Internet Usage extension for Google Chrome

Latest Version

Version
2.1.5
Update
January 4, 2018
Size
562KiB
Developer
netusage.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Http://*/
Https://*/
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Net Usage Item Extension

Net Usage is a widget that lets you know how much of your internet usage quota you have left. It mainly supports Australian ISPs where often you are limited by how much you download each month. This extension works by automatically logging in to your ISP's usage page and extracting your monthly usage information. You will need to supply the username and password to your ISPs web portal. See the netusage website for full list of supported ISPs.

Permissions Explanations:

* Your data on all websites
Needed to fetch/scrape usage information from your ISP's website.

* Your tabs and browsing activity
Needed to open a new tab to display your ISP's usage page (for the open ISP page option).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Net Usage Item", "short_name": "Net Usage", "version": "2.1.5", "icons": { "48": "icon48.png", "32": "icon32.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "description": "Internet Usage extension for Google Chrome", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_title": "Net Usage Item", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "options_page": "app.html", "sandbox": { "pages": [ "sandbox.html" ], "content_security_policy": "sandbox allow-scripts" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "http://*/", "https://*/" ]}
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How to download and manually install Net Usage Item extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Net Usage Item extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Net Usage Item 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 Net Usage Item extension file

Select and download the Net Usage Item 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 Net Usage Item 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 Net Usage Item 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 Net Usage Item 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 Net Usage Item extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sammer Enterprises (ID: 000000b89c7cd3bd) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/27/2018 Does not work in in most of the world...

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Mathew Sturre (ID: 0000002812883b0f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/12/2017 The only one thats available for my ISP so I'm glad its great!

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Mikah Freeman (ID: 0000001737f91cac) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/05/2017 I seriously love this extension!! Being from Australia and working from home, I need to be able to monitor my bandwidth usage. You are my hero!!!

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Max Beta (ID: 00000087d9c9fce0) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/16/2017 Was great, but does not work with Telstra Bigpond anymore :(

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D Stewart (ID: 000000a453706391) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/12/2017 Absolutely unusable on Ubuntu Desktop 17.04 with Exetel. Parsing error (52) on every combination tried so far. Attempted to contact dev via forums, zero useful contact or reply.