Format all the date and time in current page to specified datetime format

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1.2.1
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November 24, 2020
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34.41KiB
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2
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DateTime Formatter Extension

Convert all datetime in a page to a required format with a click of a button.

Logs tend to have date and time in formats that are hard to read. This extension helps you to convert those unreadable(hard to interpret) dates in your logging sites to the format and timezone that you define.
This is a light weight software that will save countless hours of your debugging time figuring out the exact datetime in your logs in a glance.
Logs are just an example. This extension helps you convert dates in all websites and is not just limited to logging websites.

Why?
• Saves time
• Non obtrusive: Only converts the date in the pages you visit when you click the extension icon
• Light weight
• Date Conversions done are cosmetic change which can be reverted by a simple page refresh.
• Customizable Settings: Has a settings page where you can customize it as per your requirements
• Supports a wide range of datetime formats
• Doesn't allocate memory when not in use
• Vanilla javascript: No thirdparty scripts included
• Free to use
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "DateTime Formatter", "version": "1.2.1", "description": "Format all the date and time in current page to specified datetime format", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.4.1/css/bootstrap.min.css" ], "browser_action": { "default_title": "DateTime Formatter", "default_icon": "assets/icons/icon128.png" }, "icons": { "16": "assets/icons/icon16.png", "48": "assets/icons/icon48.png", "128": "assets/icons/icon128.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "background": { "scripts": [ "assets/background.js" ], "persistent": false }}
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How to download and manually install DateTime Formatter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install DateTime Formatter 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 DateTime Formatter extension file

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

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User reviews

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Sixten Ekstrand (ID: 00000073f2fa67b5) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/12/2022 Can't change the format that I want to convert to, only which things I want to include. It only converts actually readable dates into the MM/DD/YYYY format, and not the other way around.