard Chrome.
Most mentioned
  • Great idea
  • Cool ideas
  • Awesome to help without donating money
User reviews
great
by M Lizárraga, 2022-12-11

cool ideas are made of these. pls dont get greedy ever ^^
by Andreia Guerra, 2022-06-23

It is awesome that we can help without donating money!
by Juan Dieg0, 2021-05-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tabfund requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Tabfund has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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