Enhances the Google Play Store™ with various features.

Latest Version

Version
3.0.2
Update
October 3, 2024
Size
202KiB
Developer
apkmirror.com
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.19659 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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Toolbox for Google Play Store™ Extension

-= Description =-

Toolbox for Google Play Store™ (TGPS) has the following features:

1. APKMirror, Android Police, and Appbrain buttons are added to all Play Store app pages. All the buttons are optional and can be toggled from the settings.
2. Beta status button. TGPS will tell you if an app you're looking at offers a beta program and whether you're part of the beta. Just like before, this function is optional and can be disabled in the settings.
3. Screenshot enhancements. TGPS adds a horizontal scrollbar to the screenshot gallery on app pages.
4. Language/region picker. This adds dropdown menus to the Play Store for changing the current display language and country/region, allowing you to check international prices and other information.

The extension was developed by the team at AndroidPolice.com and APKMirror.com.


-= Changelog =-

3.0.2
- Fixed extension buttons not appearing due to Google Play website changes.

3.0/3.0.1
- Manifest v3 support to comply with Chrome Web Store requirements.
- Extension settings now sync across devices logged into the same Google account.
- Quickly open extension settings by clicking the extension button.
- Fixed toolbox buttons on the new Play Store layout.
- Fixed an elusive bug which sometimes displayed the wrong buttons on the Play Store when using the back/forward buttons.

2.9
- Added support for new Play Store design.
- Fixed duplicate language/location dropdowns.
- Fixed Firefox for Android support.

2.8
- Added new dropdown menus for changing the current language and Play Store region (helpful for checking international pricing).
- Added download count to APKMirror button.
- Fixed bug where using arrow key on screenshot gallery would skip screenshots.

2.7/2.7.1
- APKMirror button now shows latest version on hover.
- The buttons now show up lower to avoid shifting Google's own buttons (\"Install,\" \"Pre-register,\" etc).
- Google changed the Play Store, which broke our buttons. That's fixed now.
- Fixed bug where buttons would sometimes not appear on app listings.

2.6
- Fixed a bug where the Play Store Wishlist button would become hidden.
- Fixed a bug where buttons sometimes wouldn’t appear on Firefox for Android.
- Fixed a bug where Join Beta button wouldn’t work in non-English languages.
- Fixed a bug where buttons would sometimes load in the wrong place or would be misaligned.

2.5
- The toolbar settings popup has been removed. Toolbox settings are still available from your browser's extensions/add-ons page.
- Fixed a bug where the app page buttons wouldn't display in some circumstances.
- Fixed a bug where the screenshot gallery features stopped working.
- Fixed a bug where the APKMirror button didn't work properly on newer versions of Chrome (v73.0.3666.0+).
- Performance has been improved.

2.4
- Play Store tabs will no longer freeze if APKMirror goes down.

2.3
- Added scrollbar to screenshot gallery on app pages.
- Keyboard left/right keys can now be used to scroll through app screenshots in full-screen mode.

2.2
- Added compatibility with new Play Store design.
- Updated buttons (specifically, beta info now shows up as a button too).
- Beta program info now appears on pre-registration apps.
- Behind-the-scenes performance improvements.

2.1
- Removed popup from clicking on disabled APKMirror button.
- Minor bug fixes.

2.0:
- New design for settings page.
- Now works on mobile Play Store site.
- APKMirror button now turns gray if the app has not been uploaded.
- Improved support for Firefox on Android.
- Background process no longer runs when Play Store page is not open (Chrome and Opera only).
- Removed Ampersand fix because Google fixed the bug.
- Various other bug fixes and minor improvements.

1.1:
- Added support for Firefox and Opera (respective extensions are not live yet).
- Added various tweaks to improve performance, especially on page load.
- Fixed bug for authuser being read as null.
- Fixed bug where the content script would run on testing program pages.
- Fixed duplicate beta messages on app listings when user is already enrolled in beta program.
- Fixed bug where buttons would sometimes cover text on app listings.

1.0.11:
- The top entry when right-clicking the extension button no longer links to apkmirror.com. Instead, it now links to the extension page.

1.0.10:
- Fixed bug where buttons would randomly not get inserted into Play Store pages.
- Fixed bug where the app info layout would break in some languages.

1.0.9:
- Fixed beta program spinner for Play Stores with languages other than English.

1.0.8:
- Fixed beta program spinner when user not logged into Google account.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Toolbox for Google Play Store\u2122","version": "3.0.2","author": "APKMirror","description": "Enhances the Google Play Store\u2122 with various features.", "action": {},"options_ui": {"page": "settings.html","open_in_tab": true},"background": {"service_worker": "js/background.js","type": "module"},"permissions": ["storage","cookies"],"host_permissions": ["*://play.google.com/*","*://www.apkmirror.com/*"],"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["*://play.google.com/*"],"js": ["js/popper.min.js","js/tippy-bundle.min.js","js/regions.js","js/toolbox.js"],"css": ["css/styles.css"],"run_at": "document_idle"}],"icons": {"16": "img/icon16.png","32": "img/icon32.png","48": "img/icon48.png","128": "img/icon128.png"},"web_accessible_resources": [{"resources": ["settings.html","img/*"],"matches": ["https://play.google.com/*"]}]}
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How to download and manually install Toolbox for Google Play Store™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Toolbox for Google Play Store™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Toolbox for Google Play Store™ 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 Toolbox for Google Play Store™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Toolbox for Google Play Store™ 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 Toolbox for Google Play Store™ extension file

Select and download the Toolbox for Google Play Store™ 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 Toolbox for Google Play Store™ 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 Toolbox for Google Play Store™ 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 Toolbox for Google Play Store™ 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 Toolbox for Google Play Store™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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jesus rojas (ID: 0000005297f6d3b4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/23/2023 me parece genial esta extencion

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edin osmanovic (ID: 00000063fdbc1d09) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/14/2023 i rate it 5

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