Check Bitcoin Address Balance Tool

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Version
1.0
Update
March 27, 2017
Size
11.15KiB
Developer
bitref.com
Category
Users
266
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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BitRef Extension

BitRef will help you view the current balance of any Bitcoin address. Just type: \"btc [space or tab] bitcoin_address\" in Chrome's address bar. This is the easiest and fastest way to check balance of any Bitcoin address.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "BitRef","version": "1.0","description": "Check Bitcoin Address Balance Tool","icons": {"16": "icon16.png","48": "icon48.png","128": "icon128.png"},"background": {"scripts": [ "bitref.js" ]},"omnibox": {"keyword": "btc"},"permissions": [ ],"homepage_url": "https://bitref.com/"}
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How to download and manually install BitRef extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install BitRef 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 BitRef extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kristijan Katić (ID: 0000004ab5a45d90) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/14/2021 is it possible to enter your bitcoin address, so you can check the balance in one click? right now this is just a link to the webpage, it has no purpose as an "extension".

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Васил Тошков (ID: 0000006b8f42883e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/27/2017 Finally, official BitRef extension for Chrome.

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Liliana Sharkova (ID: 0000002619e6c775) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/27/2017 I have to check many bitcoin addresses per day and this helps me a lot.