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Octab Version 1.18 Release Notes

· 5 min read

Happy Holidays from the Octab team! 🎄✨ We wish you a joyful Christmas and an amazing New Year ahead. We're excited to bring you Octab version 1.18, packed with fantastic new features and improvements designed to make your life easier.

Don't forget to update your Octab extension to start enjoying these new goodies. If you're not sure how, we've got easy instructions at the end of this message.

🎁 Reminder: Our special 50% discount on the monthly plan for an entire year is only available for the next 14 days! By subscribing, you’re not only unlocking premium features but also supporting Octab’s growth and future innovations. Thank you for being part of our journey!

Here’s how you can claim your discount:

  1. Navigate to your Settings page and click on Subscribe Now.
  2. At checkout, enter the coupon code OCTAB50 to apply your savings.
  3. Enjoy all the benefits of Octab Pro at half the cost for an entire year! 🎉

Stay updated by checking out our Blog.

What's New in Version 1.18​

1. Select Multiple Items in a Folder​

You can now select multiple items in a folder to perform actions like moving, copying URLs, opening in a new tab, or deleting—all in one go.

This feature is here thanks to your requests and feedback! It’s not quite the Cmd+A (to Select All) feature yet, but it’s a big step toward getting there.

Select multiple items image

How to Use:​

  1. Hover over the icon to the left of an item and click the checkbox to select it.
  2. To easily select additional items, hold down the Ctrl (or Command) key and click on other items.
  3. A menu bar with action options will appear at the top—choose your desired action.

2. Turn Any Item into a Task​

Now, you can turn any item into a task simply by setting its status. These tasks will appear in the Tasks page and the Tasks widget, allowing you to set due dates, priorities, reminders, and more.

Items to Task

This is how the task widget in your home page will look:

Task Widget

3. Quick Search at the Top of Each Folder​

Quickly find items in any folder with the new search bar at the top of each folder.

Quick Search

Note:​

When searching or applying any filters, item movement is temporarily disabled for accuracy.

4. Improved Shortcuts for Opening Saved Websites​

We’ve refined how shortcuts work when opening websites to better mimic Chrome’s behavior:

  • Click once: Opens in the same tab.
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Click: Opens in a new tab.
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Click: Opens in a new tab and focuses it.
  • Shift + Click: Opens in a new window.

How to Use:​

  1. Right-click an item and select a Status to assign it as a task.
  2. View all your tasks in the Tasks page or the Tasks widget for quick access.

5. Improved Chrome Group Selection Item Menu​

We’ve fixed and improved the Chrome Group selection menu to make organizing your items even more intuitive.

Chrome Group Selection Menu

How to Use:​

  1. In the item menu, click the Group button.
  2. Select the group you’d like the item to belong to.
  3. When you use the Open All Websites button at the top of your folder, websites will be grouped as you’ve assigned.

6. New Onboarding Folder Tour​

We’ve introduced a new onboarding tour to guide you through Octab’s features. Whether you're a new or returning user, this tour ensures you’re getting the most out of Octab.

This tour is designed with new users in mind, but if you’d like to give it another go, you can restart it anytime! Just head over to your Settings page and click on Restart Folder Tour.

Improvements & Fixes​

  • Scrolling Performance: Enhanced scrolling performance on the folders page for smoother navigation.
  • Quick Selection Menu for Task Views: Easily access task options with a new quick menu.
  • How to Use: Right-click on an item and choose a "Status" or explore additional actions like copying the URL or title.
  • Better Task View Filters: Improved display and functionality of filters applied in Task Views.

Loving Octab? We'd Appreciate Your Review on the Chrome Web Store!​

If Octab has helped you stay organized or made your day a bit easier, we’d love to hear about it! Please take a moment to leave us a review on the Chrome Web Store. Your feedback not only supports us but helps others discover Octab too.

