A speed dial functionally similar to the one used in Opera.
Simple Speed Dial Extension
2.5.0: Update of thumbnail generation service and other minor enhancements
2.4.6: Added vertical centering option
2.4.5: General code maintenance
2.4.4: Vertical centering bug, general enhancements
2.4.3: Resolved vertical centering bug
2.4.2: Performance improvements
2.4.1: Minor permission and style fixes
2.4.0: More comprehensive settings, shortcuts for opening dials, performance enhancements
2.3.0: Sync across computers, various speed and performance improvements
2.2,0: Custom icons for thumbs, performance improvements
2.1.1: Option to select a background colour
2.1.0: Drag and drop library changed. Number of minor code and interface improvements
2.0.0: Large-scale code rewrite. Bookmarks can now be edited
1.2.3: Miscellaneous tidy up
1.2.2: Fixed a bug with the show advanced checkbox
1.2.1: CSS fixes
1.2.0: Option implemented for default folder
1.1.1: Added a drop down for folder selection
1.1.0: Drag and drop implemented
1.0.1: Minor bugfixes and performance enhancements
----- Contributors -----
Jan Smid ([email protected])
Asher Glick
Eric (heavensrevenge)
----- Git Repository -----
https://github.com/j3nda/speed-dial-chrome
----- Features -----
1). Quick access to bookmark folders
2). Add and delete bookmarks from the speed dial.
3). Reorder bookmarks through drag and drop.
----- Description -----
I found the hardest part of transitioning to Chrome from Opera to be the lack of speed dial. After trying a number of options from the web store, I couldn't find anything that were as clean and simple as Opera. This speed dial is an attempt to fill that gap.
This implementation is more limited than Opera's. Opera generates thumbnail internally, meaning that it's not dependent on any external services .As far as I'm aware there is no provision to do the same in Chrome. The external service that was chosen to perform this role is free and unrestricted, but is only able to generate thumbnails for HTTP pages (no HTTPS). Advanced configuration options allow for this service to be changed if desired.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Simple Speed Dial extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Simple Speed Dial 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 Simple Speed Dial extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Simple Speed Dial extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Simple Speed Dial extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Simple Speed Dial 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 Simple Speed Dial Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Simple Speed Dial extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Simple Speed Dial extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Simple Speed Dial 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 Simple Speed Dial 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 Simple Speed Dial extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Simple Speed Dial 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 Simple Speed Dial extension file
Select and download the Simple Speed Dial 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 Simple Speed Dial 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 Simple Speed Dial 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 Simple Speed Dial 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 Simple Speed Dial extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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