Get a precious piece of wisdom from your old granny

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Version
1.0.1
Update
September 29, 2024
Size
24.65KiB
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Users
144
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Granny's Wisdom Extension

This extension provides you with the opportunity to get valuable advice from your beloved old grandmother.

Two years ago I lost my grandmother to covid, it was really hard for me to deal with it, and even now it still hurts sometimes. I tried to do something small and fun that would remind me of my granny, and that's how this extension was created. Perhaps, someone can enjoy it too! 😊
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Granny's Wisdom", "description": "Get a precious piece of wisdom from your old granny", "version": "1.0.1", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "16": "/images/icon16.png", "32": "/images/icon32.png", "128": "/images/icon128.png", "256": "/images/icon256.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "/images/icon16.png", "32": "/images/icon32.png", "128": "/images/icon128.png", "256": "/images/icon256.png" }, "default_popup": "index.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Granny's Wisdom extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Granny's Wisdom extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Granny's Wisdom 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 Granny's Wisdom Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Granny's Wisdom 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 Granny's Wisdom extension file

Select and download the Granny's Wisdom 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 Granny's Wisdom 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 Granny's Wisdom 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 Granny's Wisdom 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 Granny's Wisdom extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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