This extension allows you to choose web application titlebar color.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
May 23, 2024
Size
139KiB
Developer
Category
Users
947
Rating
4.69565 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Offscreen
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ColorfulPWA Extension

This extension allows you to choose web application titlebar color.

***This extension requires that you create shortcut as an app (in single window) for the website you are intending to change the color.***
See https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/3060053?hl=en for more details.

It is especially useful web the web developper did not specified the color for his website and when the color inferred by Chrome is ugly.

You can also use it to easily distinguish windows when you have lots of them opened or when you want to quickly discriminate the current environment (DEV, TEST or PRODUCTION) you are working on.

No data is sent to a webserver, all informations are stored locally on your device.

It is licensed under AGPL-3.0. More details and source code are available on extension's page on GitHub.

For support please open a bug on GitHub.

Release Notes:
v1.0.1 - Migrated to Chrome Manifest v3.
v1.0.0 - Initial release.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "ColorfulPWA", "description": "This extension allows you to choose web application titlebar color.", "version": "1.0.1", "author": "antoinel12", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/antoinel12/ColorfulPWA", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "offscreen" ], "background": { "service_worker": "js/eventPage.js", "type": "module" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "js/contentScript.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" }]}
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How to download and manually install ColorfulPWA extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ColorfulPWA 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 ColorfulPWA extension file

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

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User reviews

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Vincent Rémond (ID: 00000014b075c5f5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/28/2023 Thanks ! I used to do this using a UserScript but it is a pain to maintain...

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Jon Mc (ID: 00000045239089d8) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/27/2023 I wish it would also allow you to change the background color of the calendar sidebar

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Borut Kovačec (ID: 00000030f777796a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/21/2023 I had an issue with Gmail app since the title bar was light color and so ugly since I am using dark theme for Gmail PWA. Thanks to this app I could set it to pure black and now it's perfect!

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Niño Piamonte (ID: 000000082db66496) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/13/2023 Worked perfectly!

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Seos (ID: 0000005770316034) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/18/2023 Awesome!