An aesthetic app launcher for the new tab page

Latest Version

Version
2.0
Update
November 19, 2020
Size
418KiB
Developer
Category
Users
695
Rating
3.88 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
English (UK)
Français
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Permissions
Management
DeclarativeContent
ActiveTab
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
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Launchpage Extension

Launchpage is a visually pleasing home screen for your apps. It's one of the fastest app launchers available for Chrome. You can change the background to make you feel even more at home, and it's easy to add your favorite websites for quick access.

Features:
*See all your apps at once from your beautiful new home screen
*Set your favorite background
*Chameleon interface changes color to match your background's colors
*Add almost any web page** to your home screen for quick access
*Fluid layout adjusts to match any screen size
*When you aren't connected to the Internet, apps that are available offline are instantly highlighted

Please take a short survey to let us know what you'd like to see in Launchpage! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHNjMzJRcFdDcG1pTWgtbzhYZjA1YVE6MQ#gid=0

New in version 2.0:
* Adjusts to different screen sizes to use space more effectively
* Now uses Material Design
* Fixed minor stability issues

Launchpage is now on GitHub! Check it out: https://github.com/ajcord/Launchpage

**Works with all HTTP and HTTPS websites except the Chrome Web Store. If you encounter a website that does not work, please submit a bug report with the URL of the website at https://chrome.google.com/webstore/support/bkdpdcgcbkkohcelcibdenakcngkmamg#bug
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extName__", "version": "2.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "author": "Alex Cordonnier", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/ajcord/Launchpage", "default_locale": "en", "background": { "page": "html/launcher.html" }, "options_page": "html/options.html", "options_ui": { "page": "html/options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "incognito": "spanning", "offline_enabled": true, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "html/launcher.html" }, "permissions": [ "management", "declarativeContent", "activeTab", "storage", "unlimitedStorage" ], "icons": { "128": "icons/icon_128.png", "48": "icons/icon_48.png", "32": "icons/icon_32.png", "16": "icons/icon_16.png" }, "page_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icons/icon_19.png" }, "default_title": "Add to Launchpage", "default_popup": "html/add.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Launchpage extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Launchpage 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 Launchpage extension file

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

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User reviews

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ВАСЯ пупкин (ID: 000000979a709ec9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/30/2020 Охрененное расширение! Еще бы добавить регулировку размера значков, количество строк/столбцов, замену значков на свои собственные (по url адресу или из файла) и скрытие подписей под значками. Ну и еще добавить изменение размеров изображения фона (растягивание, заполнение и т.п., как на рабочем столе ПК), но это уже не обязательно. И так хорошо.) Автору спасибо!!!

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Robert M. Papillion (ID: 000000f05c2be099) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/03/2018 I switched to Launchpage from Jim Schubert's New Page Redirect. The main reason is aesthetics. There's one feature that I'd really, really like that's missing from Launchpage and similar extensions. I'd like to be able to sort the shortcuts alphabetically by name. Or possibly change their positions by drag and drop. But, apparently that's a lot to ask of an extension.

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manuel viana (ID: 00000087b8124e34) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/12/2018 moi jais pence que hie bone se sa passe oui merci

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Matt P (ID: 00000018b0216f0b) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/21/2018 For me at least it doesn't add sites to the launch screen. Also when using a custom background it doesn't render well and looks blurry, It's a nice idea and going in the right direction but needs refining. - and fixing!

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Gaby Ho (ID: 0000009c28d8f034) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/23/2016 Super extension mais bug depuis la dernière mise a jour, je n'ai plus rien sur ma launchpage