Give clean water every time you search the web.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.11
Update
October 14, 2022
Size
44.04KiB
Developer
givewater.com
Category
Users
784
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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GiveWater Extension

➤ Overview

This extension will:

1. Set your default search engine to GiveWater (powered by Bing).
2. Change your new tab page to a GiveWater search page (powered by Bing).
3. Change your omnibox search to giveWater (powered by Bing)

All of the above will allow you to use your daily search habit to provide clean water to those in need.

➤ How it Works

GiveWater is a search engine like Google, with the exception that we use our ad revenues to bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. This happens through our charitable partners, working together to solve the water crisis. Learn more about how we work at:
https://www.givewater.com/about-givewater/.

➤ Spread the Word and Follow us on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsgivewater
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgivewater
Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsgivewater

➤ Let people know about GiveWater by sending a Tweet! It’s easy - just visit https://www.givewater.com/spread-the-word/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "GiveWater", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "1.0.11", "description":"Give clean water every time you search the web.", "icons": { "128": "./images/icon128.png", "48": "./images/icon48.png", "16": "./images/icon16.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "128": "./images/icon128.png", "48": "./images/icon48.png", "16": "./images/icon16.png" }, "default_title": "GiveWater" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "./newTab.html" }, "chrome_settings_overrides": { "search_provider": { "encoding": "UTF-8", "favicon_url": "https://www.givewater.com/wp-content/themes/givewater-2019/assets/icons/favicon-32x32.png", "is_default": true, "keyword": "giveWater", "name": "giveWater Search", "search_url": "https://givewater.com/search?q={searchTerms}&segment=givewater01" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "./js/background.js", "type": "module" }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self' ; object-src 'self'" } , "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://www.givewater.com/*"], "css": [ "./css/hidePopup.css" ] } ], "permissions": ["tabs","cookies","storage"], "host_permissions": ["*://*.givewater.com/*"]}
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How to download and manually install GiveWater extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install GiveWater 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 GiveWater extension file

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

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User reviews

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Cyrus Nambaksh (ID: 000000c093a3be9b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/03/2021 perfect

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Robert Jenkins (ID: 00000088ab9893e2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/02/2019 Glad to help!

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Ryan Drumm (ID: 0000004bf8f62a61) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2019 What a great idea! Lets all do our part in making the world a better place for all!

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Angela Drumm (ID: 0000008feb885df8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2019 Its a great way to help give water to those who need it most! Do your part in helping to make the world a better place for all.

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Sabrina Feeley (ID: 0000002315c782ff) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/13/2019 Very cool!