SimpleExtManager 2025.5.1 (Beta)

Fix for a backup file import issue.
Its the asynchronous stuff again, still can't grasp it.
Took some trail and error.
Should be fixed.
I tested with the back from the issue reporter, I get consistent successful complete imports.

Fixed a delete group at Options page issue.
Needing to click the button twice to delete.
Async stuff again.
Threw some 'await' and it seems to be consistently single click to delete.

SimpleExtManager 2025.4.2 (Beta)

A minor update.

Fixed feedback link that was pointing to the wrong page.

Updated the keyboard shortcuts assignment steps.

SimpleExtManager 2025.4.1 (Beta)

Finally published the MV3 version of SEM!

Put out as a separate entry for everyone to test as beta first.

If theres no problems reported for a period of time I'll update it to the main entry.

But for the new MV3 build, it will be a fresh start.

As in it will not carry over settings from the old MV2 build.

This is because the MV3 code cannot access the old MV2 storage API anymore.

Some changes and quirks.

Moved out the changelog to the web.

Pinned icon should be visible in dark mode.

For white icon select the 'dark' theme in Options.

Simplified the version number too [year.month.build of month]

Now up at the link below:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bbgbjeiedibajiehaenkindljahjkodi

Manifest V3 progress

 A quick update.

Currently SimpleExtManager has the most progress in the Manifest V3 update.
Perhaps I can release within the year? Hope.

But I urge all SEM users to backup your extension groups as the transition to the new update may not be smooth. Backup to file, screenshot group details etc.

Will post again when I have further updates.

Manifest V3...

So its finally coming.

I have been working on it on and off.
The new coding style required is extremely unintuitive so progress is very slow.

Working on SimpleExtManager.
Not ready yet, can't say when I will put it out.
Will announce on this blog when ready. 

SimpleTabOrder 0.5.16

Probably the final update concerning the V91 bug.
Implemented the timeout workaround in the bug report.

Now the tab move inconsistency is fixed too.

Luckily its a quick fix.
Bug is fixed for V92, so all other affected extensions should work again when it go stable next month.

SimpleTabOrder 0.5.15

Another bug fix release.

Went deeper into the open at further right inconsistency problem of Kyle Collins.
Not really sure is it V91 or my miss as I can't remember if it was working ok before.

First I notice the inconsistency only when the tab close option is set to default.
Found that in the code if tab close is set to default will result in saving a value as 'undefined'.
Wrapped that code in a checking if block to not do that block for tab close default.
Seems to be working right now. 

Tab Groups I'm not so sure about this.

Moving tabs, this one I'm looking into next.

SimpleTabOrder 0.5.14

A bug fix release.

Somehow the current active tab isn't captured after updating to Chrome 91.
chrome.tabs.query isn't working with mouse click on tab but is ok with ctrl+tab.
Registers mouse click on tab as dragging and refuse to work as before Chrome 91.

Anyway changed it to not query and directly get the tab from the event.
Wonder why I didn't do so before?

Seems to be working again.

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Also on Opera side it seems like my past 3 submissions for SimpleExtManager were not moderated, strange.
Left a message, see how it goes.

SimpleExtManager 1.4.11

A small update.

Added a short line of code that enables the group list in the web page right-click menu to also show in the extension icon right-click menu.

SimpleUndoClose 1.3.11 & SimpleUndoRecents 1.0.3

New versions for the undo closed tabs duo!

Mainly to add the dark theme and selection of theme.

As usual will be up after they pass review.
Looks like Opera is faster this time.

SimpleExtManager 1.4.10

Got the word that you guys want a choice in the theme.
So this update adds theme selection.

As usual will be up for both Chrome and Opera after it pass moderation.

Umm, looks like the Opera side is taking some time 1.4.9 still not pass. 

SimpleExtManager 1.4.9

Just sent 1.4.9 off for review at both Chrome and Opera stores.

Added in dark mode support.

The popup will now automatically go dark if it detects that the OS is in dark mode.

Will be available when it passes the review.

Dark mode support will be added to the rest of the Simple series eventually.

SimpleExtManager 1.4.8

Finally got down one of the requested functions.
The ability to collapse groups.

Its just a basic implementation. Things I'm looking to do for the next update is to add a way to expand/collapse all groups and retire the simple groups view.

I see the support section, overflowing with requests.
I'm just one person with things I need and want to do.
Things will move slow, new stuff will come eventually.

Thanks for using my extensions :)

Note: Opera is slow on the moderation recently it seems.

History Limiter Custom 1.2

Been a long time, haven't been looking at my extensions.
Anyway here is an update of History Limiter Custom.

Mainly its to fix the premature history clear while editing the text field, reported by user Austin Bowen last September.

I employed the simple fix of going back to using a button to manually set in the number of days. Thought of using a timer but other things factor in, lots of what ifs and I don't want things to get too complex.

Also drifted off to tinker the UI a bit.

SimpleUndoClose 1.3.10 & SimpleTabOrder 0.5.12

Some translation updates!

For SimpleUndoClose its an updated traditional Chinese translation by user 2htw. Also did some edits to the Chinese translations, the meaning is wrong in the Credits section probably due to my reliance on Google Translate and overlooking the result.

For SimpleTabOrder its an updated Russian translation by user cvvar00.

SimpleUndoClose 1.3.9

First update of 2018!
A bug fix release.

Recently I notice if I delete an entry and leave the cursor on the delete button for a while the long press UI change will come in. It only happens on the default style. Its fixed.

Then if the long press delay text field is empty in options, clicking an entry will immediately bring in the long press UI change. Added code to check for that to fix it.

Bookmarks by the Side 2.1.5

Another bug fix release to fix one that yesterday's update introduced. Thanks to chelios911 for reporting it.
Scaling/zoom is back.

cvvar00 spotted that the folder contents of an opened folder still shows when its dragged.
Got that fixed as well.

Bookmarks by the Side 2.1.4

Another bug fix release.
Thanks to user cvvar00 for this one.

He noticed that when calling out the sidebar with dark theme there would be a swift moment where the light theme is seen. He came up with the fix for this one, something that I won't think of.

Next is the sidebar won't scroll when you click-drag a bookmark to a folder further up or down the list. Looks like the scrollByLines() method is depreciated, switched to the scrollBy() method.

Search bar clear button

A minor version up to SimpleUndoClose, SimpleUndoRecents, SimpleExtManager and Bookmarks by the Side.

Its mainly the addition of a clear button on the search bar. When you type something a "X" will appear at the right end of the bar. Pressing it will clear what you typed.

Came by suggestion by user cvvaroo.
I think someone requested it too.
Also updated Russian translation of SimpleUndoRecents, contributed by cvvaroo too.

Bookmarks by the Side already had it implemented, this update just improve the style of it  for dark mode.

SimpleUndoClose and SimpleUndoRecents also include HTML escaping for page titles to prevent XSS attack as reported by user 杀生丸子.

Applied 3 digit simplified version numbering too.

SimpleExtManager 1.4.6

A bug fix release.
This one is reported by user Travis McAlister.

Apparently the fix for the zoom bug implemented in back in 1.4.4 is behaving differently on systems with high resolution retina monitors. We had a bit of back and forth correspondence and found that out.

Anyway the bug is fixed and the update will be up soon.