Call any phone number straight from where you are on a web page.

Latest Version

Version
2.6.2
Update
December 4, 2024
Size
135KiB
Developer
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
2.92308 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
WebNavigation
Storage
Tabs
ActiveTab
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8x8 Web Dialer Extension

Make calls via 8x8
* Making a call is as simple as clicking a button next to a phone number anywhere you are on a web page

Text anyone via 8x8
* Sending a SMS to an external contact has never been more straightforward as of now

Once installed, the extension will automatically highlight most phone numbers in your web browser as a blue link.

Popup guide:
* You can enable the option to send SMS from the plugins settings
* Click a phone number and you will have the option to either Call or Send a SMS via 8x8
* You will be redirected to 8x8 Work for Desktop app

The 8x8 Web Dialer will save you valuable seconds on each contact you are trying to reach via phone or text message.

It’s a great way to save time every day:
* Call or text almost any phone number in your web browser with one click.
* Save seconds per call and improve your calling accuracy.
* Big spreadsheet of numbers to call? Save it as an HTML file or load it into Google Sheets and use the 'Publish to the web' feature, then open it in your browser to create a clickable dialing directory.
* On web pages that don't support direct number clicking, simply highlight and right-click on phone numbers to call them. This feature also supports 8x8 Contact Center.

If you use the web frequently for research or sales prospecting, this browser extension from 8x8 can save you and your employees hours per year.

REQUIREMENTS
* Windows 8 and newer, MacOS 10.13 and newer
* 8x8 Work for Desktop application https://www.8x8.com/products/apps
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "8x8 Web Dialer", "version": "2.6.2", "description": "Call any phone number straight from where you are on a web page.", "icons": { "16": "assets/images/icon16.png", "48": "assets/images/icon48.png", "128": "assets/images/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_area": "navbar" }, "background": { "service_worker": "scripts/background.js", "type": "module" }, "options_ui": { "page": "scripts/options/options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "webNavigation", "storage", "tabs", "activeTab" ], "host_permissions": [ "", "https://*.8x8.com/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "scripts/main.js" ], "css": [ "scripts/main.css" ], "all_frames": false } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "/assets/svgs/phone.svg", "/assets/svgs/message.svg", "/assets/svgs/8x8LogoRed.svg" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }}
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How to download and manually install 8x8 Web Dialer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install 8x8 Web Dialer 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 8x8 Web Dialer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install 8x8 Web Dialer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download 8x8 Web Dialer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a 8x8 Web Dialer 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 8x8 Web Dialer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the 8x8 Web Dialer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the 8x8 Web Dialer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for 8x8 Web Dialer 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 8x8 Web Dialer 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 8x8 Web Dialer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install 8x8 Web Dialer 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 8x8 Web Dialer extension file

Select and download the 8x8 Web Dialer 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 8x8 Web Dialer 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 8x8 Web Dialer 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 8x8 Web Dialer 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 8x8 Web Dialer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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John Rose (ID: 0000000dda35926d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/27/2021 Works great. Set my extension to only pick up on one webpage I do my work through and now I can click phone numbers to dial through the 8x8 Windows program.

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J (ID: 0000001453714d11) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/01/2021 Doesn't highlight anything and after clicking a number in Chrome, I always get a popup that says "Make Call From" and I have to select 8x8 again...

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Meerab Islam (ID: 000000bf282796ba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/17/2021 The extension will make me stop phone calling from classic hangouts. I like the extension too.

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Bill Clayton (ID: 00000070eebcfd7a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/13/2020 working perfectly until it updated / now doesnt work at all / tried calling twice into customer support, both times they just hung up

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Stephen Hock (ID: 000000f78b57d7ba) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/25/2020 Great App for group meetings with excellent video and audio functions. Great for correspondence during these times of isolation and China Virus issues.