Opens up a customizable set of links for every day.

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Version
1.5
Update
February 16, 2022
Size
3.9MiB
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Users
999
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Daily Links Extension

This is a fork of the popular Daily Links extension that works with new Chrome versions.

Daily Links helps you organize your daily routine. You specify which pages to open and what days of the week to load them on. Then just click the Daily Link's icon and all of today's pages load in new tabs. This is great for keeping track of web comics, blogs, news, or any site you want to check regularly. This extension is inspired by the Morning Coffee extension for Firefox.

New in v1.5:
- Removed unnecessary permission

New in v1.4:
- Fixes clicking on the icon not doing anything
- Fixes daily badge not showing up

New in v1.3:
- Works now with new Chrome versions
- Small style and security fixes

New in v1.2:
- You can now choose to load tabs in random order.
- You can now browse your bookmarks for links to add.

New in v1.1:
- You can now choose to open tabs in the current window instead of a new window.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Daily Links", "version": "1.5", "manifest_version": 2, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }, "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "bookmarks" ], "icons": { "32": "links-32.png", "48": "links-48.png", "128": "links-128.png" }, "description": "Opens up a customizable set of links for every day.", "browser_action": { "name" : "Load today's links", "default_icon": "links.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Daily Links extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Daily Links 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 Daily Links extension file

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

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User reviews

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Carlos Cattani (ID: 00000003c1cd1593) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/25/2022 Works great for my needs ! For 5-Stars I would recommend to add import/export capability.

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Dan (ID: 000000a546b30f6c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/21/2020 Does not work as of 07/21/2020.

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Bronwyn Darben (ID: 0000002759635aa1) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/13/2020 When it works it is wonderfully convenient. Unfortunately every few months it needs to be set up again

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Robert Orzanna (ID: 0000001576b1cdfa) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/03/2018 Eine tolle Erweiterung. Wie sie funktioniert, habe ich in diesem Artikel genauer beleuchtet: http://orschi.ro/eine-taegliche-browser-routine-mit-daily-links/

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Matt Levey (ID: 00000077409c89f0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/26/2018 Glad to have it back, I missed it. Does exactly what I want it to do in one click - opens my daily links and I can sort them and edit them.