Dashboard gives you a stunning New Tab page, complete with different layouts, modules, themes, and more!

Latest Version

Version
1.2.0
Update
June 2, 2021
Size
836KiB
Developer
Category
Users
38
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
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Dashboard Extension

Dashboard completely renovates the New Tab page of Chrome, adding new features such as quick access bookmarks (Saved Pages), a notepad automatically synced across devices, and more! It also has several themes that you can choose from, different layouts to use, and you can even set up keyboard shortcuts for your favorite actions! With an easy-to-use interface, Dashboard is all you need to keep an organized, clean New Tab page.

Recent Updates

1.2.0
- Added quick search functionality for Saved Pages. Type 'go' into your address bar, then space or tab. Afterwards, you can search for any of your Saved Pages quickly and easily!

1.1.0
- Completely redid Theme Creator, moving colors to top.
- Added 'console' module.
- Allowed shortcuts to be set on Dashboard Web, although user cannot set keyboard shortcuts.
- Added four new layouts.
- Added \"Randomize Theme\" to Theme Creator.
- Added Statistics.JS by zSnout for future module.

1.0.0 (March 11, 2021)
- Officially out of beta!
- Added Daily Tasks to To-Do modules!
- Redid Saved Pages module to keep style in like with existing modules. Old version is no longer available.
- Created To-Do Grid module to keep style in line with existing modules. To-Do List is still available.
- Created Shortcuts module to activate shortcuts from New Tab page.
- Added more shortcut spaces, allowing up to 8 to be set.
- Added 14 new preset themes: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and magenta, with light and dark versions of each.

0.4.0 (March 7, 2021)
- New Theme Creator module! Edit the appearance of Dashboard, then share your theme with friends!
- New To-Do List module! Create actions that need doing and mark them when completed!
- Redesigned theme system.

0.3.0 (March 3, 2021)
- New Chat module! Chat quickly and easily with your friends!
- Added Help module for quick and simple help while using Dashboard.
- First release of Dashboard Web at dashboard.zsnout.com!
- Redesigned internal systems.

0.2.0 (February 10, 2021)
- New 2048 module! Play 2048 within your browser!
- Minor bug fixes

0.1.0 (February 4, 2021)
- First release!
- Comes with Saved Pages and Notepad modules.
- Created first themes, Light and Dark.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Dashboard", "version": "1.2.0", "description": "Dashboard gives you a stunning New Tab page, complete with different layouts, modules, themes, and more!", "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus" ], "icons": { "16": "/icons/16.png", "32": "/icons/32.png", "64": "/icons/64.png", "128": "/icons/128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "/scripts/browser.js", "/scripts/api/command.js", "/scripts/debug.js", "/scripts/api/savedPages.js", "/scripts/api/notepad.js", "/scripts/api/layout.js", "/scripts/api/theme.js", "/scripts/api/options.js", "/scripts/api/shortcuts.js", "/scripts/api/modules.js", "/scripts/api/calendar.js", "/scripts/api/config.js", "/scripts/api/2048.js", "/scripts/api/todo.js", "/scripts/api/context.js", "/scripts/background.js", "/scripts/real-bg.js" ], "persistent": false }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "/index.html" }, "options_page": "/options.html", "commands": { "shortcut-1": { "description": "Run Shortcut 1 (see Options)" }, "shortcut-2": { "description": "Run Shortcut 2 (see Options)" }, "shortcut-3": { "description": "Run Shortcut 3 (see Options)" }, "shortcut-4": { "description": "Run Shortcut 4 (see Options)" }, "shortcut-5": { "description": "Run Shortcut 5 (see Options)" }, "shortcut-6": { "description": "Run Shortcut 6 (see Options)" }, "shortcut-7": { "description": "Run Shortcut 7 (see Options)" }, "shortcut-8": { "description": "Run Shortcut 8 (see Options)" } }, "omnibox": { "keyword": "go" }}
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How to download and manually install Dashboard extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Dashboard 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 Dashboard extension file

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

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User reviews

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Wyatt Sakowitz (ID: 00000067b19d8298) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/25/2021 I think Dashboard is an amazing extension and I use it all the time! :)