Redirects the current Salesforce Lightning page to the Classic version (automatically or manually).

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Version
0.0.0.2
Update
May 18, 2022
Size
902KiB
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Users
176
Rating
4.875 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) Extension

This will redirect your current Salesforce Lightning view to the Classic version of what you were viewing. For example, this will pull up your lead/contact/opportunity/dashboard/report etc. in Classic instead of just defaulting to the Classic homepage.

Features:
- Toggle button: after being toggled on, whenever a Salesforce Lightning page is encountered it will automatically be redirected to Salesforce Classic.
- Switch to Classic button: click this button to switch to the Classic version of the current Lightning page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic)", "version": "0.0.0.2", "description": "Redirects the current Salesforce Lightning page to the Classic version (automatically or manually).", "action": { "default_title": "Salesforce Classic View", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ], "icons": { "16": "images/icon16x16.png", "32": "images/icon32x32.png", "48": "images/icon32x32.png", "128": "images/icon128x128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) 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 Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) 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 Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) 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 Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) 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 Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) 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 Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) extension file

Select and download the Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) 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 Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) 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 Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) 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 Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) 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 Salesforce Classic View (Lightning - Classic) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Dante Torres (ID: 000000edba304539) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/29/2022 Bye Bye Lighting !!

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Nick Johnson (ID: 0000004014fb6100) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/07/2022 Why this isn't already a function in SalesForce is beyond me. Very helpful!

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chris higgins (ID: 0000002f8cf4e9d1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/21/2022 11/10 productivity to the moon

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Josh Sipher (ID: 000000c2bfe7f71d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/13/2022 Excellent tool! Saves me time everyday!

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Lauren Smith (ID: 00000030d2adf85a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/03/2022 This extension is amazing, it doesn't just take me to the home page but to what I was looking at in lightning. Thank you!!