Bitcoin ticker with color badge updates and price change information.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.3
Update
September 4, 2014
Size
109KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Http://api.bitcoincharts.com/
Https://api.coindesk.com/
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Bit Itch Extension

Bit Itch lets you monitor average Bitcoin exchange prices with just the corner of your eye. The color coded badge updates in real-time letting you know how BTC is doing without even opening the application! The application lists the current average of all exchanges over the last day, week, and month. The colors notify you how the current price compares to these historical averages!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Bit Itch", "description": "Bitcoin ticker with color badge updates and price change information.", "version": "1.3.3", "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "bitcoin128.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "http://api.bitcoincharts.com/", "https://api.coindesk.com/" ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Bit Itch extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Bit Itch 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 Bit Itch extension file

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

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User reviews

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Erin Evke Chapkin (ID: 000000379cb08631) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2014 This app is incredibly useful and convenient. I can easily glance at the icon and see the average rates of Bitcoin, which saves a lot of time.

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Jason Chang (ID: 000000387e39b063) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2014 This is the coolest extension I have. I always find myself checking the bitcoin prices manually and this makes it so much easier. The time intervals and additional features are a great addition as well. I can't wait for all the upcoming updates coming to this extension.

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Tom Yang (ID: 0000006f5c9d606c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2014 WOW. I just played mad hours of league of legends. THEN I wanted to view my bitcoin prices ya HEARD. THIS APP Did IT. IT'S AMAZING it saves me so much time and effort. Now I'm Diamond One!

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Brian Le (ID: 00000077219aa20c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/05/2014 This is the best price ticker extension for Bitcoin, since it displays the information in a clean and clever manner. The bars indicate the bitcoin price for increasing time periods, left to right. I trade bitcoins frequently, so this is a nice little reminder to have.