Allows you to read Google Hangouts statuses directly in the contact info box.
Hangouts Status Reader Extension
FEATURES:
– Link and emoji support.
– Bold/underline/italics support.
– Works with dense roster mode.
– No configuration needed.
Source Manifest.json
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.
Similar Extensions
Tweaks for Google Chat 100 11 ★ 14.01KiB
Hangout Forever v2 100 2 ★ 62.49KiB
Hangout Share Plus beta 100 9 ★ 10.64KiB
HangBot 100 2 ★ 1.66MiB
Toggle Fullscreen in Hangout 100 86 ★ 49.69KiB
Hangremote 100 11 ★ 13.83KiB
CheckSchoology Lite 100 3 ★ 18.93KiB
Tech and Coffee - Official Extension 100 4 ★ 24.99KiB
Google Hangout Editor 100 18 ★ 51.79KiB
Hangouts GitHub Emojifier 100 4 ★ 24.28KiB
Hangouts Shortcuts 100 1 ★ 4.28KiB
Old Gmail chat 100 2 ★ 6.03KiB
Chatlink 100 1 ★ 23.15KiB
Chat Icon Notifier for Google Chat™ 100 6 ★ 21.13KiB
Business Hangouts 100 1 ★ 24.23KiB
Custom Hangout Emoticons 100 133 ★ 480KiB
Chat Notifications for Gmail™ 100 19 ★ 73.77KiB
Chat Plus for Google Chat™ 100 54 ★ 618KiB
Google Chat thread links & quote reply 100 89 ★ 20.11KiB
Disabler for Hangouts™ 100 5 ★ 12.9KiB
Hangouts RTL fixer 100 15 ★ 24.72KiB
Thread Master 100 5 ★ 50.96KiB
Threads for Google Chat 100 5 ★ 55.14KiB
User reviews
Russell Yang (ID: 000000c32afb06f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/22/2019
elvin chen (ID: 0000003fe8710bb2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/06/2017
Akshay M (ID: 000000eee000e261) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/03/2017
Amar Karoshi (ID: 000000b4fb700e99) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/29/2017