A browser extension that provides information and controls for media playing in the browser to external adapters.

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Version
3.1.0
Update
October 9, 2024
Size
89.03KiB
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Category
Users
70,000+
Rating
4.53333 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
English (United States)
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WebNowPlaying Extension

A browser extension that provides information and controls for media playing in the browser to external adapters.
It detects information about the media being played, such as the title, artist, album, and more.
This information can be utilized by external adapters to manage the media, including actions like pausing, skipping, adjusting the volume, and more.

Documentation and Usage:
https://wnp.keifufu.dev

Adapters:

- Rainmeter
- OBS
- CLI
- Macro Deck 2
- Read the full list on GitHub: https://github.com/keifufu/WebNowPlaying

Supports sites like: YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, and many others.
Read the full list here: https://wnp.keifufu.dev/supported-sites
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "WebNowPlaying", "short_name": "WebNowPlaying", "description": "A browser extension that provides information and controls for media playing in the browser to external adapters.", "version": "3.1.0", "icons": { "128": "icons/icon-darkmode-128.png", "256": "icons/icon-darkmode-256.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "WebNowPlaying" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*/*"], "js": ["content.js"], "all_frames": true } ], "background": { "service_worker": "sw.js" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["injected.js"], "matches": ["*://*/*"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install WebNowPlaying extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WebNowPlaying 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 WebNowPlaying extension file

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

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User reviews

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Caley Baumgart (ID: 0000001d9d86fa4c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2024 Amazeballs

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Kevin Chan (ID: 000000ced4cc5871) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/26/2023 Good plugin. But the description better to put the related dependency. This plugin does not work on its own. if anyone is looking for the dependency, it's here. https://github.com/keifufu/WebNowPlaying-Redux Secondly, would you mind including more than 1 example for comparason? It is hard to learn how to modify with only 1 example. At least, I am using the rain-meter adapter, but I don't see there is enough documentation for me to change the example layout to something like the demo on your youtube video. Though, it's a good job. Please gambatte.

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Drake Isaac (ID: 000000b9c2a82354) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/15/2023 Works like a charm!

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Goldek (ID: 000000cdfe68ca90) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/29/2022 How to set it up? Can someone help me?

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Ian Pollard (ID: 0000007f67a1dd5d) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/28/2022 Constantly breaks with Spicetify and doesn't fetch album or song information. Works fine consistently with Youtube but that's not what I need it for.