Add a visual indicator to your mouse cursor for better visibility

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Version
2.2.0
Update
October 18, 2024
Size
62.36KiB
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Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.42424 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
English
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Cursor Highlighter Extension

Add a customizable visual indicator to your mouse cursor on any website. Whether to assist those who are visually impaired or for presentation/education purposes, this will make your cursor stand out!

Select one of the default colors, or use the built-in color picker to choose your own unique color to fit your personality!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Cursor Highlighter", "description": "Add a visual indicator to your mouse cursor for better visibility", "version": "2.2.0", "manifest_version": 3, "options_page": "options/options.html", "permissions": ["storage"], "browser_action": { "default_popup": "options/options.html", "default_icon": "images/cursor-highlighter-logo-sm.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": false, "js": ["dist/main.bundle.js"] } ], "icons": { "16": "images/cursor-highlighter-logo-sm.png", "48": "images/cursor-highlighter-logo-md.png", "128": "images/cursor-highlighter-logo-lg.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Cursor Highlighter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Cursor Highlighter 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 Cursor Highlighter extension file

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

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User reviews

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Brian Clifton (ID: 000000c9d5609fa9) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/05/2023 Works nicely in regular Chrome windows. A nice addition would be for it to work for Google presentations. Unfortunately when in Slide Show mode this does not work.

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Javier Samaniego (ID: 0000008a5d46fbac) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/07/2023 Funciona perfectamente y se pueden configurar algunas cosillas. Es muy buena opción para no tener que instalarte programas que hagan esto en el PC.

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S Droid (ID: 0000001288957011) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/23/2023 It doesn't work. Some suggested changing the colors a few times to give it a nudge... I must have changed the color 25 times already. Nothing.

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Fun zone (ID: 000000eafef8a239) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/19/2023 I LOVE THE CLICKY EFFECTS IT MADE!

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Blake Hollingsworth (ID: 0000000985defc9c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/08/2023 It does what's intended. Really easy to use. I want to change the shape of the highlight though. for example instead of a circle, I think a square would be better. and I would also like to change the opacity of the circle to readd through it when it's over text. GREAT EXTENSION!