A light-weight extension to preview the open graph tags ( og tags) of the page in your current tab

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Version
2.0.0
Update
August 30, 2023
Size
16.56KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Scripting
ActiveTab
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OGraph Previewer Extension

Provides a quick preview of open graph data of the page on the current tab. This will give an idea of how the link would look if shared on social media platforms. This tool can be used to improve the SEO of your page while in development. It can also be used to check your open tags of the pages that are already in production.
You can also copy the existing og tag data on the page for debugging purposes.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "OGraph Previewer", "version": "2.0.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "A light-weight extension to preview the open graph tags ( og tags) of the page in your current tab", "author": "Parthipan Natkunam", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "permissions": ["scripting", "activeTab"], "action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon19.png", "default_title": "oGraph Previewer", "default_popup": "browser_action.html" }}
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How to download and manually install OGraph Previewer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install OGraph Previewer 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 OGraph Previewer extension file

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

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User reviews

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sam rolfe (ID: 000000acabe74333) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/04/2023 Was good, however now it is caching the results and not updating. I need to use online checkers. Sort out the caching please.

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Daniel González Postigo (ID: 00000004d01a4866) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/16/2021 It's a good to tool to check Open Graph metadatas