Vote & Shop Your Values!

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Version
0.10
Update
March 28, 2022
Size
1.3MiB
Developer
votingsmarter.org
Category
Users
74
Rating
4.83333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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VotingSmarter Extension

Want to Do Good and Feel Good While You Shop?

Automatically match with the brands that share your values while you shop online!

Download VotingSmarter today and see how you match with over 120 major brands based on their political donations and your policy preferences.

Shop with confidence that you are doing good with every purchase!

Compare companies and find better matches while you shop.

Vote with your dollars EVERY DAY not just Election Day!

Tired of buying stuff from the companies that are ruining the world (as YOU see it)? Download our extension to maximize YOUR IMPACT and be matched with the companies that share YOUR values.

Other extensions may help you save a little money but at VotingSmarter we help YOU save the world.

Who is VotingSmarter?

VotingSmarter is a civic tech nonprofit dedicated to simplifying elections with fair fast and fun technology. We build tools to maximize the power and influence of regular citizens over their government.

Whether it is our iOS dating app for elections or this Chrome extension, bringing unbiased info to the people is what we are all about. In this extension we use data we’ve collected through thousands of hours of research on the opinions of political candidates and companies on issues like climate change, diversity/equity, abortion, guns, healthcare, immigration, crime, taxes, free college, and more. Their data are then compared to your preferences, and then your matches are made. Try it today!

Use our extension EVERY time you shop to stop having buyers’ remorse!
If you like what we are doing you can support us by donating to us on our website, by following us, and by sharing us on Instagram and Twitter and Reddit.

Stay tuned to get matched with candidates running for office in your area in 2022 right here in the extension and many more brands and products!

Start voting smarter at the ballot box and with your shopping cart!

By using this add-on, you agree to the VotingSmarter’s Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies available at http://www.votingsmarter.org/policies/
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install VotingSmarter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install VotingSmarter 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 VotingSmarter extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jordana Puterman (ID: 000000f5b87e00cf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/29/2022 I downloaded this extension because I have been following their instagram for a little while and I am extremely pleasantly surprised with how impactful and informational shopping has become now. This extension has allowed me to only spend money at companies that have values that align with mine in such a personal and nonbiased way. The extension is also easy to use and completely customizable to your own personal life.

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Sophia Licitra (ID: 0000006df22a18fa) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/27/2022 I like the web extension browser and think that it has a lot of potential. The concept is that we as consumers have the power to influence companies decisions based on how we shop. You download the extension and take a survey about your political preferences. Then when you go to shop for something the extension will show you how much the company matches with your values. Overall, I like the web extension concept but is somewhat limited and I wish it told me a little more about where they got the information on companies political thoughts.