Whales, the most powerful and delicate creatures on Earth, on your new tab

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Version
1.3.1
Update
December 12, 2022
Size
13.49MiB
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Rating
3.81818 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Blue Spice Extension

Download this new tab extension to enjoy new background images of majestic whales swimming in the wild ocean.

Enhance your browsing experience with a customized web search page, with beautiful background images.

The new tab overrides the Search bar functionality. It will not make any changes to other search settings in your browser.

By installing Blue Spice extension you agree to the Terms of service and the Privacy Policy, as described on our website

All images on the website and extension are royalty free.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Whales, the most powerful and delicate creatures on Earth, on your new tab", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icon_16.png", "48": "icon_48.png", "65": "icon_65.png", "128": "icon_128.png" }, "name": "Blue Spice", "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "1.3.1"}
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How to download and manually install Blue Spice extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Blue Spice 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 Blue Spice extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Blue Spice extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Blue Spice extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Blue Spice 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 Blue Spice Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Blue Spice extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Blue Spice extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Blue Spice 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 Blue Spice 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 Blue Spice extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Blue Spice 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 Blue Spice extension file

Select and download the Blue Spice 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 Blue Spice 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 Blue Spice 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 Blue Spice 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 Blue Spice extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Angela jerry (ID: 000000cc366c809c) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/24/2023 Somewhat useful but hangs at times.

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Alexander Coleman (ID: 00000085968a7599) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/17/2023 Quite practical. Improves browsing experience.

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Sylvia Franco (ID: 00000076763ef109) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/15/2023 Good tool. Makes browsing quite efficient.

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Flavio Prifti (ID: 0000000266fe0618) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/26/2023 INCREDIBLE! never thought web can be this easy to browse.

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Joachim Becker (ID: 000000f7416186f0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/23/2023 This extension is a big help. Makes browsing a whole lot easier.