This extension shows when the doc was last edited

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2
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February 11, 2024
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When Was Last Edit? Extension

Instantly see your Google Docs' edit history with \"When Was Last Edit?\"

Are you frustrated with Google's new update that hides history in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides? With the recent update, Google Docs hid the edit history. But don't worry, we have a solution!

Introducing \"When Was Last Edit?\", the Chrome extension that puts back your Google doc's edit history. Our tool brings back the convenience of seeing the last edit timestamp right when you load the page.

Features:

Instant Access: As soon as you open a Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide, our extension displays the last edit timestamp. No more wasting time navigating through menus to find this information.

Ease of Use: it just works. No buttons. Nothing for you to do. The info you need appears when the doc loads.

Real-time Updates: The extension provides real-time updates to the edit history, so you're always in the know about the latest changes and if a doc is still relevant.

Secure and Private: We respect your privacy. The extension does not access, store, or share any of your personal data. It only fetches the timestamp of the last edit.

Free to Use: Enjoy these features at no cost. Doc History Viewer is completely free.

Join thousands of productive Google Docs users who have brought back their edit history with Doc History Viewer. Install the extension today and never lose sight of your document edits again!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "When Was Last Edit?", "description": "This extension shows when the doc was last edited", "version": "2", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "16": "src/assets/icons/16.png", "32": "src/assets/icons/32.png", "48": "src/assets/icons/48.png", "128": "src/assets/icons/128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "assets/index.ts-loader.0ad8da20.js" ], "matches": [ "*://docs.google.com/*" ], "css": [ "assets/index.5b44df08.css" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "*://docs.google.com/*" ], "resources": [ "assets/index.ts.5caaf09c.js" ], "use_dynamic_url": true } ]}
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How to download and manually install When Was Last Edit? extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download When Was Last Edit? extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a When Was Last Edit? 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 When Was Last Edit? Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install When Was Last Edit? 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 When Was Last Edit? extension file

Select and download the When Was Last Edit? 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 When Was Last Edit? 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 When Was Last Edit? 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 When Was Last Edit? 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 When Was Last Edit? extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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angela wu (ID: 000000671f9a8466) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/07/2023 yay!

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Uğur (ID: 000000e149767f2b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/21/2023 It's super easy to use and provides instant access to the last edit timestamp of google docs. I love the real time updates :) Highly recommended.