Adds a toolbar button with various web developer tools.

Latest Version

Version
3.0.1
Update
June 28, 2024
Size
574KiB
Developer
chrispederick.com
Category
Users
1,000,000+
Rating
4.45387 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
BrowsingData
ContentSettings
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Web Developer Extension

The Web Developer extension adds a toolbar button to the browser with various web developer tools. This is the official port of the Web Developer extension for Firefox.

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The best place for support is not in the reviews section below, but on the Web Developer site in the help:

https://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/help/

Also available there are a full set of release notes:

https://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/history/chrome/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "/img/logos/color/16.png", "32": "/img/logos/color/32.png", "48": "/img/logos/color/48.png", "64": "/img/logos/color/64.png", "128": "/img/logos/color/128.png", "256": "/img/logos/color/256.png" }, "default_popup": "/overlay/overlay.html", "default_title": "__MSG_extensionName__" },"background": { "service_worker": "/background/background.js" },"content_scripts": [{ "js": ["/content/content.js"], "matches": [""] }],"default_locale": "en_US", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "homepage_url":"https://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/", "host_permissions": [""], "icons": { "16": "/img/logos/color/16.png", "32": "/img/logos/color/32.png", "48": "/img/logos/color/48.png", "64": "/img/logos/color/64.png", "128": "/img/logos/color/128.png", "256": "/img/logos/color/256.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "options_page":"/options/options.html", "permissions": ["browsingData", "contentSettings", "cookies", "history", "scripting", "storage", "tabs"], "version": "3.0.1", "web_accessible_resources": [{ "matches": [""], "resources": ["/embedded/css/*.css", "/embedded/js/dashboard/dashboard.js", "/features/css/*.css", "/img/transparent.png", "/lib/bootstrap/bootstrap.css", "/lib/bootstrap/bootstrap.js", "/lib/reset.css", "/svg/logos/color/logo.svg"], "use_dynamic_url": true }]}
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How to download and manually install Web Developer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Web Developer 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 Web Developer extension file

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

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User reviews

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Marcel J. DJIOFACK (ID: 0000003084740139) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 very good

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Trackerlist (ID: 000000de57f009cd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/31/2023 Useful, really useful, I like it.

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munkith abid (ID: 00000063eb1620ca) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/26/2023 this thing leaks page information out

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Osia Tech (ID: 00000040669e111a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2023 this extension is so useful for web developers

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nihjae fomby (ID: 0000009ba4cad09d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/07/2023 i honestly dont get why theese ppl giving this a one star this is very good it helps much very much