Override the standard new tab page with a random cat from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's online collection

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2.3
Update
March 16, 2016
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65.07KiB
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2,000+
Rating
4.04878 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Meow Met Extension

Override the standard new tab page with a random cat from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's online collection. Click on a work of art's title to learn more.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Meow Met", "description": "Override the standard new tab page with a random cat from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's online collection", "version": "2.3", "incognito": "split", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "random.html" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Meow Met extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Meow Met extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Meow Met 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 Meow Met extension file

Select and download the Meow Met 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 Meow Met 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 Meow Met 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 Meow Met 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 Meow Met extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Sponge Panda (ID: 000000faac38c450) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/05/2020 I loved the artwork but it was impeding on my searches because the link for the image was coming up in the search bar partway through me typing–had to remove from my browser because of this.

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/27/2018 I love this, but I've had for over a year now. Please update it with new pictures.

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Jackie (ID: 00000025bc3aaa86) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/19/2018 Lovely extension! Perfect for cat lovers and art lovers alike.

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Umut Koca (ID: 000000404cafafd5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/13/2018 Hello, Firstly, thanks for the Meow Met extension. I have some problems. Whenever I open a new tab, I see the url like this "chrome-extension://annljkgbhnihbghkbfammlacnlfkdclp/0043.html" in the browser address bar. I want to see the address bar blank. Can you fix this ? Thanks.

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Stephen V (ID: 00000019b6c44401) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/12/2018 Unexpected Pleasure