Allows you to read Google Hangouts statuses directly in the contact info box.

Latest Version

Version
2.0
Update
May 8, 2018
Size
4.24KiB
Developer
bowenyin.tk
Category
Users
100
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Https://mail.google.com/*
Https://hangouts.google.com/*
Https://apis.google.com/*
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Hangouts Status Reader Extension

In Gmail, this extension will allow you to view anyone's status message in the white info box that pops up on hover after a few seconds, like in the old Google Talk. Guaranteed to work or your money back! ;)
FEATURES:
– Link and emoji support.
– Bold/underline/italics support.
– Works with dense roster mode.
– No configuration needed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Hangouts Status Reader","description": "Allows you to read Google Hangouts statuses directly in the contact info box.","version": "2.0","permissions": ["https://mail.google.com/*","https://hangouts.google.com/*","https://apis.google.com/*"],"content_scripts": [ {"all_frames": true, "js": [ "script.js" ], "matches": [ "https://mail.google.com/*", "https://hangouts.google.com/*", "https://apis.google.com/*" ] }]}
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How to download and manually install Hangouts Status Reader extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Hangouts Status Reader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Hangouts Status Reader 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 Hangouts Status Reader extension file

Select and download the Hangouts Status Reader 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 Hangouts Status Reader 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 Hangouts Status Reader 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 Hangouts Status Reader 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 Hangouts Status Reader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Russell Yang (ID: 000000c32afb06f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/22/2019 Newob

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elvin chen (ID: 0000003fe8710bb2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/06/2017 Bowen doens't need a job at Google, Google needs a job at Bowen Also yeah this works perfectly

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Akshay M (ID: 000000eee000e261) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/03/2017 10/10 would recommend

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Amar Karoshi (ID: 000000b4fb700e99) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/29/2017 It works very well