Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher

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A fullscreen URL launcher

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** PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR SETTING UP KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS **

A very simple extension for full screen browsing letting you

- easily navigate between tabs
- easily navigate to a new URL by typing it in the box (enter to navigate in the current tab or shift+enter to open in a new tab)
- close tabs by ctrl+clicking in the list
- search Google like you would in the Omnibox address bar, or type "d?" to get a duckduckgo search.

Any issues please ask a question in the forum (bottom of the page) at http://www.blitzlogger.com/blitz-chrome-url-extension.html or @wlhart on twitter. If you just place a review on here with an issue I can't contact you to help out!

** INSTRUCTIONS **

In Chrome v22 or greater bind the extension to a key once installed by navigating to chrome://extensions, scrolling down the bottom and looking for the link "Configure Commands". When in full screen mode you can then hit your keyboard shortcut, type your URL and hit enter. You can also click on a tab name to switch tabs, or ctrl+click to close it.

This plugin doesn't collect any data and there are no analytics attached either. You can view the source at https://github.com/will-hart/blitz_fullscreen_chrome_extension and a tutorial of how and why the plugin was built at http://www.blitzlogger.com

**CHANGES**

Version 1.2.4:
+ Modified searching to match the Omnibox
+ Existing search syntax still supported - i.e. using "?", "g?" or "d?" prefix

Version 1.2.3:
+ Shift+Enter in text box to open a new tab at URL
+ Ctrl+Click on a tab to close it

Version 1.2.2:
+ Active tab is highlighted
+ Also search google by typing `?`
+ Restyled

Version 1.2.1:
+ Search google by typing `g?` and then a search query
+ Search duck duck go by typing `d?` and then a search query

Version 1.2:
- Removed "go" button, just hit enter to navigate
+ Added a clickable list of tabs to the plugin so you never have to leave fullscreen!
+ Restyled a bit to make it slightly prettier

Version 1.1:
+ Show current URL in the link box
+ Add "http://" to start of URL if not present to allow typing "google.com" into the address bar

