Clear and modern bookmarking tool.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
April 2, 2023
Size
265KiB
Developer
Category
Users
246
Rating
4.58333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Bookmarks
ActiveTab
Tabs
Storage
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FavBox Extension

FavBox is a browser extension that enhances and simplifies bookmark management, without depending on external cloud storage or third-party services.

🔄 sync with your browser profile;
🔒 does not send your data to any third-party services;
🏷 supports tags for easy organization;
🔍 offers advanced search, sorting, and filtering by tags, domains, and folders;
🌁 provides multiple display modes;
🌗 light and dark theme.
📖 offers page previews for quick reference;
🟢 lets you know if a bookmark already exists, to avoid creating duplicates;
🗑️ provides a feature to detect broken URLs;
⌨️ provides quick access to search with hotkeys \"Ctrl + Shift + K\";
❤️ free and open source;
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "FavBox", "description": "Clear and modern bookmarking tool.", "version": "2.0.0", "permissions": [ "bookmarks", "activeTab", "tabs", "storage" ], "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "ext/popup/index.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "service-worker-loader.js", "type": "module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "assets/content.js-loader-d0a5df21.js" ], "matches": [ "" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "resources": [ "ext/browser/index.html" ], "use_dynamic_url": false }, { "matches": [ "" ], "resources": [ "assets/content.js-d7e7fa2c.js" ], "use_dynamic_url": true } ]}
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How to download and manually install FavBox extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install FavBox 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 FavBox extension file

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

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User reviews

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Erdem Yakut (ID: 000000961792fd48) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/18/2023 Preview Page feature did not work all of my bookmarks. I will keep it. It is promising.

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Junhao “Alan” Ren (ID: 000000c57e59925c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/10/2023 Lovely extension for bookmarks!

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Jorge Durón (ID: 0000003151bfd582) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/10/2023 Fantastic :)

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Влад (ID: 0000007d8cb05254) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2023 Very nice extension!

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Teddy TDMx (ID: 0000003add475ff6) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/09/2023 Fantastic extension to manage your bookmarks... Very Easy-to-Use. Well executed :) Pretty solid for the fist launch :) I'm looking forward for the updates... Congrats!