Buy Better With Hansel

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0.14
Update
May 4, 2022
Size
3.12MiB
Developer
www.gethansel.com
Category
Users
81
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage

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Hansel Extension

Hansel saves you time and money by adding expert product reviews to your favorite online stores.

⭐ Automatically get top reviews from YouTube, Reddit, and blogs.

🛒. Works on most major stores including Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

🎯 Find the right products faster with less effort.

By using this add-on, you agree to the Hansel Terms of Service available at https://www.gethansel.com/terms-of-service
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "short_name": "Hansel", "name": "Hansel", "version": "2.0.0.14", "version_name": "2.0.0.14", "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAubCh2ixHudpJX4Ey6LhIFc8KFWqNRAGozhW0Hjs3h50RqKph77UtylndGcGD3ZhU1b9Saszd+9hIOGsAwcYlXe3GgJQxUAzCfKiBnAZ5jK4F1/Mt0chra6k6i6Y+FRFrSXUEDU0UDkHdq6DhFRZ6oLWeR26ZVUdXl/CvdBPGgqIv+nIYO5mMlYxyCYqX0j3/53XNnn+yoXyNcdNRLfTfoQac7Jqbc1uwiB+5x7EaXbOgH/NOAh50Dyu47pkhZlZJcX5eqCw3igKrs6/FGzBmLG3uTFyLVoeYdXEJg0Hb+IkWUltkzVVtZKEkz48AJYq0MvE5hJNlFRq9XNbQzEDqfQIDAQAB", "description": "Buy Better With Hansel", "icons": { "16": "/assets/hansel-ico.png", "48": "/assets/hansel-ico.png", "128": "/assets/hansel-ico.png" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage", ""], "manifest_version": 2, "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Hansel", "default_icon": "/assets/hansel-ico.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "externally_connectable": { "matches": [ "http://localhost:3000/*", "http://localhost:3001/*", "https://console.gethansel.com/*" ] }, "web_accessible_resources": ["assets/*.svg"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["banner.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Hansel extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Hansel 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 Hansel extension file

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

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User reviews

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Recipe Cart (ID: 000000a0aba16714) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/05/2021 When I browse Amazon it saves me a few googles by showing me top reviews from sources like Reddit, Wirecutter- publications I trust. I also like how it's out of the way. Thank you!

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Satvik Anand (ID: 00000021c628e91b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/29/2021 I hate bad reviews they always get me confused about whether to buy something or not. Hansel takes care of that problem so it's just what I needed

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Hayden Marshall (ID: 000000efdc582746) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/28/2021 Great app!!

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Mark Paulson (ID: 000000344f239f32) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/11/2020 Very cool app, helps me make better decisions when shopping! Thanks Hansel team!

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saachi kudtarkar (ID: 000000ea7b27a2c1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/09/2020 Super useful extension, helped me find products that truly work for me! :)