Latest reviews

Nabil 2023-12-30: Warning to all: This extension access all your data with the DEFAULT permission: 'Read and Access all website data' Delete immediately if you have it installed!
Karem Figo 2022-10-04: how can i use it?, i download the extension and activate it on but when i'm going in full screen mode. i cannot any sign to type the URL
Karem Figo 2022-10-04: how can i use it?, i download the extension and activate it on but when i'm going in full screen mode. i cannot any sign to type the URL
Михаил Заволока 2021-07-02: Very nice. The launcher is just what I was looking for - it can open both urls and google searches if the query is not a url. But it's not a good tab switcher extension. It allows to almost never quit fullscreen mode )).
Михаил Заволока 2021-07-02: Very nice. The launcher is just what I was looking for - it can open both urls and google searches if the query is not a url. But it's not a good tab switcher extension. It allows to almost never quit fullscreen mode )).
denide4ev 2020-08-13: Thanks! This is exactly what i needed for PWA when you go to page that says 404 or similar and there is no homepage_button you are stuck but with this extension I can open homepage easily without closing and opening the whole window again
denide4ev 2020-08-13: Thanks! This is exactly what i needed for PWA when you go to page that says 404 or similar and there is no homepage_button you are stuck but with this extension I can open homepage easily without closing and opening the whole window again
Ma Chao 2019-02-10: nice
Ma Chao 2019-02-10: nice
Vitaly Zdanevich 2018-09-27: Please add an optional dark theme and allow to choose site from list using arrow keys.
Vitaly Zdanevich 2018-09-27: Please add an optional dark theme and allow to choose site from list using arrow keys.
Mehran Prs 2018-03-21: It's very nice , Thanks .
Mehran Prs 2018-03-21: It's very nice , Thanks .
Jason Gomez 2017-12-03: I use webpages in full screen mode on virtual desktops, so this is very useful for me. It would be even better if it has autocomplete support from the history, but I don't know if that is technically possible. Another thing would be keyboard navigation using the arrow keys, to select or close tabs.
Jason Gomez 2017-12-03: I use webpages in full screen mode on virtual desktops, so this is very useful for me. It would be even better if it has autocomplete support from the history, but I don't know if that is technically possible. Another thing would be keyboard navigation using the arrow keys, to select or close tabs.
Rich 2017-11-05: Exactly what I needed! I don't know what the hell Google has against showing the address bar in full screen, but fortunately, this is a nice workaround for that issue.
Rich 2017-11-05: Exactly what I needed! I don't know what the hell Google has against showing the address bar in full screen, but fortunately, this is a nice workaround for that issue.
PlesiothX 2017-10-21: HOW about a "X" button next to every tab so its possible to close them with one click and without looking for the shortcut
PlesiothX 2017-10-21: HOW about a "X" button next to every tab so its possible to close them with one click and without looking for the shortcut
Chris Watkins 2017-09-23: Great concept, but no autocomplete/suggestions/bookmarks when I start typing. Maybe that's a limitation of Chrome and not something the dev can fix (I don't know) but unfortunately it means I don't like using it. If you generally type your urls in full and navigating in full screen mode, this is a great extension for you.
Chris Watkins 2017-09-23: Great concept, but no autocomplete/suggestions/bookmarks when I start typing. Maybe that's a limitation of Chrome and not something the dev can fix (I don't know) but unfortunately it means I don't like using it. If you generally type your urls in full and navigating in full screen mode, this is a great extension for you.
Mirko Dev 2017-03-14: Deve essere possibile chiudere le schede dall'elenco di Blitz.
Mr Mirouf 2016-12-08: Extension très pratique qui remplit parfaitement son rôle et qui nécessite peu d'autorisations. Elle est de plus, bien documentée dans le store. Du tout bon!
Reset 77 2016-10-11: it works really good. Even if this extension is dead, development stopped 2 years ago, its still the better full screen url launcher thanks!!
Михаил Фоменко 2016-02-25: Круто
Lorenz Leitner 2016-01-12: Works well, no URL predictions though.
Lorenz Leitner 2016-01-12: Works well, no URL predictions though.
Tainan Reis 2015-10-26: Don't forget to read the instructions! It works great, thank you!
Tainan Reis 2015-10-26: Don't forget to read the instructions! It works great, thank you!
Sergey Gorbikov 2015-09-20: Didn't like it because when I type a new URL there is no prediction, so I need to type all long addresses :(
Sergey Gorbikov 2015-09-20: Didn't like it because when I type a new URL there is no prediction, so I need to type all long addresses :(
Hansel Ivanov 2015-07-03: The olny weak part of it, is that it doesn't show all the tabs when the are a lot of them opened up :(
Hansel Ivanov 2015-07-03: The olny weak part of it, is that it doesn't show all the tabs when the are a lot of them opened up :(
kapitanluffy 2015-01-14: weird extension homepage. now i am getting paranoid that this extension logs every website i visit. -- better than Fullscreen tab. works on any tab (tested it with great suspender extension). would really love to change the color of the extension though.
kapitanluffy 2015-01-14: weird extension homepage. now i am getting paranoid that this extension logs every website i visit. -- better than Fullscreen tab. works on any tab (tested it with great suspender extension). would really love to change the color of the extension though.
Rob Boone 2014-11-10: Works as advertised, every time (on Ubuntu 14.04). My only gripe: I'd love to launch bookmarks from Blitz; I frequently use bookmarklets to manipulate webpages, and currently I still have to exit fullscreen to launch a bookmarklet. Otherwise, stellar extension which even works with custom new tab pages.
Rob Boone 2014-11-10: Works as advertised, every time (on Ubuntu 14.04). My only gripe: I'd love to launch bookmarks from Blitz; I frequently use bookmarklets to manipulate webpages, and currently I still have to exit fullscreen to launch a bookmarklet. Otherwise, stellar extension which even works with custom new tab pages.
Mike Niner 2014-07-24: For those who have problems with hardware acceleration and the crap of the ATI Radeon, you can contour the problem with this stuff. Thanks for de Dev.
Mike Niner 2014-07-24: For those who have problems with hardware acceleration and the crap of the ATI Radeon, you can contour the problem with this stuff. Thanks for de Dev.
Anonymous 2014-04-23: I am using on Windows 8 environment Chrome. Initially I am not sure that it is working. But after setting a "Keyboard short-cuts (Ctrl + L) under chrome extension page" as suggested by user "Tasdiq Ameem" able to enjoy goggling in full-screen mode. Surprisingly it is not mentioned any-where in the video provided by "Blitz". If the "HELP" to activate on full-screen is added, then it will be much easier for users, until google realizes its importance. Thanks Blitz for providing such nice add-on.
Anonymous 2014-04-23: I am using on Windows 8 environment Chrome. Initially I am not sure that it is working. But after setting a "Keyboard short-cuts (Ctrl + L) under chrome extension page" as suggested by user "Tasdiq Ameem" able to enjoy goggling in full-screen mode. Surprisingly it is not mentioned any-where in the video provided by "Blitz". If the "HELP" to activate on full-screen is added, then it will be much easier for users, until google realizes its importance. Thanks Blitz for providing such nice add-on.
Dale Davies 2013-12-21: Fantastic, really works and is just perfect for my tiny notebook screen
Dale Davies 2013-12-21: Fantastic, really works and is just perfect for my tiny notebook screen
Adrian Balcanu 2013-11-30: It just does the job It supposed to do! You must manually configure the shortcut key for the extension and you are ready to go:)
Adrian Balcanu 2013-11-30: It just does the job It supposed to do! You must manually configure the shortcut key for the extension and you are ready to go:)
Curious Coin 2013-10-01: One of few functions Chrome originaly is missing. Love it!
Curious Coin 2013-10-01: One of few functions Chrome originaly is missing. Love it!
Dan Reidy 2013-08-09: Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! (don't forget to read the install directions to setup a keyboard shortcut!) (ps. YES you can use a keyboard shortcut, read the directions. Using KDE here also. You need to read the directions)
Dan Reidy 2013-08-09: Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! (don't forget to read the install directions to setup a keyboard shortcut!) (ps. YES you can use a keyboard shortcut, read the directions. Using KDE here also. You need to read the directions)
Tristan Moraine 2013-06-12: Super extension, qui comble à peu près la lacune de chrome. Dommage qu'on ne puisse pas s'en servir quand on masque le bouton!

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