Get the best price on your favorite products with CNET Shopping. When we find deals, we save you an average of $27 per purchase.

Latest Version

Version
14.14
Update
October 15, 2024
Size
2.49MiB
Developer
cnet.com
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.4162 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
WebRequest
Storage
Alarms
Cookies
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CNET Shopping Extension

💸 CNET Shopping scans hundreds of stores while you shop to search for the best price. All in real-time. CNET Shopping works on millions of products. From laptops to legos and handbags to hairdryers.

🏷 We also display coupons for over 25,000+ retailers in the US and Canada.

📩 You’ll get notified as soon as we find a lower price with our price alerts feature.

🔖 Featured in The New York Times, Mashable, USA Today and more!

💰 New: Earn Cashback on eligible purchases!

*Only available in the US.

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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install CNET Shopping extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install CNET Shopping 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 CNET Shopping extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jim Whitney (ID: 00000012acffab25) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/18/2024 Automatic coupons are a great money-saving tool!

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Mark Leas (ID: 000000eaffe75cdc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/07/2024 Helps me find the best price! Allover it helps!

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Bill Fisackerly (ID: 00000004f7d8a182) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/29/2024 I have found this extension to keep me updated on better prices/deals that I would have missed otherwise. Overall, it has been a good experience.

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Elinor Garely (ID: 0000004d838f802e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/24/2024 Always looking for BEST PRICE. On target information is welcome.

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Wallace Kelley (ID: 000000609cbed055) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/19/2024 Yay, saved me lots of money!