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Latest Version

Version
1.2.5
Update
July 16, 2024
Size
53.14KiB
Developer
hoverflow.io
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.63333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Scripting
ActiveTab
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
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Hoverflow Extension

The fastest and easiest way to browse wikis, docs, the web.

Nested: Preview links within links, find information without breaking flow.
Fast: Loads the mobile version of websites for fast and focused browsing.
Secure: Disabled by default, enabled where you want it.

One-click enable on any tab, click again for granular settings.

Works great with Wikipedia! We've automatically enabled it there for you to try out, but feel free turn it off anytime via the popup menu.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"version": "1.2.5","name": "__MSG_appName__","description": "__MSG_appDesc__","default_locale": "en","icons": {"16": "/icons/16.png","32": "/icons/32.png","48": "/icons/48.png","128": "/icons/128.png"},"permissions": ["storage","scripting","activeTab","declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess"],"optional_permissions": ["bookmarks"],"host_permissions": ["https://*.wikipedia.org/*"],"optional_host_permissions": ["https://*\\/*","http://localhost/*","http://localhost:*/*","http://127.0.0.1/*","http://127.0.0.1:*/*"],"externally_connectable": {"matches": ["https://hoverflow.io/*"]},"background": {"service_worker": "src/serviceWorker.js"},"action": {"default_title": "__MSG_actionTitle__","default_icon": {"16": "/icons/grey/16.png","32": "/icons/grey/32.png","48": "/icons/grey/48.png","128": "/icons/grey/128.png"}},"declarative_net_request" : {"rule_resources" : [{ "id": "frameRules", "path": "rules.json", "enabled": true}]},"options_page": "settings.html"}
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How to download and manually install Hoverflow extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Hoverflow 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 Hoverflow extension file

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

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User reviews

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Niraj Chaudhari (ID: 0000000fa62893e4) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/29/2023 Please provide enable on "ALL Sites" option, it doesn't make sense to click on hoverflow icon everytime I visit some new website while searching on web.

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Mike (ID: 000000b341a6b58e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/22/2023 Makes browsing a lot easier, thanks!

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Hoang-Phuc Tran (ID: 00000003777f9432) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/25/2023 Can you add the option to enable it on all sites and key + hover trigger shortcut?

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Benoit PESCHAUD (ID: 000000b376eff1b1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/08/2023 Works well on DeviantArt.com too, not only Wikipedia

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Ding Dong (ID: 000000f4964ac718) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/01/2023 Thanks for making such an wonderful app. After searching for a whole time this seems to be what i exactly wanted.