Freighter is a non-custodial wallet extension that enables you to sign Stellar transactions via your browser.

Latest Version

Version
5.25.1
Update
November 14, 2024
Size
8.15MiB
Developer
freighter.app
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.38462 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Alarms
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Freighter Extension

It's a safer alternative to copying and pasting private keys for use with Stellar-powered web applications. Please note:
* You store, control, and manage your own keys in your browser.
* We do not store your private keys or account backup phrase. If you lose your key or backup phrase, you will permanently lose access to your account.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Freighter", "version": "5.25.1", "version_name": "5.25.1", "description": "Freighter is a non-custodial wallet extension that enables you to sign Stellar transactions via your browser.", "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": {3ee0dd4e-8c64-4b92-b539-25718a10f62f} } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.min.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "contentScript.min.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "alarms" ], "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Freighter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Freighter 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 Freighter extension file

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

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User reviews

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LemonSauceXD (ID: 00000090fa0175fa) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/26/2021 how to delete wallet from freighter .. its so annoying that there's no button to delete.. P L E A S E ADD R E M O V E WALLET F E A T U R E S !

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Bear Au Jus (ID: 0000009959f9ebc2) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/13/2021 Can you add estimated account balance please ? to make ensure all my balance I need to open lobstr :(

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Quyet Huu Nguyen (ID: 000000d8e7280f82) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/21/2021 Simple, easy to use, love it

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David Dombrowsky (ID: 000000afe448d9ac) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/06/2021 This thing would be _awesome_ except I do not see any way of opening it in a new tab or otherwise making the window persistent. Without this, it means I need to both KNOW and TYPE IN my password to the little google chrome window. If I switch over to my password manager, the window goes away and I cannot get it back. This makes importing other private keys IMPOSSIBLE.

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Daniel Treccia (ID: 000000709557aec2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/08/2021 The newest version 1.1.2 allowed me to use LITEMINT Beta to bid on NFT's at litemint.com with ease from the browser extension. I use LOBSTR and LOBSTR | Vault for the majority of my transactions but the LITEMINT NFT marketplace doesn't allow those apps to successfully place bids yet. It probably has to do with the IPFS Hash included with LITEMINT's NFT marketplace - which gives one a good idea where Stellar Network is expanding to and bridging next =P Rabat.io already interacts with Web3 but also performs all Stellar Network operations from their chrome extension and the IPFS is basically how NFT's are store that are offered on "Ethereum" - how exciting the future will be. I am thankful for the access to these tools.