Customize and generate retro animated blinkie gifs!

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Version
0.0.1.10
Update
April 26, 2022
Size
124KiB
Developer
blinkies.cafe
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe Extension

pretend it's y2k! customize retro animated blinkie graphics!

blinkies.cafe is a blinkie generator that lets you generate animated pixel gifs featuring whatever text you want. choose from dozens of styles - new styles are added weekly!

blinkie gifs are great for:
- badges for your website or blog, to show off your interests!
- eye-catching links on your streaming page!
- fun, sparkly messages in chat apps!
- flashy email & forum signatures!

blinkies are tiny, 150x20-pixel animated gifs used as badges to share interests and tell jokes! they were popular decorations in early-2000s geocities-era personal websites.

enjoy~

What's new:
0.0.1.10: added lots of new blinkies, 2x scale option, sort oldest first!
0.0.1.9: added option to toggle text splitting! added 7 new blinkies.
0.0.1.8: minor UI tweaks, added new blinkies
0.0.1.7:
- expanded character set support for 日本語, 中文, 한국어
- longer text split over multiple lines
- cool space background
0.0.1.6: performance improvement, preview badge
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe", "version": "0.0.1.10", "description": "customize and generate retro animated blinkie gifs!", "icons": { "128": "icon128.png", "48": "icon48.png", "16": "icon16.png" }, "action": { "default_title": "make a blinkie", "default_popup": "index.html" }}
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How to download and manually install blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe 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 blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe 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 blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe extension file

Select and download the blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe 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 blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe 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 blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe 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 blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe 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 blinkie maker | blinkies.cafe extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Gamer Nissy The Weirdo (ID: 000000964f34640b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2022 Perfect for when I get ideas for blinkies randomly lol. Love the pride options too! New styles get added every week which is perfect. This extension opened my eyes to a new form of retro art! Would suggest for meme makers & retro art nerds.

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Ariel Mallory (ID: 000000e2047a915a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/13/2022 now when i get a random idea for a blinkie, i can make it right away! *u*

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Luckie (ID: 000000b5cef94e8e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/07/2022 Very cute!!! I can now blinkie anywhere in chrome xD take that school work!