This extension helps to get information from www.metacritic.com very quickly using popup with rates

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
August 10, 2022
Size
149KiB
Developer
Category
Users
353
Rating
3.78571 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
русский
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Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Metacritic Extension

This extension is created to get a very quick search on metacritic.com. It shows the information from the site in more convenient way.
To find some game, movie, tv show or movie star just enter the request in textfield and press Return, or click the button.
You also can select some text on any webpage, click the extension icon and it will search for your request automatically.

Changelog:
1.1.1:
removed unnecessary permission

1.1.0:
Design from Metacritic itself
Added pagination

1.0.6:
Material Design + refactoring

1.0.5:
Fixed parsing the updated layout of Metacritic + changing some colours

1.0.4:
Fixed first run with no options selected

1.0.3:
Updated design
Added options

1.0.2:
fixed permissions, now works on https sites.

1.0.1:
fixed the bug when the game name contains spaces.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "browser_action": { "default_icon": "128x128.png", "default_popup": "main.html", "default_title": "Get the metacritic score" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "js": [ "selection.js" ], "matches": [ "\\u003Call_urls>" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_desc__", "icons": { "128": "128x128.png", "16": "16x16.png", "32": "32x32.png", "48": "48x48.png" }, "key": "MIGfMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4GNADCBiQKBgQD3Vq6WH29Ym/YRjnXmrEfpgM+AHL8u7ufit6lDef3iSGZeAZg99Qj3CQXLM0QVnawS1PUox9nlaJiE0fkY/66SbBKt9kQES2l2p737VI3/4C4GQoxYijkjIkG7mk22MELgc5eKxqR+kO2RjGaf/ovEkiaSlmwzjzKG5jveXUac1wIDAQAB", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Metacritic", "permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "update_url": "http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "1.1.1"}
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How to download and manually install Metacritic extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Metacritic 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 Metacritic extension file

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

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User reviews

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Arne Noedel (ID: 00000093e5903c1a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/10/2022 It seems to work for me in 2022. You just have to type the exact name else he gives an error.

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خالد (ID: 0000002ba3f05d73) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/08/2021 not working @ 2021

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Елена Головач (ID: 00000090762e2dda) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/11/2018 I suggest adding "user score" would be cool.

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Alex Lussier (ID: 000000f30d7a6531) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/26/2017 The extension only searches metacritics for games. Others media should be added or else it should be mentioned somewhere in the description.

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Daniel Faust (ID: 0000005a3d4727bc) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/30/2015 Older look and feel but works perfectly. Love it! Edit: Does seem to only work with videogames...