Replaces all images on a given page with pictures of Bill Murray -- HEY BILL!

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
January 5, 2016
Size
67.2KiB
Developer
blog.hack.cd
Category
Users
12
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Hey Bill Extension

This is a fork and variation of the HEY GIRL! Chrome Extension. However instead of replacing all the images on the page with Ryan Gosling, all the images on the page are replaced with photos of Bill Murray.

All you have to do is load up a page, click on Bill's face, and watch him dominate those images like Steve Zissou.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Hey Bill", "version": "1.0", "homepage_url": "http://blog.hack.cd", "description": "Replaces all images on a given page with pictures of Bill Murray -- HEY BILL!", "icons": { "16" : "img/icon_16.png", "48" : "img/icon_48.png", "128" : "img/icon_128.png"}, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "img/icon_48.png", "default_title": "HEY BILL" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js", "heybill.js"], "persistent": false }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Hey Bill extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Hey Bill 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 Hey Bill extension file

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

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User reviews

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Danielle Combs (ID: 0000003bcea8c7dc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/12/2016 Funny extension, especially when I am board and looking spice up a webpage with something humorous.

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Cameron Banowsky (ID: 000000ddb4013166) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/05/2016 I had to rate my own extension.