The Tab Time Tracker Chrome Extension is a lightweight tool that helps you keep track of the time you spend on each tab during a single browser session. It's perfect for those who want to monitor their browsing habits and optimize their productivity.
- Automatically tracks the time spent on each open tab.
- Provides a simple and intuitive dashboard to view tab usage.
- Data is cleared when the browser is closed, making it session-specific.
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Note: This method is for advanced users and developers who want to test the extension .
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Download the Extension: Click the "Clone or Download" button on the GitHub repository of Tab Time Tracker and select "Download ZIP." Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a location on your computer.
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Open Chrome Extensions: Open Google Chrome and go to
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Enable Developer Mode: In the top-right corner of the "chrome://extensions/" page, toggle on the "Developer mode" switch.
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Load Unpacked Extension: Click the "Load unpacked" button. A file dialog will appear.
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Select Extension Directory: Navigate to the directory where you extracted the ZIP file containing the extension files. Select the folder containing the extension's manifest file (usually named
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Confirm Installation: The Tab Time Tracker extension will be loaded into Chrome. You should see its icon in the Chrome toolbar.
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Start Using: The extension is now ready to use. Click its icon in the toolbar to open the extension's dashboard and start tracking your tabs.
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Click the Tab Time Tracker Icon: After installation, click the Tab Time Tracker icon in your Chrome toolbar to open the dashboard.
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View Tab Usage: The dashboard will display a list of tabs you visited in the current session so far, along with the time you've spent on each tab during your current browsing session.
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Calculated Time : As as soon as you switch from one tab to another the time spent on the previous tab is updated in the dashboard .
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Real-time Tracking: The extension automatically starts tracking when you open the browser and stops when you close it.
- Time Management: Track time spent on each tab for better time allocation.
- Productivity Boost: Stay focused by visualizing time on distracting websites.
- Task Tracking: Monitor time spent on different tasks or projects.
- Resource Allocation: Optimize online resources effectively.
- Efficiency: Reminder to close unnecessary tabs for a smoother experience.
- Privacy: Session-specific tracking ensures data privacy.
- Feedback: Review habits for workflow improvements.
This extension empowers users to control online activities and make informed decisions, improving productivity and time management.
Note: Tab Time Tracker is a simple tool designed to help you track your browsing habits during a single session. It does not collect any personal information or store data beyond your current browser session.