Collect your data, control who has access, and get paid every time you share.

Latest Version

Version
3.8.1
Update
November 7, 2024
Size
32.24MiB
Developer
datacy.com/consumer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
4.42254 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Alarms
Management
System.cpu
System.memory
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datacy Extension

Turn Your Browsing into Earnings with Datacy!
Datacy is a free Chrome extension that lets you monetize your online data easily and ethically. By sharing your anonymized browsing behavior, you help brands understand consumers and shape future innovation while earning!


Why Choose Datacy?
- Earn Seamlessly: Get paid for your online activities without changing your browsing habits.
- Full Control: Decide what data you share and which brands to restrict. Decide when to pause or delete collection anytime.
- Privacy First: Your data is anonymized, aggregated and shared only when matched with a brand community..
- Transparent Tracking: View collected data and earnings directly from your dashboard.


How It Works:
- Install Datacy: Add the extension from the Chrome Web Store and set up your account.
- Browse as Usual: Use Chrome on your desktop to collect as you browse, watch, or shop!
- Get Matched: Datacy matches your anonymized data with brands looking for specific consumer behaviors. The more your activities align with what brands are seeking, the more likely you will be matched.
- Earn: You earn when you’re matched with a brand community. The more communities you're part of, the higher your earning potential!


Key Features:
- Easy setup and free.
- Check your earnings and collection in one integrated dashboard.
- Withdraw your earnings securely through PayPal or Stripe.


For more details, visit our FAQs page at https://datacy.com/consumer/faq.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"Collect your data, control who has access, and get paid every time you share.",
"version":"3.8.1",
"externally_connectable":{"matches":["http://localhost/*",
"https://personal.datacy.com/*"]},
"name":"datacy",
"author":"Datacy, Inc.",
"permissions":["activeTab",
"storage",
"alarms",
"management",
"system.cpu",
"system.memory"],
"host_permissions":["https://personal.datacy.com/",
"http://*/*",
"https://*/*"],
"optional_permissions":["notifications",
"tabs"],
"manifest_version":3,
"action":{"default_icon":{"16":"images/logo.png",
"32":"images/logo.png",
"48":"images/logo.png",
"128":"images/logo.png"}},
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"run_at":"document_idle",
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"js":["general_crawler.js"],
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"js":["shopify_content.js"],
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"run_at":"document_idle",
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How to download and manually install datacy extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install datacy 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 datacy extension file

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

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Mathieu Haas (ID: 000000a81a0e5780) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/03/2023 Honestly best passive income app from your data really awesome 30$/month minimum gg thanks

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Jeanette Ponder (ID: 000000c4cf9c9b29) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/14/2023 The good: this plugin is seamless. You don't even know that it's running. It's also a really nice surprise to see money accumulate. This is a great concept! The bad: There were a lot of problems signing in and actually getting to the dashboard. I ended up figuring it out, but it took me an hour that I would rather not have wasted. The ugly: regrettably, several things were pretty bad. 1) what they don't tell you is that Datacy only pays out in $30 increments, even if you have a decent chunk of change in there. Plus, they won't let you take out more than that $30 chunk for at least 24 hours. Furthermore, it may take up to TEN BUSINESS DAYS to get your payment. Yikes! 2) there's no customer service at all. None. When I tried to email them, the email bounced back. Not the best thing to see when you have questions about your cash. So, don't count those ad revenue chickens before they hatch. All in all, Datacy is a meh experience, but I'll keep letting it run until I get all of my money out.

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Wady BENSALAH (ID: 000000d1f18fec11) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/13/2022 Absolutely love this! I finally have control on the data I share and I'm making money out of it! Very smooth and easy to set up + great UI to analyse my browsing activity