How to Update the Extension​

Updating your Octab extension is simple:

  1. Open Chrome and click the three dots in the top-right corner.
  2. Navigate to More Tools > Extensions.
  3. Toggle on Developer mode in the top right corner.
  4. Click the Update button to ensure you’re using the latest version of Octab.

We Value Your Feedback!​

Have ideas or suggestions? We’d love to hear them! Email us anytime at [email protected]. Your feedback helps shape Octab's future.

Thank you for being part of the Octab community. We hope you enjoy the new features in version 1.18!

Octab Version 1.17 Release Notes

· 5 min read

We're super excited to share some fantastic new features and improvements in Octab version 1.17.

Don't forget to update your Octab extension to start enjoying these new goodies. If you're not sure how, we've got easy instructions at the end of this message.

Stay connected with all things Octab by checking out our Blog.

What's New in Version 1.17​

1. New Onboarding Tour Video for New Users​

Starting something new can be a bit overwhelming, so we've put together a helpful onboarding tour video to get you up to speed in no time.

2. Personalize Your Home Page with Custom Backgrounds​

You asked, and we listened! You can now make your home page truly yours by adding your own background images. Show off your style and make Octab feel like home.

Personalize Your Home Page

How to Do It:​

  1. Head over to one of your home pages.
  2. Click the Edit button at the top right to enter edit mode.
  3. Click on the Background button.
  4. Upload your favorite image.
  5. Click on your uploaded image to set it as your home page background.

A Few Things to Note:​

  • To keep things running smoothly, images need to be under 3MB.
  • If you're on the Free Plan, you can upload one image.
  • Pro Plan users can upload up to 10 images.

3. Adjust the Grid Size for Snapping Items on Your Home Page​

We're giving you even more control over your home page layout! This feature lets you fine-tune how your items are positioned. Whether you prefer a tightly packed layout or more spacing between items.

Home Page Settings Slider

How to Use:​

  1. Open your home page and click the Edit button at the top right to enter edit mode.

Home Page Settings Button

  1. You'll see a new Settings button (it looks like a gear icon) in the top right corner—click it.
  2. A slider will appear, letting you adjust the grid size. Drag the slider to set the grid spacing that suits your preference.
  3. Arrange your items on the grid. They'll snap into place based on the grid size you've selected.

About Our Plans​

We're working hard to make Octab even better for you, and part of that is refining our subscription plans. We aim to keep as many features free as possible, but some of the more resource-intensive ones might require a subscription. The good news? Free users will always have unlimited access to saving their tabs and resources!

You can check out our plans by going to your Settings page and clicking on Subscribe Now.

We want to give a huge shout-out to everyone who has subscribed so far. Your support means the world to us and helps us keep improving Octab for everyone. Thank you!

🎁 Special Discount Just for You​

As a token of our appreciation, we're offering a 50% discount on the monthly plan for an entire year! This special offer is available for a limited time only!

Simply use the coupon code OCTAB50 at checkout to claim your savings.

Fixes & Improvements​

We've also squashed some bugs and made enhancements based on your feedback:

  • Homepage Switch Buttons: Thanks to a user suggestion, we've improved the look of the homepage switch buttons.
  • Folder Button Color: Updated the folder button color to give better feedback when moving items, based on user feedback.
  • History Button Move: We've moved the History button to the Settings page. The shortcut key (Y) still works!
  • Task Widget Fix: New users were having trouble with the Task widget setup, it's all fixed now.
  • Task Filters Pre-set: New tasks will now have filters pre-set when you create them in a new Task View.
  • Plan Upgrade Issues: Fixed some hiccups with one-time payment plan upgrades.
  • Deleted Tab Display: Resolved the issue where deleted tabs showed only the UUID in Task Views.
  • Better Syncing: Improved the syncing mechanism for smoother performance.
  • Color Picker Upgrade: Made the color picker nicer to use when customizing your homepage with a static color.

Loving Octab? We'd Appreciate Your Review on the Chrome Web Store!​

If Octab is helping you stay organized or making your day a bit easier, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on the Chrome Web Store. Your feedback helps us grow and lets others discover Octab too. Thank you for being part of our journey!

