Instantly query Wolfram|Alpha from any page or tab.

Latest Version

Version
3.0.0
Update
October 31, 2024
Size
22.93KiB
Developer
wolframalpha.com
Category
Users
200,000+
Rating
4.3832 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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Wolfram|Alpha (Official) Extension

[Official Wolfram|Alpha extension.]

Wolfram|Alpha is the world's definitive source for expert, computable knowledge across thousands of domains.

Finance and food. Math and medicine. Stocks and spacecraft. Wordplay and weather. Whatever you want to calculate or know about, get there faster with the Wolfram|Alpha Extension for Google Chrome.

You'll wonder how you got work done without it.

===FEATURES===

✓ Wolfram|Alpha Button – Access the Wolfram|Alpha query box with just one click. You can also right-click the Wolfram|Alpha icon to change extension options.

✓ Omnibox Shortcut – Transform Chrome's omnibox into a Wolfram|Alpha query field by typing an = sign followed by a space.

✓ Context Menu Shortcut – Highlight text to create queries through a context menu (right-click) entry.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Wolfram|Alpha (Official)", "version": "3.0.0", "description": "Instantly query Wolfram|Alpha from any page or tab.", "omnibox": { "keyword": "=" }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "images/chrome-icon.png", "default_title": "Wolfram|Alpha", "default_popup": "src/wolframalpha.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "src/service_worker.js" }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*.wolframalpha.com/*", "*://wal.wolfram.com/*" ], "manifest_version" : 3}
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How to download and manually install Wolfram|Alpha (Official) extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Wolfram|Alpha (Official) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Wolfram|Alpha (Official) 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 Wolfram|Alpha (Official) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Wolfram|Alpha (Official) 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 Wolfram|Alpha (Official) extension file

Select and download the Wolfram|Alpha (Official) 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 Wolfram|Alpha (Official) 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 Wolfram|Alpha (Official) 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 Wolfram|Alpha (Official) 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 Wolfram|Alpha (Official) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Emre Yurtseven (ID: 000000b6ac9e120e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/09/2022 Sehr gut, flexible und schnell. Nützlich beim Schreiben von Latex Code und berechnen doofer Brüche :D

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Andrey Gómez (ID: 00000054ad9928df) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/13/2021 Muy completo, no como la competencia... Talvez es un poco complejo a la hora de anotar los datos, pero se aprende rápido. <3

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Victor Stone (ID: 0000003f91312d9a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/12/2020 The most recent update of the extension has been great. Taking focus of the cursor is a great change. This will always be the first extension I add on my browsers.

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Aiden (ID: 000000e6c51075e2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/15/2020 This was my best friend throughout school

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Silas Mikkelsen (ID: 00000068ae3e7842) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/26/2020 It is really good. for example i needed to ´know the weather so i just asked it