Don't feel alone on the internet anymore and add realtime features to any websites and pages

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Version
1.8.0
Update
August 31, 2023
Size
1.55MiB
Developer
Category
Users
56
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Web Cursors Extension

Navigate on the internet and meet the people that are on the same website as you. You will be able to see their cursors, chat with them, and participate in fun activities 🎉.

✧✧✧✧ Features ✧✧✧✧

Have a glimpse of current features:
• Chat 💬: Enjoy small-talks or great discussions, or just be a lurker.
• Cursors 👀: Interact with others and play cat and mouse games.
• GIFs 🎇: Too limited to express yourself? Send GIFs to others!
• Notes 📝: Write small notes on pages for others to enjoy.
• Tune ⚙️: Choose how and where to load the extension.

And take a look at the coming ones:
• Reactions 👌: Broadcast your mood in realtime and react in front of everyone!
• Treasures 👑: Hide treasures on the internet for others to find!
• Games 🕹: Engage with others in chaotic small games and be the best strategist.

✧✧✧✧ Q&A ✧✧✧✧

❖ How is my data stored?
Your data only transits on the servers at the moment it is sent and broadcasted to everyone. Nothing is stored.

❖ How can I disable the extension on some pages?
If you don't feel comfortable sharing your presence on a website, you can click on the extension icon at the top-right and it will disable it globally. Or you can also add a blacklist of domains in the settings.

❖ How can I propose new features?
Scroll down and you'll have a list of the upcoming features, however, if your idea is not in the list feel free to reach out to me on Twitter at @halftheopposite, or by email at contact [at] halftheopposite.dev.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Web Cursors", "description": "Don't feel alone on the internet anymore and add realtime features to any websites and pages", "version": "1.8.0", "icons": { "24": "icons/icon_24.png", "48": "icons/icon_48.png", "96": "icons/icon_96.png", "192": "icons/icon_192.png" }, "permissions": ["tabs", "storage"], "background": { "service_worker": "scripts/worker.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "Options", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "js": ["scripts/content.js"], "css": ["styles/style.css"] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["/videos/*"], "matches": [""] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Web Cursors extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Web Cursors 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 Web Cursors extension file

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

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User reviews

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N (ID: 000000338ee03650) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/24/2023 Fun

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samuel (ID: 000000f36802159b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/04/2023 Very funny 😁