Easily shorten URLs, track history and generate QR codes on the fly.

Latest Version

Version
1.18.26
Update
September 7, 2020
Size
626KiB
Developer
shawdy.io
Category
Users
15
Rating
4.91667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ClipboardWrite
ContextMenus
Storage
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Shawdy It Extension

Need a link shortened? Shawdy it! Harness the power of me - Shawdy - in your browser today. Easily shorten URLs, track history and generate QR codes on the fly.

That's not all though. Not only can you use my service, but you can use bit.ly, tinyurl or is.gd URL shortening services as well. Even allowing you to use Bit.ly's API. Continue below to see even more of my awesome in-browser features!

Supported URL Shortening Services:

- shawdy.io
- bit.ly
- tinyurl
- is.gd

List of features available

- Copy to clipboard
- Right Click
- QR Code Generate
- History of url shortened
- Delete History
- API support
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Shawdy It", "version": "1.18.26", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "clipboardWrite", "contextMenus", "storage" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "jquery.js", "background.js" ] }, "description": "Easily shorten URLs, track history and generate QR codes on the fly.", "icons": { "20": "images/icon_19.png", "48": "images/icon_38.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "browser_action: default_title", "default_icon": { "20": "images/icon_19.png", "48": "images/icon_38.png" }, "default_popup": "html/main.html" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "jquery.js", "font-awesome.min.css", "audio/sound.mp3" ], "options_page": "html/options.html", "homepage_url": "https://www.shawdy.io/pages/extension"}
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How to download and manually install Shawdy It extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Shawdy It 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 Shawdy It extension file

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

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User reviews

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David Bankson (ID: 0000007bd29d8989) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/03/2022 This is helpful when you want to share links. It's quick and easy to use, pretty straightforward.

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Jericho Jingco (ID: 000000ef5f641cd1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/27/2022 brilliant idea and works great as intended!

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Rose Helene (ID: 0000004e1097bfcb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/15/2022 i loved this! it was super useful and easy to use, and user friendly.

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Kevin Nikeva (ID: 0000001b1ec37f0a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/02/2022 I really loved how it was easy to install the extension and it is also reliable for shortening links.

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Harley Phillips (ID: 0000007e2363bd35) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/17/2022 I love this extension to shorten URLs for me! The layout of Shawdy is simple to use, and registration only takes a minute of your time. If your looking for a new service such as this one, look no further because this is the one you've been searching for!