Shows network usage of webpages when the browser doesn't

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Version
0.0.4
Update
July 9, 2016
Size
92.13KiB
Developer
Category
Users
843
Rating
3.47059 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
WebRequest
Http://*/
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netmonitor Extension

The \"loading\" icon for tabs in browsers only spins at first when the page is loaded. But even after that, web pages can do network IO via JavaScript in background without the user knowing. This extension highlights such network activity and shows a count of requests done till now by the page in a small indicator. It's updated in real-time for each tab.

A lot of web pages use background network requests for tracking user actions and sending data to remote servers, lazily loading heavy assets etc., and all that goes unnoticed by the user. Ideally, the browser's \"loading icon\" should spin for those requests as well.

Uploaded to my account by request of the author. Go star his GitHub project here: https://github.com/awalGarg/netmonitor
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "netmonitor", "description": "shows network usage of webpages when the browser doesn't", "version": "0.0.4", "background": {"scripts": ["static/background.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "static/off.png", "default_popup": "static/popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab","webRequest","http://*/","https://*/" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "static/off.png", "static/on.gif" ]}
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How to download and manually install netmonitor extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install netmonitor 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 netmonitor extension file

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

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User reviews

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Dawid (ID: 0000009a15d291c5) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/30/2021 Shows nothing

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Ravenous Fallen (ID: 000000d9a77ca28b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/22/2017 Doesn't do anything useful. Just shows an icon with a number on it. Clicking on it doesn't do anything.

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HARI HARIS (ID: 00000087e28125f4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/11/2016 supr

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Gabriel Beltrame Silva (ID: 0000008889b6523b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/12/2016 It's cool because you can see how many connections are being done in the background, but it's kinda limited since you can't see what are those connections.

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Kylan Coffey (ID: 0000003a316d103e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/11/2016 It is helpful to see the amount of traffic sent in the background, but not much else. Overall, it does what it says it does and does it well. Could be nice to have some options though.