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Chrome Tab Reminder, rebuilt in 8 min
✓ REBUILT IN 8 MINProductivity
Chrome Tab Reminder Set reminders on any open tab. The whole rebuild took eight minutes, including the icon. This is the one that started the series. It sold on AppSumo as a lifetime deal at $2.99. We rebuilt it ourselves in 8 min. Below: what it cost, what it did, and the prompt to build the same thing yourself.
Deal status verified 2 August 2026 against the live listing.The deal record
| Product | Chrome Tab Reminder |
|---|---|
| What it is | Set reminders on any open tab. The whole rebuild took eight minutes, including the icon. This is the one that started the series. |
| Category | Productivity |
| Sold on | AppSumo see the original listing |
| Deal price | $2.99 one time |
| Stack | No backend needed |
| Product site | Chrome Web Store only |
| Current status | ✓ REBUILT IN 8 MIN |
| We rebuilt it in | 8 min |
| Last verified | 2 August 2026 |
What it takes to build your own
The question this page answers is what it costs to own the same core functionality yourself, with the source code in your hands afterwards.
The starter prompt
Build a Chrome extension that lets me set a timed reminder on any open tab. Popup lists my reminders, notification fires when time is up and focuses that tab.How to build it yourself
- Describe the extension. Paste the starter prompt on this page into PlugThis. It generates a working Manifest V3 Chrome extension from that description.
- Connect your own keys. If the extension needs a model or a database, connect your own OpenAI, Gemini or Supabase credentials so usage is metered to you rather than to a vendor's monthly cap.
- Iterate in plain English. Ask for changes the way you would describe them to a person. Builds that error do not count against your allowance.
- Install and own it. Download the folder, load it unpacked in Chrome, or publish it to the Chrome Web Store under your own developer account. The source is yours.
Licensing it versus building it
| Chrome Tab Reminder lifetime deal | Your own build | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $2.99 one time | Build time, plus your own model usage |
| Availability | Listed when last checked | Available now |
| Source code | Not included | Yours, downloadable |
| If the vendor stops | Licence ends with the product | Keeps working, you hold the code |
| Custom changes | Feature request, then wait | Describe the change, rebuild |
| Polish on day one | Mature product | Rougher until you iterate |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chrome Tab Reminder still available?
The Chrome Tab Reminder lifetime deal was listed on AppSumo at $2.99. Check the listing for current availability, since lifetime deals sell out without notice.
How much did Chrome Tab Reminder cost?
Chrome Tab Reminder was listed at $2.99 as a one-time lifetime purchase on AppSumo.
What does Chrome Tab Reminder do?
Set reminders on any open tab. The whole rebuild took eight minutes, including the icon. This is the one that started the series.
What is a good Chrome Tab Reminder alternative?
You can build an equivalent Chrome extension and own the source code instead of licensing it. PlugThis generates a working Manifest V3 extension from a plain English description. The starter prompt on this page is the exact text to begin with. Our estimate for this one is 8 min.
How long did it take to rebuild Chrome Tab Reminder?
We rebuilt it in 8 min using PlugThis. That is a measured time from our own build, not an estimate.
What happens to a lifetime deal after it sells out?
Existing buyers keep their licence, but nobody new can buy at any price, and buyers hold no source code and no leverage over the roadmap. If the vendor changes direction the licence ends with it. Building an equivalent avoids that dependency because the code sits in your own repository.
Sources and verification
Where these numbers come from
- Deal price, tiers and availability: AppSumo listing for Chrome Tab Reminder, read 2 August 2026
- Product description: Chrome Web Store only
- Category and build estimate: The PlugThis Rebuild Index, our tracked dataset of Chrome extension lifetime deals
- Build time and method: first-hand, we rebuilt this one with PlugThis
Written by Udaya Prakash, founder of PlugThis. Updated 2 August 2026. We are not affiliated with Chrome Tab Reminder and this page is not sponsored.
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