Rex - Your Social Shopping Assistant

Latest Version

Version
3.2.6
Update
April 24, 2021
Size
11.7MiB
Developer
rexfriends.com
Category
Users
22
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Tabs
Https://www.google.com/*

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Rex - Social Shopping Assistant Extension

Despite his short arms, Rex will make your online shopping experience simple, streamlined, and social.

SAVE ANY PRODUCT, ANYWHERE
With one-click, Rex can save price, brand, reviews, and pictures for any product across the web. Say goodbye to hundreds of tabs!

CONNECT TO A PERSONAL DASHBOARD
Rex’s chrome extension automatically connects you to a personal dashboard. Compare products, request feedback, and discover content in one place.

ORGANIZE SHOPPING INTO CLOSETS
Seamlessly create closets to organize your shopping experience. Compare saved products in one interface and decide on the best one.

REQUEST AND STORE PEER FEEDBACK
Ask friends or family for feedback in a few clicks. Friends and family don’t need an account to help you shop.

DISCOVER CURATED CONTENT
Check out closets from your stylish friends or favorite influencers. Share your own closets publicly to support your favorite brands and earn cash!

KEEP YOUR SHOPPING PRIVATE
Unlike other shopping tools and assistants, Rex will keep your data safe from third-parties. Your shopping experience belongs to you and you only.

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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"Rex - Your Social Shopping Assistant",
"version":"3.2.6",
"name":"Rex - Social Shopping Assistant",
"options_page":"options.html",
"background":{"page":"background.html"},
"browser_action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":"128.png"},
"icons":{"128":"128.png"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*",
""],
"exclude_matches":["https://accounts.google.com/*",
"https://www.facebook.com/*",
"https://*.firebaseapp.com/*",
"https://*.rexfriends.medium.com/",
"https://*.rexfriends.com/"],
"js":["contentScript.bundle.js"],
"css":["content.styles.css"]}],
"web_accessible_resources":["content.styles.css",
"128.png"],
"permissions":["activeTab",
"storage",
"tabs",
"https://www.google.com/*",
""],
"manifest_version":2,
"content_security_policy":"script-src 'self' https://apis.google.com/ http://127.0.0.1:5000/* 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Rex - Social Shopping Assistant extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Rex - Social Shopping Assistant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Rex - Social Shopping Assistant 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 Rex - Social Shopping Assistant Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Rex - Social Shopping Assistant 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 Rex - Social Shopping Assistant extension file

Select and download the Rex - Social Shopping Assistant 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 Rex - Social Shopping Assistant 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 Rex - Social Shopping Assistant 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 Rex - Social Shopping Assistant 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 Rex - Social Shopping Assistant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Esha Jayasimha (ID: 00000035672a59ff) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/16/2020 Rex is an extremely helpful extension for avid online shoppers! Its features make it effective and easy for users to communicate with their friends and decide what to buy. The layout of the extension gives it a clean look, which is really helpful when I am trying to find a specific item.

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Jonathan Machado (ID: 000000b39f666f5a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2020 Great app for asking for recommendations when online shopping

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Yuki Lau (ID: 0000005feca6c530) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2020 Super useful extension! Saves a lot of time during shopping bc i can easily send stuff to friends for feedback. 10/10 recommend trying out!

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Nandit Gurtu (ID: 0000006d46554219) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2020 Super easy to navigate and helped me get recommendations way faster from friends than I usually would!

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Rithik Doddla (ID: 000000520717336b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/04/2020 Awesome extension! Rex makes it super easy to share what I'm shopping with a friend for feedback. Especially since I am shopping more online during these times, it makes the process a lot more enjoyable!