Adds custom icons and centering on player to the War Thunder browser map.

Latest Version

Version
0.2.6
Update
December 20, 2013
Size
86.55KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.41176 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://localhost:8111/
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WT map Extension

WT map is a Chrome extension that modifies the browser-based map in War Thunder. It can be used with multi-monitor setups or on a different device from the one running the game. The purpose of the extension is to help improve situational awareness by adding a level of nicety to the map presentation.

Features:
* Different plane icons for fighters, bombers and attackers
* Plane icons show plane orientation
* Closer to real-time updating
* Automatic map centering and zooming on player
* Configurable plane icon size
* Info in page title:
* The number of spotted enemies
* The distance to the closest enemy
* The total number of allied planes
* Ground units never obscure plane icons
* Off-screen aircraft are displayed at the map edge when zoomed in
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "WT map", "description": "Adds custom icons and centering on player to the War Thunder browser map.", "version": "0.2.6", "author": "slikts "permissions": [ "http://localhost:8111/" ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "icons": { "128": "images/icon-128.png", "16": "images/icon-16.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/slikts/wtmap", "background": { "scripts": ["scripts/background.js"], "persistent": false }, "optional_permissions": ["http://*/"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://localhost:8111/*"], "js": ["vendor/jquery-1.10.2.min.js", "scripts/redirect.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install WT map extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WT map 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 WT map extension file

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

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User reviews

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OmegaRogue (ID: 00000079e8a03529) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/01/2018 the background image isnt there and the map doesnt have an image

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Markus Offermann (ID: 0000003840978e11) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/10/2017 Hey... Great tool. But sadly i dont see the advanced option button after installing the addon. In the pictures it looks loke it would be a feature ?

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ZdrytchX de Frisquilous (ID: 000000eea6aa11ab) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/24/2014 Needs an update. I think there's a more up-to-date version available but needs building

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寻欢 (ID: 000000ac137af8d3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2014 非常棒! 国际服帐号 TG0525,欢迎来搞。 抵制TX私服

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Mumo Muma (ID: 000000f3b6a965f5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/16/2013 ottimo