Get a sustainability grade calculated for visited websites, and see estimations of the amount of energy & CO2 produced on page load.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.3.9
Update
March 15, 2024
Size
118KiB
Developer
globemallow.io
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
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Globemallow Extension

Globemallow was created to help designers and developers build websites using more sustainable development practices.

Everybody can make a change that affects energy consumption of the internet. Follow internet design best practices, and try to push for your organization to standardize on them.

Help Fight Climate Change:
* Become more aware of your internet browsing
* Discover how pages you browse can be optimized from a sustainable development stand point.

What our reports show:
* Try to only use external font libraries when absolutely necessary
* Ensure images are being lazy-loaded on your site
* Try reducing image byte size when possible, or reduce the amount of images altogether
* Amount of cookies implemented on a page
* The list goes on....

Sustainability Grade:
* Globemallow uses the US Academic Grading System.
** A+ for a good sustainability website, F for websites that could use a little work

Built on Open Source:
Energy consumption estimations are supplied by The Shift Project: https://github.com/carbonalyser/Carbonalyser

Privacy Policy:

* None of your data is collected: browsing data is analyzed directly on the user's device and is not sent or processed anywhere else, or in any way.

* We use Chrome APIs to view network statistics to calculate your score.

* https://globemallow.io/#privacy


Other Organizations doing some great things in this space you should check out:

* https://ecograder.com/

* https://www.websitecarbon.com/

* https://www.thegreenwebfoundation.org/

Contact Us:
* Send any feedback, or ask questions using the email address under \"Contact the Developer\" link.


Donate :
* If you are interested in helping this to become my fulltime gig then feel free to donate at https://ko-fi.com/globemallow - thanks. I hope you like it!


Known Issues:
* This extension may not work with security extensions installed. If report remains blank except for Green Hosting- it means a security extension is restricting Globemallow's algorithms.

Keep checking back in for continuous updates.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Globemallow", "description": "Get a sustainability grade calculated for visited websites, and see estimations of the amount of energy & CO2 produced on page load.", "version": "0.0.3.9", "manifest_version": 3, "options_page": "options.html", "action":{ "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "/images/16x16.png", "32": "/images/32x32.png", "48": "/images/48x48.png", "128": "/images/128x128.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*/*" ], "js": [ "performance.js", "Chart.js" ] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js"}, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab"], "host_permissions": [ "https://admin.thegreenwebfoundation.org/*" ],"icons": { "16": "/images/16x16.png", "32": "/images/32x32.png", "48": "/images/48x48.png", "128": "/images/128x128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Globemallow extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Globemallow 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 Globemallow extension file

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

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User reviews

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Andy Martin (ID: 00000050b45a844e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/30/2022 This is a great extension that adds value in decision making while browsing. I love having something simple and omnipresent with important information to consider when choosing between similar sites and tools online. Cheers to the developer

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Bobby Smollack (ID: 0000001c553be728) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/28/2022 When it comes to thinking sustainably, Globemallow has been an absolute blessing. It helps me realize the little things that I can do to reduce my carbon footprint. I like the quick and easy to understand sustainability grade along with suggestions to improve my grade. Highly recommended extension for anyone looking to be more conscious about their daily footprint!

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Brenda Klee (ID: 00000053515069fa) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/27/2022 I really appreciate this extension for helping me be aware of my browsing choices. It is easy to use and so helpful to learn about the companies and websites I choose to give my business to. I love that there are recommendations to the web owners for how to make their site more sustainable. Thank-you for your thoughtful design of this extension!

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Sarah Abbott (ID: 0000008fea0cbbea) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/24/2022 I had never thought about the carbon footprint of the internet before I got this extension. Helped me become more aware! Thanks for making it.

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Gerrit Schuster (ID: 000000c7c0b76032) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2022 As a sustainable webdesigner this is the extension I choose. Great algorithm for calculating the grade: Not just page-weight like the other extensions but also Javascript usage and many more. Just awesome!