Don't Forget lets you add reminders to chrome which get synced across all sync enabled chrome instances

Latest Version

Version
1.0.5
Update
October 4, 2013
Size
428KiB
Developer
Category
Users
191
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Notifications
Storage
Alarms
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Don't Forget Extension

Don't forget allows you to set reminders straight from your browser that will sync across all your google sync enabled browsers. Choose desktop notification or have it open a new browser tab to keep you on track with the things you need to remember. Sorry, it will only remind you to do laundry not do it for you. ;)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Don't Forget", "author": "dcarps", "description": "Don't Forget lets you add reminders to chrome which get synced across all sync enabled chrome instances", "version": "1.0.5", "permissions": ["notifications", "storage", "alarms"], "background": { "page": "background/background.html", "persistent": true }, "manifest_version": 2, "omnibox": { "keyword": "df" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "img/logo_BW128.png", "default_popup": "popup/DontForget.html" }, "icons": { "128": "img/logo128.png" }, "options_page": "other/alarmmgmt.html"}
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How to download and manually install Don't Forget extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Don't Forget extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Don't Forget extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Don't Forget extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Don't Forget extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Don't Forget extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Don't Forget Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Don't Forget extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Don't Forget extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Don't Forget extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Don't Forget extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Don't Forget extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Don't Forget extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Don't Forget extension file

Select and download the Don't Forget extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Don't Forget extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Don't Forget extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Don't Forget extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Don't Forget extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Andy Solodyna (ID: 000000be2c39d28c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/30/2013 Very useful extension, I always forget to set alarms on my phone. Since I'm always in my browser this extension is very helpful. It would be nice to sync to the phone though.

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Ryan Allain (ID: 0000009b1b548913) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/26/2013 I'm a very forgetful person, but with the Don't forget extension I am able to set reminders across all my chrome instances. I highly recommend this extension.