A very minimal New Tab extension for Google Chrome.

Latest Version

Version
0.76
Update
August 16, 2017
Size
2.5MiB
Developer
dougbeney.com
Category
Users
59
Rating
4.71429 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement Extension

Popsicle gives you a minimal new tab page, with new, inspiring quotes every time you open a new tab.

In the settings page, you can fully customize this plugin. Choose from 35 different quote categories, completely tweak the color scheme, and add a background image.

Github Source: https://github.com/DougBeney/Popsicle-Google-Chrome-Extension
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement","description": "A very minimal New Tab extension for Google Chrome.","version": "0.76","options_page": "settings.html","author": "Doug Beney","icons": {"16": "/static/icon/icon16.png","48": "/static/icon/icon48.png","128": "/static/icon/icon128.png"},"browser_action": {"default_icon": "/static/icon/icon.png","default_popup": "popup.html"},"incognito": "split","chrome_url_overrides": {"newtab": "index.html"},"permissions": [ "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement 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 Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement 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 Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement 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 Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement 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 Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement 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 Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement extension file

Select and download the Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement 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 Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement 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 Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement 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 Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement 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 Popsicle: A Minimalist New Tab Replacement extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Wesley Bliss (ID: 00000098dfdf7b49) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/07/2023 Minimal & fast to load, but a lot of the quotes shown are very politically left leaning - would be better if everything was just neutral

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Mike Ester (ID: 00000029d8a44ca9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/01/2017 This is my favorite New Tab Page extension. Less is more.

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No Name (ID: 0000008205b00deb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2017 Love it! Looks and feels great - very simple and clean interface.

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John Husband (ID: 000000b0cd7350ce) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2017 Great extention and very easy to customise

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a (ID: 0000009eade7d2f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2017 Awesome app, discovered via /r/chromeOS. It's simple, makes my new tab screen clean and relevant to me. Has awesome customization settings, and generally has a cool name & logo. Great work!