Welcome to the Howl Extension

Latest Version

Version
1.2.5
Update
October 30, 2024
Size
2.56MiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.6 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Scripting
Background
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Howl Extension

This browser extension makes it easier and faster for creators on Howl to make howl.me shopping links and start earning more on any social commerce platform. It’s free to download - just sign in with your Howl username and password to get started.

Don’t have a Howl account yet? Sign up here: www.planethowl.com to join our public beta.

Creators on Howl can use this tool to:

• Start earning faster - create howl.me links from any e-commerce website in seconds to start earning when shoppers buy from your posts

• Post from any platform - howl.me links work on any social commerce platform–from YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter to TikTok, Substack, and Twitch

• See which posts are driving sales - assign your link to an existing or new story so you can see exactly which posts are driving sales in your Howl dashboard

• Collaborate with teammates - multiple team members can create and use howl.me links for the same account

• Automatically earn more - Flip on Howl’s “dynamic” setting to automatically send shoppers to the retailer with the highest rate, plus update out of stock links

Questions or feedback? You can find us at [email protected].
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Howl", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Welcome to the Howl Extension for Chrome", "version": "1.2.5", "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }, "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage", "scripting", "background"], "host_permissions": [ "https://api.bam-x.site/*", "https://api.bam-x.com/*", "https://staging-api.bam-x.com/*", "https://staging-api.planethowl.com/*", "https://api.planethowl.com/*", "https://app.planethowl.com/*", "https://howl-web-staging.vercel.app/*", "https://chrome-extension-vert.vercel.app/*", "https://app.howl.link/*", "https://howl-partners.vercel.app/*" ], "action": { "default_title": "Howl", "default_popup": "/popup.html" }, "icons": { "128": "./icon.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Howl extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Howl 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 Howl extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kevin Forsyth (ID: 000000cc26d4b111) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/07/2023 Really easy way to make links and earn on Howl

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John Polacek (ID: 00000029cda8cb1d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/27/2022 Quick, easy way to make shopping links!

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Alana Rush (ID: 000000375d5c051b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/27/2022 Easy to use and great for commerce links

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Andrew Abrams (ID: 0000005d3be6b4bd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/27/2022 Helpful tool!