Experience the world with every tab

Latest Version

Version
1.5.0
Update
September 13, 2018
Size
120MiB
Developer
www.worldviewwallpaper.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.23636 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Geolocation
Management
Storage
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World View Wallpaper Launcher Extension

Stunning images from around the world, brought directly to your new tab page.

Features:
- Apps list: Convenient access to all of your Chrome apps. The list fades into the background when not in use.
- Custom text or clock: Include your own custom inspirational message front and center, see the current time, or keep it zen.
- Runs offline: enjoy it whether you're at home or traveling.
- Features gallery-quality photographs from around the world.
- Highly customizable: Show or hide your list of Chrome apps, change the size of the clock, and much more!
- Based on time: By default, it acts like a time zone clock, showing you photographs of locations around the world in their time zone. If you set it to use local timezone, you'll see photographs from around the world taken at the same time of day.

You can help support this project by using the \"Amazon.com\" button in the bottom right to do your Amazon shopping. If you do, a portion of your purchase will be donated to World View Wallpaper, at no extra cost to you.

Wish these stunning images could be your computer wallpaper? They can be! Get the Windows and Mac apps at http://worldviewwallpaper.com

If you enjoy it, please rate and share it!



Google Analytics is used to anonymously collect usage data to improve the World View Wallpaper experience. You can opt out of this at any time in the extension's settings.

CHANGE LOG
1.5.0 (9/13/18)
- Support for custom text messages in settings.

1.4.13 (6/11/18)
- Update background color so that image change flashes aren't so disruptive.

1.4.10 (1/15/18)
- Added donate button

1.4.7(8/11/17)
- Added photographs for Los Angeles

1.4.6 (6/14/17)
- Bugfixes

1.4.4 (6/5/17)
- Add photos from Riga, Latvia
- Added Amazon affiliate button

1.4.3 (5/5/17)
- Add highlight images from Boston

1.4.2 (4/2/17)
- Added San Fransisco and New York locations

1.4.1 (3/20/17)
- fix bug with picture going white after about a minute

1.4.0 (3/15/17)
- optimized code, improving performanace
- added several new images
- added \"highlight\" image mode

1.3.1 (2/1/16)
- bugfix: properly register the Lakeland, FL location so that you can enjoy it!

1.3.0 (1/31/16)
- add Lakeland, FL location
- disabled the notification system to increase performance

1.2.12 (9/1/15)
- added additional options around font thickness / clock display

1.2.11 (7/22/15)
- increased the font thickness of the clock to increase visibility

1.2.8 (5/4/15)
- clicking on app icon no longer opens separate tab
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Source Manifest.json

{ "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }, "description": "Experience the world with every tab", "icons": { "128": "icon_128x128.png" }, "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAv4PJmEJHNzEB1j91otXeBgOZnbygC05Y9gieV/Do4yDhcm59VxFeY9mkzZLeEkhHr7RcCF0unOXzlH965MNKakJr/chQyiMyBlwvv+v4nUnrOUbAjqPXR6w5iTVrE1gixR6qgZ4/zpefU+IDLRKSGpMWlUvb17FZCzKIX99d1IDaMKkm9RNif/T3baSban1wdBvcOy2UXUCKgB+bbfFoDFwNNq1n0SjM39d2woAOK3+IDF+oWldYlptO6krOS5kRdvtOSG8VH1agdHsXoKwLNKaheZXPtf664TuTNgV4Zkwfa3dbDXJg0f9B9y1hShbIMM66wlMqGcIvNXsf00WsiwIDAQAB", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "World View Wallpaper Launcher", "offline_enabled": true, "options_ui": { "chrome_style": true, "page": "options.html" }, "permissions": [ "geolocation", "management", "storage" ], "short_name": "WorldView", "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "1.5.0"}
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How to download and manually install World View Wallpaper Launcher extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download World View Wallpaper Launcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a World View Wallpaper Launcher 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 World View Wallpaper Launcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install World View Wallpaper Launcher 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 World View Wallpaper Launcher extension file

Select and download the World View Wallpaper Launcher 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 World View Wallpaper Launcher 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 World View Wallpaper Launcher 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 World View Wallpaper Launcher 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 World View Wallpaper Launcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Richard Andler (Richie) (ID: 0000006228c7faba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/27/2018 It brings peace to my work, the photo quality is great and the new photos are a wonderful addition.

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Flatron Flatron (ID: 0000008801f87e79) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/06/2018 How to add a new photo

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Hector Mejias (ID: 000000d639bacf33) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/23/2017 I dont know how to do. It is my first time, that iam to usePlease Google, help me. Thanks.

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Graciela G. Cuadros (Xadani MX) (ID: 000000dac6d8c022) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/02/2017 Custom apps in Launcher

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Yvonne Wright (ID: 0000004d1aae2faa) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/02/2016 Supposed to be world view, but most photos were of US locastions. Not one of the UK and the same pics pop up. Got boring after a month or 2