Show password when mouse over password fields.

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Version
1.2.1
Update
February 10, 2022
Size
13.61KiB
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Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.54167 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
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ShowPassword Extension

Show password when mouse over password fields.

Have you ever deleted whole password just because you typed a single letter wrong ?

Now you can get rid of it.

This extension will show you the password in plain text when cursor is over password fields.

You can also change when to show password in options.

Because many people doubt the security of this extension, I upload it's source code to GitHub. https://github.com/a161803398/ShowPassword

Other mode:
Show password when Double Click.
Show password when On Focus.
Show password when Press Ctrl Key.

What's new in 1.2.1:
Fix extension don't work on some websites that change input type

What's new in 1.1.6:
Bug fix

What's new in 1.1.4:
Fix the bug that google account password don't show.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "ShowPassword", "version": "1.2.1", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_extension_description__", "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "js": ["showPassword.js"], "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "icons": { "128": "icon.png", "64": "icon.png", "32": "icon32.png", "16": "icon32.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": ["storage"]}
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How to download and manually install ShowPassword extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ShowPassword 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 ShowPassword extension file

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

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User reviews

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Najmus Sakib Saycot (ID: 000000c6aa19ef9f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/17/2023 perfectly working

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Better TWL (ID: 000000ad8e1e603c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/12/2023 超讚的功能!方便!

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Jo Allen (ID: 000000969ef88499) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 does what it says it does.

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Ser Kripta (ID: 000000bd28ba42a0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/06/2023 Не работает. кружочки как были так и остались

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Alex Koff (ID: 000000a8968361ec) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/02/2022 предыстория: вытрахал мосх тп говнотелекома, сожравшего моего провайдера несколько лет назад, по причине утери пароля к доступу к высокоскоростному соединению РРоЕ - идти к ним в мерзкий офис - вдвойне мерзко, ибо ходил. пробовал разные способы вытащит из старого роутера старые пароль с логином - помогло только это расширение - наводишь мышкой и пароль показывается!!! спасибо!