Reminds you to claim the daily or weekly free games from Epic Games Store.
Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder Extension
- Clicking the extension displays the current free games available
- Automatically notifies you when new games are released via Chrome Notifications
- Clicking on the notification will create new tabs of the new free games' store pages
- This extension will have a green badge with the word \"FREE\" when new free games are available
=== For a better experience ===
- Pin this extension to easily see the green badge reminder
=== How it works ===
This extension calls the official free games listing API from Epic Games Store at \"https://store-site-backend-static-ipv4.ak.epicgames.com/freeGamesPromotions\". It returns JSON data with current and future free games information such as the store URL, images and titles.
=== Privacy ===
Your data is not collected.
=== Suggestions ===
Feel free to email me to suggest new features.
=== Update log ===
v1.0.8 Fixed promotion start and end date issues (hopefully)
v1.0.7 Fixed free games promotion end date display issue
v1.0.6 Fixed API parsing issue
v1.0.5 Fixed bundles not showing up as free games
v1.0.4 Fixed correctly showing badge text if the user restarts browser without clicking on this extension
v1.0.3 Changed game images to lower quality and resolution to reduce load times
v1.0.2 Fixed showing a game that's discounted but not free
v1.0.1 Added missing icon
v1.0.0 Initial release
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder 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 Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder 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 Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder 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 Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder 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 Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder 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 Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder extension file
Select and download the Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder 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 Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder 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 Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder 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 Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder 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 Epic Games Store - Free Games Reminder extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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