Browser extension for visualizing web browsing activity

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
February 23, 2020
Size
1.75MiB
Developer
Category
Users
48
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Idle
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chronos Extension

Chronos is a browser extension for visualizing web browsing activity. View demo at https://try-chronos.now.sh

# FAQ

## Do you collect any data?

__Not at all!__ All recorded web browsing activity is stored locally on your device. The application is not connected to any external services & no data will be transmitted out of your device.

## How can I export my data?

Users have the ability to export all recorded data or import data (backed-up from a different browser or machine) via the application's settings page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "chronos", "short_name": "chronos", "description": "Browser extension for visualizing web browsing activity", "version": "1.1.1", "icons": { "16": "logo16.png", "32": "logo32.png", "48": "logo48.png", "96": "logo96.png", "128": "logo128.png" }, "background": { "page": "index.html" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "logo96.png", "default_title": "View web browsing activity" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self';", "permissions": [ "idle", "tabs" ]}
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How to download and manually install chronos extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install chronos 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 chronos extension file

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

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User reviews

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Tom Tella (ID: 00000019e4f76069) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/27/2020 I'm glad I stumbled across this. Very nicely done app. It's unobtrusive, responsive when changing reports, and looks good too.This looks to be a new project, so I'm looking forward to more development. Personally, I'd love to be able to sync, or be aware of other browsers. Maybe choose or see status of things like "pause when window is idle, or record only if active status". I use three browsers for work, and have two profiles in use simultaneously. I'm fine combining in Excel and importing back in for analysis, but I want to make sure time isn't overlapping. Also more reports, or custom reports would be fun. Cheers!