The easiest way to access all the productivity settings and developer tools hidden in the Google Chrome™ browser.
HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ Extension
-\tApplications – all your installed Chrome applications in one place (chrome://apps)
-\tBookmarks – the Chrome bookmarks manager (chrome://bookmarks)
-\tDevices – connected devices such as printers on your network (chrome://devices)
-\tDevTools - hidden settings for developers (chrome://inspect)
-\tDino Game – the scrolling game hidden in your Chrome browser (chrome://dino)
-\tDownloads – recently downloaded items (chrome://downloads)
-\tExtensions – manage your installed Chrome extensions (chrome://extensions)
-\tExperiments – access experimental Chrome features unreleased to the public (chrome://flags)
-\tHistory – your web browsing history (chrome://history)
-\tAbout Chrome – Chrome version numbers and issue reporting (chrome://chrome)
-\tSettings – settings including for browser experience (chrome://settings)
- Web Store – the Chrome web store for more apps and extensions (https://chrome.google.com/webstore)
- Print - Prints the current page using Chrome's print dialog
- Source Code - view the current page's source code using the prefix \"view-source\"
Full paid version is here also! The paid version has no advertising. See the link in the extension for details.
New in v3.0:
- New branding: We are now HiddenTools for Google Chrome™
New in v4.0:
- Totally reorganized menu featuring new \"hidden\" tools!
- Updated affiliate links
- Removed deprecated links
New in v4.1
- Updated affiliate links
- Removed deprecated links
- Reorganized menu based on new Google Chrome™ settings
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PRIVACY NOTE: This extension needs access to your active browser tab in order to print and launch the source code viewer. At no time does it transmit any personal data or information to the developer.
ADVERTISING NOTE: This free version does not insert advertising into your browser. The only advertising in the extension is a small link at the bottom of the extension popup window that links to our affiliate pages. Please consider purchasing through the links provided. Your contributions will help keep this extension running.
TRADEMARK NOTE: The HiddenTools extension is in no way owned or connected to Google LLC. Google Chrome™ is a trademark of Google. Use of the Chrome trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
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How to download and manually install HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ 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 HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ 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 HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ 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 HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ 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 HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ 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 HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ extension file
Select and download the HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ 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 HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ 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 HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ 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 HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ 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 HiddenTools for Google Chrome™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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