You spend so much time staring at your computer... doesn't your computer deserve a chance to glance back at you?

Latest Version

Version
0.1.7
Update
August 19, 2022
Size
158KiB
Developer
glanceback.info
Category
Users
8,000+
Rating
4.62069 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
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Glance Back Extension

Glance Back is a daily photo diary, capturing the moments shared between you and your computer. Once a day, when you open a new tab, Glance Back will take your photo, ask you what you’re thinking about, and save both the photo and written thought to its locally stored archive.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Glance Back", "version": "0.1.7", "description": "You spend so much time staring at your computer...\u00a0doesn't your computer deserve a chance to glance back at you?", "permissions": [ "storage", "unlimitedStorage" ], "icons": { "16": "assets/logo_black_16x16.png", "48": "assets/logo_black_48x48.png", "128": "assets/logo_black_128x128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Glance Back", "default_icon": { "16": "assets/logo_black_16x16.png", "48": "assets/logo_black_48x48.png", "128": "assets/logo_black_128x128.png" } }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Glance Back extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Glance Back 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 Glance Back extension file

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

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User reviews

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Hope (ID: 00000009ee0b790c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/22/2023 I've been using this extension for so long now but I'm trying to change the browser I use to opera gx, and it would be awesome if this extension could be optimized for it. Opera lets you download and use chrome extensions but it doesn't seem to activate right like with chrome. Regardless I've loved using it all this time!

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audrey (ID: 0000005d9b399234) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/25/2023 I love and admire your work, Maya! Been enjoying glance back for about 2 years now and it would be awesome if users can edit their minimal mode (at the very least, change the solid colour of the new tab)

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Martina Alvarez (ID: 000000ce3ec987e0) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/20/2023 me encantaba :((( sin querer la desinstalé y se me borraron todas mis fotos guardadas 😪. estaría bueno que haya una base de datos o algo que mismo con tu mail, pueda guardar una copia de seguridad!!

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Selva Romane (ID: 00000009a0e34daa) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/10/2023 I just downloaded it and its seems nice but now when i open a new tab I can't acces my favourites and shortcuts, is there anything i can do?

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Meerab Shah (ID: 00000023bd72b83a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/19/2022 Love the extension! was wondering if there could be an option to mirror the camera that would be AMAZING