Simply Rewarding

Latest Version

Version
1.4.0
Update
January 29, 2021
Size
31.11KiB
Developer
thanks.com
Category
Users
38
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Cookies
Tabs
Https://*.thanks.com/*
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Thanks Extension

Thanks platform a comprehensive rewards and recognition platform that allows a company to amplify the recognition culture having below core features:

1) Peer to peer non monetary appreciation focusing on organisational values
2) Automated long service anniversary celebrations
2) Workflow based reward nominations for instant, monthly, quarterly and annual awards
3) Budget control flexibility at people manager/Business unit level
4) MIS and analytics to monitor initiative success
5) Instant redemption in 35+ countries
5) Auto sync of user data from HRMS system(Addition of new employees, updation of information,  deletion for exit employees)
6) Multi language support across 100+ languages

The platform allows companies to set up their own rewards and trigger reward points to employees who in turn can redeem these reward points into instant electronic gift cards across 35+ countries.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Thanks", "version": "1.4.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Simply Rewarding", "background": { "scripts": [ "./scripts/background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "cookies", "tabs", "https://*.thanks.com/*" ], "browser_action": { "default_title": "Thanks", "default_icon": "assets/thanks-128X128.png", "default_popup": "./views/home.html" }, "icons": { "16": "assets/thanks-16X16.png", "32": "assets/thanks-32X32.png", "48": "assets/thanks-48X48.png", "64": "assets/thanks-64X64.png", "128": "assets/thanks-128X128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Thanks extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Thanks 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 Thanks extension file

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

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User reviews

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Mohit Sharma (ID: 000000558aa4d0bd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/06/2019 Loved it.Awesome!!!

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Harshit Kaushik (ID: 000000f32ee88431) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/06/2019 Nice efforts team :)