Change the way you experience Gaia.

Latest Version

Version
2016.1.2
Update
August 10, 2016
Size
165KiB
Developer
bettergaia.com
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
3.95172 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
*://*.gaiaonline.com/*
*://*.bettergaia.com/*
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BetterGaia Extension

► What if a better Gaia existed?
Introducing BetterGaia, the only extension that changes the way you experience Gaia Online. Now powered by the extension framework for a better Gaia.

BetterGaia changes the way you work with Gaia Online, since August 2008. You can now chat, shop, and interact better than before with BetterGaia with improved site navigation, design, and more. Learn more about BetterGaia's features at [http://bettergaia.com/].

Did you know? BetterGaia has used your suggestions!
Some features created by your suggestions:
[✓] Redesigned Gaia and Forums
[✓] Headers, Backgrounds, Logos and Nav themes (Including your own)
[✓] Post Formatting
[✓] Shortcuts

► QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND BUG REPORTS
If you have any problems or suggestions, post in our thread at Gaia [http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/gaia-guides-and-resources/t.96293729/].

► LEGAL
BetterGaia is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gaia Interactive, Inc. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

© BetterGaia.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.gaiaonline.com/*"], "exclude_globs": [ "*://*.gaiaonline.com/profiles/*/*/", "*://*.gaiaonline.com/launch/*", "*://*.gaiaonline.com/tank/*"], "js": ["assets/vendor.js", "assets/bridge.js", "assets/extensions.js", "assets/core.js"], "run_at": "document_start" }], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "description": "Change the way you experience Gaia.", "homepage_url": "http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lmgjagdflhhfjflolfalapokbplfldna", "icons": { "128": "assets/logo.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "minimum_chrome_version": "49", "name": "BetterGaia", "options_page": "assets/options.html", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "*://*.gaiaonline.com/*", "*://*.bettergaia.com/*" ], "version": "2016.1.2", "web_accessible_resources": [ "assets/logo.png", "extensions/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install BetterGaia extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install BetterGaia 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 BetterGaia extension file

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

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User reviews

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CrimsonCrowess (ID: 000000a90c50d8e9) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/10/2020 it does what I need it to do...for the most part. really disappointed that it's not more like the Firefox version, though. that one will list all marketplace options right from the drop down on the header rather than making me go to the marketplace to find these things. it will also tell me which items I own and which items are on my wishlist right from marketplace search results.

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Danielle Andrews (ID: 000000405c587ded) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/14/2019 This really made coding posts so much easier to do. Yes the announcement thing has gone wonky, but that's easily disabled if it gets irritating.

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kc showers (ID: 000000fdd1075d13) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/14/2018 I love this extension but would love a post update!

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Dei Dei D (ID: 0000000b443b4cd0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/18/2018 I love this extension.

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Shi x (ID: 0000001c774a4041) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/30/2018 I LOVE this extension but PLEASE UPDATE IT!!!