Linker: Instantly share links with your friends

Latest Version

Version
1.3.5
Update
September 19, 2017
Size
63.24KiB
Developer
www.getlinker.com
Category
Users
293
Rating
3.63636 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Https://*/*
Http://*/*
Notifications
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Linker Extension

★ Linker allows you to send links to your friends directly from browser. ★

Instantly send links to your friends emails, and know when your links were read and opened!

Features:
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✔ Fast: Just 2 clicks to send link to any email address!
✔ Simple: The recipients get email with link and/or browser notification with you link you sent!
✔ Tracked: Immediately know if your links has been clicked and opened!
✔ Light: Don't think twice before sending a link – whether it is serious reading or just interesting site.
✔ Searchable: Never loose a links your friends sent you - all of your links are stored, and easy to find and retrieve.
✔ Easy: To send a link just click on the button near the page address in your browser and select recipient. That's it!
✔ Dynamic: Links can be later exported to email, social network, bookmarks and other apps.

How To Use:
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1. Open the link you wish to send in your browser.
2. Click on Linker icon near the address bar toolbar
3. Add or select your recipient email address.
That's it!

For more information visit http://www.getlinker.com

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Fully compatible with popular email, email tracking and productivity apps, including Gmail, Dropbox, MailTrack and Point extensions.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "manifest_version": 2, "update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Linker", "description": "Linker: Instantly share links with your friends", "version": "1.3.5", "icons": {"16": "16.png", "48": "48.png", "128": "128.png"}, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "link.ico", "default_title": "Linker: Click to send this page", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "options_page": "options.html", "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "https://*/*", "http://*/*", "notifications" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "32.png", "48.png", "64.png", "128.png" ]}
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How to download and manually install Linker extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Linker 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 Linker extension file

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

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User reviews

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Bryan “Ironman” Stark (ID: 000000c6a8399122) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/25/2020 Suddenly the website says "403 Forbidden" so make this app open source so someone can fix it!

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Googolplex Network (GoogolPlex Network) (ID: 000000badfdc7225) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/12/2018 Älskar den :) så bra app att släppa länkar till varandra med tack o bock för en bra och välanvänd gratis app. Som e gratis på riktigt ;)

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Support Googolplex Media (ID: 00000090335dfb9a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/03/2018 Perfekt verktyg när man jobbar tajt och snabbt vill dela länkar till varandra :) 5 ac 5. Skulle dock vilja kunna stänga av notiser för öppnade mail, men ha dem på för nya inkommande.

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Wil D (ID: 000000b869d6aab6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/07/2017 Requires your recipients to add Linker to their devices.

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Raphael Henri CHETRIT (ID: 0000000412f709ea) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/18/2014 très simple d'utilisation et pratique! Ergonomie peut facilement être améliorée par le concepteur: ex 1) un bouton HELP= Aide 2)organiser la liste des contacts des plus fréquents en premiers au moins fréquents en dernier ( à la manière des contacts proposés lors de l'envoi dans Gmail! 3)créer une liste de contacts à qui envoyer un lien en 1 click, sans avoir à les sélectionner 1 à 1! Cella éxiste d'jà? ou trouver l'information?