Monitor and test Internet connectivity. Detect and log when Internet doesn't work even with operating LAN (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)

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5.2.2
Update
September 1, 2024
Size
1.93MiB
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internetmon.org
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200,000+
Rating
4.44444 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Internet Connection Monitor Extension

📡 Internet Connection Monitor aka ICM for Google Chrome

🎯 ICM IS THE BEST FOR
⭐️ Recording and analyzing outages of Internet connection
⭐️ Displaying your public IP
⭐️ Verifying ISP/provider issues
⭐️ Verifying some router/modem/hardware issues

💻 FEATURES
✅ Precise connectivity test with configurable testing interval
✅ Latency measurement
✅ Show public IP address
✅ Detect when Internet doesn't work over operating Wi-Fi or Ethernet
✅ Disconnects, availability and downtime stats
✅ Play sound when connection goes online or offline
✅ Events log with CSV and PDF export
✅ Realtime connectivity and latency monitoring
✅ Light and dark themes support
✅ Adjustable icons and sounds

🚀 NEW IN ICM v5.2
➕ Show public IP address
➕ On/Off switch to turn the monitoring off
➕ Sound themes
➕ Stats break-down: Today / 7 days / 30 days / All time

👓 FAQ 🌎 https://internetmon.org/#faq
Q: Where is the extension icon?
A: At some point Google Chrome changed the way extensions are displayed. You need to click on the puzzle icon to the right of the address bar and then pin Internet Connection Monitor

Q: How to request a new feature or report an issue?
A: Go to https://bit.ly/icm-discussions and start a new discussion

Q: What exactly can be monitored?
A: The extension monitors the Internet connection and reports 3 statuses:
🟢 Online: Internet connected
🟠 Connection issues or \"No Internet connection. Wi-Fi/LAN OK\": if Chrome itself cannot properly determine whether Internet connection is down while you're connected to LAN (Wi-Fi/Ethernet) - this status will popup. Most likely, your LAN (Wi-Fi/Ethernet) is connected, but there is no Internet connection behind it. In most cases, it is ISP/provider issue
🔴 Offline or \"No Internet connection\": Internet disconnected. LAN (Wi-Fi/Ethernet) may work or not, but Internet itself is unavailable

Q: How does the extension test the connectivity?
A: The extension uses a combination of Chrome internal API and pinging Google servers via https (port 443). It does not expose any open ports or something else that could compromise user's security

Q: What is the testing interval?
A: How frequently to ping Google servers to determine the status of Internet connection. The option is configurable: check very 1, 2, 3 or 5 seconds

Q: Does this extension have access to my browsing history, etc?
A: It does NOT. Moreover, it does not require any special access at all (you can notice that other extensions ask you to give them some permissions during the installation process)

Q: Does this extension record my IP address or something else?
A: It does NOT. The extension uses https://www.ipify.org API to get the public IP address. Read the Privacy Policy to get a better perspective on your data's privacy: https://internetmon.org/privacy-policy.html

Q: Can this extension measure Internet speed?
A: It cannot. Please, use Speedtest by Ookla 🌎 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/speedtest-by-ookla/pgjjikdiikihdfpoppgaidccahalehjh?hl=en

Q: Will it work if Chrome is closed?
A: Not, it will not. You need to have a Chrome window open to track your connection log. It's relatively easy to add Chrome to autostart on Windows, Mac or Linux

Q: Will it work if computer is in sleep?
A: Yes, it should work, but the mechanism of tracking the disconnects while the computer is in sleep has not been thoroughly tested. Macs, for example, wake up every couple minutes and ICM checks the connection. But do not rely on precise measurement during the computer sleep, keep the computer running. Alternatively, use Realtime monitor feature inside ICM to check what's going on. Access it via main extension popup

Q: Can you use it on Microsoft EDGE, Brave or Chromium?
A: Yes, you can. It works on all Chromium-based browsers

Q: Is there a Firefox extension?
A: Currently, only Google Chrome and Microsoft EDGE are supported. There is a feature request 🌎 https://bit.ly/icm-firefox to implement the Firefox version. Vote for it if you want to speed up the development

Q: Can you give an advice on how to improve Internet connection overall?
A: Read the article about the 3 primary reasons of Internet connection issues 🌎 https://bit.ly/icm-improve-conn

Q: ICM shows Offline even when Internet is connected. How to fix?
A: Most likely it is caused by another extension or software (anti viruses, ad blockers, malware scanners, etc) blocking the monitoring. For example, Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocks all ICM connections to Google. Read how to fix 🌎 https://bit.ly/icm-offline

✨ Icons by svgrepo.com
🔊 Sounds by pixabay.com
🕊️ Stay up-to-date: https://twitter.com/icm_hq
🐞 Support hub: https://bit.ly/icm-discussions
📩 Contact: [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "name": "__MSG_internet_connection_monitor__", "description": "__MSG_internet_connection_monitor_description__", "short_name": "Internet Monitoring", "version": "5.2.2", "author": "dmishh", "offline_enabled": true, "icons": { "16": "images/favicon.png", "48": "images/favicon.png", "128": "images/favicon.png" }, "permissions": ["offscreen", "storage", "unlimitedStorage"], "minimum_chrome_version": "116", "background": { "service_worker": "service_worker.min.js", "type": "module" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/default/online.png", "38": "images/default/[email protected]" }, "default_title": "__MSG_internet_connection_monitor__", "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Internet Connection Monitor extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Internet Connection Monitor extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Internet Connection Monitor 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 Internet Connection Monitor extension file

Select and download the Internet Connection Monitor 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 Internet Connection Monitor 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 Internet Connection Monitor 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 Internet Connection Monitor 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 Internet Connection Monitor extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Steve Schwartz (ID: 000000f952b11344) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/25/2024 Update 1/25/2024: Oops: the icon is configurable, my dumb error. I guess the update changed it, however, so I JUST SPOKE TOO SOON. Fixed, and still at 5 stars++ . Sorry for the error...Update 1/24/2024 - the new icon is just plain awful: the nice big green dot was much more discernible, and the new one is almost invisible. Plus, the adoption of the WiFi symbol is misleading/confusing in addition to being hard to spot. Please at least make the old green dot optional. Otherwise, it is still useful, but this tarnishes a gold reputation. Exactly what I was looking for - very much appreciated!

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Stephen Mueller (ID: 0000009a9a6eee9a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/14/2023 Exactly what I needed!

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Philip Buckland (ID: 000000878a7a98e2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/14/2023 Exactly what I needed to figure out that my internet connection and not my router was the cause of the problem!

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Shayan Siddiqui (ID: 000000f59c5bbade) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2023 Hey thanks this is very useful, and thankyou for supporting ukraine, can you please put one for palestine too thnx

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Gege Gaming (ID: 000000b3846d1511) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/03/2023 mantap