Brings you interesting facts, wallpapers, clock and more, when you open a new tab.

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Version
2.8
Update
September 4, 2023
Size
3.86MiB
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Users
10,000+
Rating
4.72152 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Storage
UnlimitedStorage
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Cool Facts Extension

Search the web and learn new facts.

Cool Facts Chrome Extension presents facts and enrich your knowledge every time you open a new tab to search the web.

You will also enjoy beautiful background images that will spark your imagination and also clock. Moreover, easy access to your most visited links, bookmarks, Google Apps, downloads & recently closed tabs.

By clicking \"Add to Chrome\", I accept and agree to installing the Cool Facts Chrome extension and setting Chrome™️ New Tab to that provided by the service with search results by Microsoft Bing, and the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Install now and start to learn new facts.

Free facts content is distributed by The Fact Site - https://www.thefactsite.com
Free stock media content is distributed by Unsplash - https://unsplash.com
Privacy Policy: https://www.facts-tab.com/privacy-policy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.facts-tab.com/terms.html
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Cool Facts", "version": "2.8", "description": "Brings you interesting facts, wallpapers, clock and more, when you open a new tab.", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon_16.png", "32": "icons/icon_32.png", "48": "icons/icon_48.png", "128": "icons/icon_128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "topSites", "favicon", "history" ]}
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How to download and manually install Cool Facts extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Cool Facts 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 Cool Facts extension file

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

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