The easy button for conscious shopping!

Latest Version

Version
0.4.1
Update
August 3, 2023
Size
9.85MiB
Developer
trygoodbuy.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.94203 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Storage
Tabs
Scripting
Identity
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goodbuy Extension

goodbuy is a free shopping tool that makes it ridiculously simple to find the exact products you want from incredible small businesses, boutiques and brands –without the extra hassle of scrolling to page 10 of your search results.

When you’re on a mega-retailer’s site, goodbuy will simply pop-up in a little side window and show you that same product (and more) from super rad small businesses. With over 19 million products in our database, goodbuy ensures you get exactly what you need, the moment you need it, (and BONUS!) it’ll be from a values-aligned small business.

IMPORTANT NOTE: goodbuy does not read, track, or store any financial information. We only pop-up when you’re searching for a product and we can provide you with awesome options from small businesses.

So, how does the goodbuy browser extension actually work after you add it to chrome?

1. Say you need a water bottle (or any other product from any other category).

2. You go online, to whatever retailer or search engine you always go to, and search for the water bottle.

3. The goodbuy widget pops up showing you that exact same water bottle (or very similar) from a small, values-aligned business.

4. Click the product, add to cart, and applause––you’ve made a goodbuy!

You’ve got a product you need. We’ve got the small business you want to buy it from… Faster that you can say “add to cart”!

We’re on a mission to make shopping feel good by making conscious shopping easy.

Shop small. Shop easily. Shop what matters to you. Discover over 185,000 small businesses and over 19 million products!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install goodbuy extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install goodbuy 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 goodbuy extension file

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

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User reviews

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McKenna Esteb (ID: 000000950c686512) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/21/2022 I love Goodbuy and everything they stand for! The company is full of great people working to make a difference. I love knowing my money is going towards small businesses that are making a differences.

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Rachel Axtman (ID: 0000007f25882fe3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/16/2022 This extension works so seamlessly! Love the diversity of results I get. I've already learned about so many new retailers and individual makers. 5/5 !!

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Ryan Hentzen (ID: 000000c97a994544) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2022 It's incredibly refreshing to have a tool like this to help find small business alternatives to mega-retailers like Amazon. I always felt cornered into going back to Amazon for this or that, but this extension gives me plenty of alternatives—plus they're all small-businesses, which feels even better!

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Callie Spaide (ID: 000000de115c98d0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/16/2022 I've wanted something like this for years! Truly, it can be stressful trying to find sustainable products and trying to support local vendors. I don't want my money to go to big box retailers like Amazon but I also don't have the time to search for alternatives. With the GoodBuy extension, I don't have to spend time searching for retailers who match my values. They do the work for me! Goodbuy gives me lots of different product options immediately! I also love that I can customize what types of stores I want to support (black-owned, women-owned, local, etc ...). Thank you thank you thank you!

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Alicia Jabbar (ID: 000000751498dde4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/11/2022 This gives me exactly what I have been wanting with ridiculous ease. Thank you for making my choices about where I spend my money easy and impactful.