Measure your Internet connection using M-Lab's Open Internet Measurement tools.

Latest Version

Version
0.21
Update
June 6, 2023
Size
16.63MiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.76923 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
Alarms
Background
UnlimitedStorage
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M-Lab Measure Extension

The Measure app provides an easy to use test to measure the performance and health of any Internet connection. Use it to easily track the performance of the Internet connections you use over time. Conduct your own research on Internet connections worldwide.

Features include running a test on demand, scheduling tests to run regularly, annotation of your test results, and CSV export of all test data.

The Measure App uses a test called the Network Diagnostic Tool (NDT), which is developed and maintained by Internet 2 and hosted by Measurement Lab (M-Lab). It is a sophisticated speed and diagnostic test suitable for both the novice and the network researcher. For more information on NDT and other M-Lab tests, please visit http://www.measurementlab.net/tools/ndt.

For help using the Measure App, please visit the wiki: https://github.com/m-lab/measure-app/wiki/Documentation
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install M-Lab Measure extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download M-Lab Measure extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a M-Lab Measure 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 M-Lab Measure Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install M-Lab Measure 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 M-Lab Measure extension file

Select and download the M-Lab Measure 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 M-Lab Measure 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 M-Lab Measure 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 M-Lab Measure 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 M-Lab Measure extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Pulatjan Tajibayev (ID: 000000391830eace) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/20/2022 ok

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jdd 2000 (ID: 00000065fe141651) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/24/2021 A extensão funciona bem atende a monitoração da conexão, mas dei nota 3 porque vive travando o Chrome.

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Alex Sherbuck (ID: 000000854f885017) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/09/2020 Great Job

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Guilherme Rhoden (ID: 00000016ef42a712) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2018 Ótima extensão para testes de última milha. Agora com servidor localizado no Brasil.

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Björn Boening (ID: 0000000b3f88aeab) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/06/2017 Really useful tool to track your connection performance automatically over time. Thank you M-Lab community!