Tracks the distance that the user has scrolled across all web pages.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.5
Update
April 5, 2023
Size
22.42KiB
Developer
Category
Users
6
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Storage
See more

ScrollMeter Extension

This extension is a simple tool that tracks how far a user has scrolled on a webpage and displays that distance in both pixels and feet in a popup window. The user can access this popup window by clicking on the extension icon in the browser's toolbar.

The extension can be useful for anyone who wants to keep track of their progress while reading long articles or web pages. Additionally, seeing the distance in both pixels and feet can provide users with a better sense of scale and help them visualize the amount of content they have gone through.

Overall, the extension is a simple yet helpful tool for anyone who spends a lot of time online and wants to visualize their progress. It is easy to install and use, and can provide users with valuable insights into their habits.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "ScrollMeter", "version": "1.3.5", "description": "Tracks the distance that the user has scrolled across all web pages.", "action": { "default_popup": "./pages/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "host_permissions": [""], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["./scripts/content.js"] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "./scripts/background.js" }, "permissions": ["storage"]}
Read more

How to download and manually install ScrollMeter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ScrollMeter 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 ScrollMeter extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Scrollbar Anywhere Extension · Productivity 6 295 ★ 22.71KiB

icon

Autoscroll : Automatic Page Scrolling Extension · Productivity 6 9 ★ 117KiB

icon

Hide Scrollbar Extension · Fun 6 68 ★ 4.55KiB

icon

Super Simple Highlighter Extension · Productivity 6 1256 ★ 348KiB

icon

Coquette Bows Extension Extension · Fun 6 31 ★ 141KiB

icon

Bookmark Sidebar Extension · Productivity 6 1623 ★ 761KiB

icon

Screen Ruler - Measure The Web Extension · Developer Tools 6 26 ★ 1.97MiB

icon

Simple Autoscroll Extension · Productivity 6 1 ★ 69.17KiB

icon

Top and Bottom scroll buttons Extension · Productivity 6 40 ★ 53.82KiB

icon

Keep scrolling down to load contents of a web page Extension · Productivity 6 3 ★ 24.15KiB

icon

Page capture screenshot tool-ThisShot Extension · Productivity 6 54 ★ 1.32MiB

icon

Page Ruler: Your Web Design Companion Extension · Developer Tools 6 0 ★ 46.28KiB

icon

Narrower Extension · Productivity 6 34 ★ 22.45KiB

icon

Auto Scroll: Effortless Page Navigation Chrome Extension Extension · Accessibility 6 23 ★ 63.05KiB

icon

Rickroll Extension Extension · Fun 6 20 ★ 418KiB

icon

Tab Time Tracker Extension · Productivity 6 4 ★ 56.5KiB

icon

Reader Scroller Extension · Accessibility 6 4 ★ 578KiB

icon

Scroll Progress Bar Extension · Productivity 6 2 ★ 1020KiB

icon

Web Tracker Extension · Productivity 6 0 ★ 32.9KiB

icon

Just Scroll Extension · Accessibility 6 1 ★ 16.82KiB

icon

Element Extractor Extension · Developer Tools 6 0 ★ 8.86KiB

icon

Auto Tab Extension · Productivity 6 0 ★ 6.2KiB

icon

Page Percentizer Extension · Productivity 6 1 ★ 137KiB

icon

Scroll Percentage Indicator Extension · Productivity 6 1 ★ 16.25KiB