Check for, download and install the latest stable Chromium revisions

Latest Version

Version
0.1.1.4
Update
August 15, 2018
Size
99.53KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.36111 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Notifications
Https://sourceforge.net/projects/osxportableapps/*
Https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/*
Https://omahaproxy.appspot.com/*
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FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) Extension

This extension checks the repositories of FreeSMUG.org for their Mac Builds of Chromium.
(The builds from FreeSMUG.org had an autoupdate feature that broke in 64bit versions, so this can be used as a workaround.)

Features:

- Check for updates on Startup
- Check for updates every hour

- Include check for latest official Chrome Stable based on release calendar
- Notify on version mismatch

I am not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Google Inc and the Chromium Brand or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. The name \"Chromium” as well as related names, marks, emblems and images are registered trademarks of Google Inc.

For questions, remarks or bug reports, feel free to message me.

Design inspired from:
https://github.com/Hallbin/extension.chromium-updater
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Source Manifest.json

{ "author": "stullig", "background": { "persistent": true, "scripts": [ "js/background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "images/popup.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_security_policy": "style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_Desc__", "icons": { "128": "images/128.png", "16": "images/16.png", "48": "images/48.png" }, "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAhJlPNEsFnzIAq/4F+hskMOgTXMD3MTdla+LDfvZMfzleyNF7c4jt5N94mawZ5x3/yNAFVsUB9eWBccfouivVV7hAo8v+AoKtITX+LZyT2qOlEMQPVaTvekmcZApYGqCuIxgV0gchBsMOgEgaLU5ptQwVI9n41Pq37RBNGBqHuPlac8IUoPE1pKUABwqoR10ZUmyZK6isPizXghRaBPuHe3cmukHX9iVPDt7gPdur+1+NclYkZ7DJl7TLvMXTvur520PxF42p8FFCEHQRxOP9mPysLO1gwLC0R3OgaLQuTeaiMML5LFhLpP4Y2k2TDOmfwOzp/qfD4oSxoiUYTAtQoQIDAQAB", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "__MSG_Name__", "options_page": "options.html", "options_ui": { "chrome_style": true, "page": "options.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "notifications", "https://sourceforge.net/projects/osxportableapps/*", "https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/*", "https://omahaproxy.appspot.com/*" ], "short_name": "Chromium Updater", "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.1.4"}
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How to download and manually install FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) 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 FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) 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 FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) extension file

Select and download the FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) 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 FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) 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 FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) 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 FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) 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 FreeSMUG Updater for Chromium (Mac) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Darklocq of High Rock (ID: 000000e40a57dd6c) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/10/2020 It works. However, the version here is a rev behind: Chromium ships with ver. 0.1.1.5, and latest here (for several years now) is 0.1.1.4. But if you side-load the newer one in Developer Mode, it will not auto-update. Yet the version here isn't updated, so the auto-updating of the extension is being defeated anyway. It's a Procrustean choice. I also don't like that the extension just sits there. While it will auto-run at every Chromium start (would be better if it did this at every start *on a different day* than the last time it was run) it does not appear to actually inform you if a browser update is available. The user has to remember to check the extension to see if there's a new version. Maybe there's some subtle change to the icon, but it needs to be a be a much more obvious one, like what various messenger extensions do.

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aKBJrqFR wWiauDJ74ym (ID: 000000babb05b3f3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/08/2019 This addon gets "Full access" to your google account if you install it on a Synced Chrome Profile. If you uninstall the extension it still retains "Full access" to all the data in your google account. Sketchy, be careful!

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Rodrigo Ribeiro (Rodrigo RdS) (ID: 0000009a5be2a04f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/08/2019 Funciona bem, conforme o que se propõe. It works well, according to what is proposed.

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A Potek (ID: 000000bebb2c060e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/01/2018 Does what it says it does. Thank you for your efforts.

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king nast (ID: 0000009f7c931aac) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/10/2017 Can't you just detect the OS and show a message saying this only works for Mac?