Browse Stack Overflow questions easily

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
July 15, 2015
Size
468KiB
Developer
Category
Users
49
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Https://api.stackexchange.com/
See more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Stack Overflow extension", "description": "Browse Stack Overflow questions easily", "version": "1.0.1","icons": { "48": "icon48.png","128": "icon128.png"}, "background": { },"browser_action": { "name": "Stack Overflow extension", "default_icon": "icon48.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" },"content_security_policy" : "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'","permissions": [ "https://api.stackexchange.com/" ], "manifest_version": 2}
Read more

How to download and manually install Stack Overflow extension extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Stack Overflow extension 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 Stack Overflow extension extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

SidebarOverflow Extension · Productivity 49 17 ★ 5.29KiB

icon

StackOverflow Inbox Notifications Extension · Productivity 49 3 ★ 74.77KiB

icon

Swindle Extension · Developer Tools 49 1 ★ 19.57MiB

icon

gist.io Extension · Social & Communication 49 1 ★ 13.68KiB

icon

OpenLink YouID Extension · Social & Communication 49 0 ★ 2.26MiB

icon

Programming to Googling StackOverflow Extension · Fun 49 5 ★ 4.78KiB

icon

StackIt Extension · Productivity 49 5 ★ 33.43KiB

icon

Upvote First for StackOverflow Extension · Developer Tools 49 5 ★ 112KiB

icon

StackOverflow Answer Extension · Productivity 49 2 ★ 2.08MiB

icon

Hacker News Sorter Extension · News & Weather 49 5 ★ 39.88KiB

icon

arXiv2git Extension · Productivity 49 2 ★ 51.71KiB

icon

Toggle Stackoverflow sidebar Extension · Productivity 49 8 ★ 107KiB

icon

Stack Overflow Unofficial Patch Extension · Productivity 49 0 ★ 51.28KiB

icon

PyQuickie Extension · Productivity 49 4 ★ 646KiB

icon

stackoverflow simplified Extension · Productivity 49 3 ★ 11.58KiB

icon

Minimal Stack Overflow Extension · Developer Tools 49 2 ★ 69.99KiB

icon

Sh!t programmers Say Extension · Fun 49 8 ★ 166KiB

icon

Stack Copy Button Extension · Productivity 49 10 ★ 40.45KiB

icon

gist-more-url Extension · Developer Tools 49 1 ★ 61.76KiB

icon

Github Annotator Extension · Developer Tools 49 2 ★ 81.68KiB

icon

Open in StackBlitz Extension · Developer Tools 49 0 ★ 21.46KiB

icon

OctoEdit Extension · Developer Tools 49 0 ★ 1.16MiB

icon

StackOverflow focus Extension · Developer Tools 49 18 ★ 293KiB

icon

Atma.js DevTool Extension · Developer Tools 49 0 ★ 201KiB