The extension is shown on Amazon product pages to help you make the right decision.

Latest Version

Version
0.5.0
Update
September 4, 2022
Size
222KiB
Developer
shopecific.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Amazon Shopping Assistant Extension

****IMPORTANT NOTICE****
Since 0.5.0 - The AmzVar has been rebranded to \"Amazon Shopping Assistant\" (previously it was called \"Price Checker of Amazon Variations\") The new extension does not provide the price list of Amazon Variations, but it allows you to check the price history of most products, prices from different sellers, and alternatives from other websites. We hope it could help you to make the right decision.
BEFORE YOU BUY, LET'S DO SOME RESEARCH...
@shopecific
Sep 3, 2022

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Because Amazon does not allow its API to be used in the Browser Extension, AmzVar no longer works as before. We are looking for new ideas, in the meantime, you might continue to use AmzVar to check the Price History and All Prices of the current product.
@shopecific
Apr 9, 2018
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The amzvar - Before you buy, let's do some research...

Currently works for amazon.com & amazon.ca, i.e., United states & Canada region.

===BELOW DESCRIPTIONS ARE KEPT FOR REFERENCE===

You're buying a swimming jammer. When you land on a jammer product page, it shows the price of $14 - $35, but it doesn't tell the specific price until you select the size and color, and then it takes you a lot of clicks to find out the one that was $14, but actually, it's not the right size for you.

Does this scenario sound familiar? If so, you come to the right place.

The amzVar was born to solve this issue. It pops up when you are viewing products that have variations on Amazon, provides the list of variations (for example, color and size) sorted by price, and saves you a lot of time to find the lowest price.

Since V0.2.0, it also includes price history powered by camelcamelcamel. Note that not all products have a price history available.

Since V0.3.0, it shows product recommendations when the product does not have variation.

The amzVar Chrome Extension's key features include:

- List variation sorted by price
- Filter variation by size
- Add to cart button to get a special price (*not* include shipping and tax, so please double check before checkout)
- Provide the link to see all offers to compare the price with shipping and tax

Stay in touch:
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shopecific
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopecific

Change logs:
**Version 0.4.0 (3/26/2018)**
1. Rename to Price Checker instead of Price Viewer.
2. AMAZON.CA IS SUPPORTED!!!
3. Added rate us icon - please rate us 5 stars if you like amzVar!
3. Style fixes

**Version 0.3.4 (3/19/2018)**
Minor fixes of Toggle icons.
**Version 0.3.3 (2/23/2018)**
Fixed draggable open/close icon. It now needs to *press the \"Shift\" key* to drag, so it will not mess up when you click.
**Version 0.3.0 (2/11/2018)**
This is a major update!!!
1. The trigger icon (orange arrow icon) is draggable. In case it blocks something, you can move it down or up. :-)
2. On the non-variation product page, we show recommendations now.
3. A lot of optimizations.
**Version 0.2.7 (2/7/2018) **
Show landing on other pages to be consistent
Align checkbox with text
Reduce delay to auto popover to be 0.5 sec
**Version 0.2.5 (1/1/2018) **
No kidding! It's 2018. Happy new year!
**Version 0.2.2 (11/23/2017)**
Fixed auto pop checkbox style in Windows.
**Version 0.2.2 (11/23/2017)**
Fixed empty box shown on old Chrome browser. - Happy Thanksgiving from AmzVar!
**Version 0.2.2 (11/22/2017)**
Do auto pop again and add a 1-sec delay - always you can disable it if you don't like it.
Update name to be the first Cap to all.
**Version 0.2.0 (11/16/2017)**
Added price history powered by camel3
Use Jackets as an example since the weather is getting cold. :-)
Turned off auto popover by default

**Version 0.1.9 (11/14/2017)**
Fixed amzTag to show landing page

**Version 0.1.8 (11/7/2017) **
Small fixes - It has been a year - new feature coming soon.

**Version 0.1.7 (11/29/2016) **
Move the auto-open option to the bottom
Fixed auto open settings bug

**Version 0.1.5 (11/19/2016) **
By default, auto displays the sidebar, and you can change behavior via settings.
Fallback to search in the case there are no recommendations found.
Shorten footer bar

**Version 0.1.3 (11/15/2016)**
Internal AID updated

**Version 0.1.2 (11/14/2016)**
Improve performance to display 'view example' popup

**Version 0.1.1**
Show a different popup when the user is already on the Amazon website

**Version 0.1.0**
Improve performance
Add an example link on the popup window

**Version 0.0.9**
A bug fix - no more empty pop-ups on some product pages.

**Version 0.0.8 (11/6/2016) **
Initial public version

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Amazon Shopping Assistant", "short_name": "amzvar", "version": "0.5.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "The extension is shown on Amazon product pages to help you make the right decision.", "homepage_url": "https://shopecific.com/amzvar.html", "icons": { "16": "icons/amz2_logo_16.png", "48": "icons/amz2_logo_48.png", "128": "icons/amz2_logo_128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "background": { "scripts": ["src/bg/background.js"] }, "permissions": ["storage"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.amazon.com/*", "https://*.amazon.ca/*"], "js": [ "js/jquery/jquery.min.js", "js/jquery/jquery-ui.min.js", "src/inject/inject.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "web_accessible_resources": ["src/inject/inject.css", "icons/*"], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/amz2_logo_48.png", "default_popup": "src/options_custom/popup.html" }, "options_page": "src/options_custom/options.html"}
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How to download and manually install Amazon Shopping Assistant extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Amazon Shopping Assistant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Amazon Shopping Assistant 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 Amazon Shopping Assistant extension file

Select and download the Amazon Shopping Assistant 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 Amazon Shopping Assistant 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 Amazon Shopping Assistant 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 Amazon Shopping Assistant 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 Amazon Shopping Assistant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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aGlobetrOtterEric (ID: 00000024bd8b4461) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/12/2023 does not wort to show price of variatons like it said it would

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Chris Liu (ID: 000000939b3aea91) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/29/2023 What is the point of allowing this to remain in the Google Webstore when it obviously no longer works due to Amazon's API limitations?

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Nave Flow (ID: 0000000030c4c456) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/29/2021 "AmzVar no longer works as before" Ok. But it's a major feature so it's like it doesn't work at all.

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Shawna Swisher (ID: 0000005333f40bcd) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/13/2020 I want to love this app, I use it frequently... But I feel like every time I download it I only get a month or so for it to work, and then have to delete and download again. The concept is great, LOVE when it works as it saves me time and money frequently... Just wish it would continue to work.

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J L (ID: 000000faf06f91bb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/13/2020 No longer working or supported as of 2018