How to Update the Extension​

Not sure how to update Octab? It's easy:

  1. Open Chrome and click the three dots in the top-right corner.
  2. Go to More Tools > Extensions.
  3. Toggle on Developer mode in the top right corner.
  4. Click the Update button to get the latest version of Octab.

We Want to Hear from You!​

Your thoughts and ideas help us make Octab better. If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at [email protected]. We're all ears!

Thanks for being a part of the Octab community, and enjoy the new features in version 1.17!

New Features in Version 1.16!

· 3 min read

We’re thrilled to bring you exciting new features and updates in Octab version 1.16!

Make sure to update your Octab extension to see these latest changes. Instructions for updating are provided below.

1. Custom Sort by Position in Tasks​

Easily reorder tasks on the Tasks page by custom position.

Custom Sort by Position in Tasks

How to Use:​

  1. Go to the Tasks page.
  2. At the top, select Position from the Order by menu.
  3. You can now drag and drop tasks to arrange them as desired.

2. Tagging and Filtering in Folders​

Assign tags to items and filter by tag at the top of each folder. (Note: Moving items is disabled when filtered)

Tagging and Filtering in Folders

How to Use:​

  1. Go to any of your Folders.
  2. Add a tag to any item in the folder by editing the item.
  3. At the top of the folder, click on Tags and select the tags you want to filter by.

3. Background Color Sync with Tags​

In Settings, you can enable background colors to match the first tag color, adding a visual layer to item organization.

Background Color Sync with Tags

How to Use:​

  1. Go to the Settings page.
  2. Enable Background Color Sync with Tags.
  3. Navigate to any Folder and add a tag to an item. The item’s background color will match the color of the first tag.

Minor Fixes & Improvements​

  • Auto Filters for Tasks: New tasks now come with pre-applied filters.
  • Improved Light Theme: Enhanced colors on the Plans page and Folder widget for better readability.
  • Folder Button Color Update: Updated the folder button color to provide better feedback when moving an item to another folder.
  • Enhanced Color Picker: Improved the color picker interface for a smoother experience when creating a new tag.

Deprecation Notice​

The History feature will be deprecated in the next releases. If you'd like to keep using it, let us know at [email protected].

Background Color Sync with Tags

Enjoying Octab? We’d Love to Hear from You on the Chrome Web Store!​

If Octab has made it easier to stay organized or helped you be more productive, we’d be so grateful if you could leave us a review on the Chrome Web Store. It’s more than just stars, it’s your way of helping Octab grow and letting others know there’s a tool out there that truly helps. Thank you for being part of our journey, and for any kind words you can share!

How to Update the Extension​

  1. Open Chrome and click the three dots in the upper-right corner.
  2. Go to More Tools > Extensions.
  3. Enable Developer mode in the top right.
  4. Click Update to get the latest version of the extension.

We’d Love Your Feedback!​

Your feedback helps us improve! Let us know what you think of these updates or suggest new features. You can reach us at [email protected].

For more updates, visit our Blog.

New Features in Version 1.15.0!

· One min read

We’re excited to bring you two new features.

1. Folders Widget​

Organize your homepage by adding folders and easily accessing your saved resources.

Check out how it works:
Folders Widget Demo

2. Resizable Widgets​

You can now resize certain widgets to better fit your layout preferences. Simply drag from the bottom right corner to adjust!

See it in action:
Resize Widget Demo

Minor Fixes & Improvements​

  • Enhanced performance and stability
  • Small UI tweaks for a smoother experience

How to Update the Extension​

  1. Open Chrome and click the three dots in the upper-right corner.
  2. Go to More Tools > Extensions.
  3. Enable Developer mode in the top right.
  4. Click Update to get the latest version of the extension.

We’d Love Your Feedback!​

Your feedback helps us improve! Let us know what you think of these updates or suggest new features. You can reach us at [email protected].