WhiteBox - A simple, clean and discrete chatting platform

Latest Version

Version
2.0.44
Update
May 11, 2023
Size
1.61MiB
Developer
whiteboxchat.com
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.78977 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
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WhiteBox Extension

WhiteBox enables you to chat with your friends effortlessly and discretely.

Web Version: whiteboxchat.com

WhiteBox features:
- Send messages to friends or groups instantly
- Play clasic games like tetris and 2048 and compete with friends on a leaderboard!
- Challenge your friends to a game of chess or mega tic tac toe in just a few clicks!
- Enable transparent mode for when you don't want others to see you chatting
- Light, dark and custom themes to personalize your experience
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "WhiteBox","version": "2.0.44","author": "Joshua Bird","icons": { "16": "icons/16x16.png", "48": "icons/48x48.png", "128": "icons/128x128.png" },"browser_action": {"default_popup": "main.html","default_icon": "chat-icon.png","default_title": "WhiteBox"},"permissions": ["storage","activeTab"],"optional_permissions": ["https://www.jblrd.com/"],"background": { "scripts": [ "vendors/sse.js", "background.js" ]},"description": "WhiteBox - A simple, clean and discrete chatting platform"}
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How to download and manually install WhiteBox extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WhiteBox 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 WhiteBox extension file

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

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User reviews

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Lottie Schifferli (ID: 000000375521f64e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/02/2023 This is a great extension and it is great to text my friends in class but it would be better if it had a few more multiplayer games.

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Declan (ID: 00000074a7b90911) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/18/2023 I love this bc i can use this during class to talk to my friends. 100 out of 2

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lenijie (ID: 0000007075650f70) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/28/2023 very incredible. needs more games but other than that just the best thing ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😛😛😛😗😗😗🙂🙂🙂

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Belligerent Frog (ID: 00000056923faa75) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/18/2023 It's nice to have something more subtle to do while a teacher lectures the class about something we could either google or just find in the OneNote. Also lets me talk to my mates with having to use our emails which is great.

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Miranda Misra (ID: 000000ef9390ad0a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/05/2023 Makes life so much easier to text friends in class as well as games working well and helps me pass time in class