A Chrome extension which can perform per-tab/per-origin/per-path zooming

Latest Version

Version
1.0.17
Update
July 12, 2016
Size
306KiB
Developer
wtoolkit.com
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
3.67797 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Storage
Tabs
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W Zoom Extension

- This extension zoom a page without modifying the content of the page.

- In the options page, you can set the default zooming mode and zooming method.

- In the \"per-path\" options page, you can define per-path zoom factor. For example, all pages under http://www.wtoolkit.com/projects/wzoom/ will be zoomed to 130%, and all pages under http://www.wtoolkit.com/projects/wdict/ will be zoomed to 145%.

- In the \"advanced\" options page, you can disable the \"mousewheel + ctrl key\" zooming operation.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "W Zoom", "description": "A Chrome extension which can perform per-tab/per-origin/per-path zooming", "version": "1.0.17", "icons": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "18": "img/icon18.png", "19": "img/icon19.png", "48": "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "18": "img/icon18.png", "19": "img/icon19.png", "48": "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "default_title": "wZoom", "default_popup": "source/popup/popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "third-party/jquery/jquery.min.js", "source/content-script/content-script.min.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "source/content-script/disable-mousewheel-zoom.min.js" ], "options_ui": { "page": "source/options/options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "background": { "scripts": [ "source/background.min.js" ], "persistent": true }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "storage", "tabs" ], "incognito": "split"}
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How to download and manually install W Zoom extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install W Zoom 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 W Zoom extension file

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

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User reviews

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Joseph C (ID: 000000017a3abc0f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/15/2023 The only bad part about this extension is that it doesn't allow you to set a default zoom for all websites. I use 90% font size in Chrome, this extension forces 100% font size unless I manually change every single website. I'm not sure why there's no way to put in a default zoom value. I even tried to alter the code myself but was unsuccessful. To the creator of this, PLEASE make the default zoom value be either the setting in Chrome, or able to be set!!

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Tycho Tetra (ID: 000000dccc9e76b6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/07/2023 This extension's website is no longer functional and redirects to some adware website.

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Bree Vwhyman (ID: 0000008647febb7f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/11/2022 Sir / Madam when i exit the web browser all the settings i made with your extension are lost is there any way around that or another extension i can LOAD that will keep your extension settings ? Opera ver 89

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Godgrabben (ID: 000000ed63d91e6a) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/08/2022 Works as advertised, but it opens a new tab with an ad everytime you start chrome for the first time after a reboot.

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Brian M (ID: 0000001648f58d36) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/03/2022 First of all, scammy behavior when you install it. The first time I installed it I was inundated with "mandatory" installations of more extensions. The second time I installed it (to write this) it opened up a bunch of websites using referral urls. Scammy. Secondly, it didn't even work as expected. I set a zoom level under "path" and that page still opened at the default 100%.