An extension that lets you test your words per minute (WPM), right in your browser!

Latest Version

Version
1.4.5
Update
February 26, 2024
Size
20.54KiB
Developer
Category
Users
714
Rating
4.375 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Type Tester Extension

Type Tester is an extension that tests your words per minute (WPM) in a small pop up! Whenever you want to type a quote, just click the extension icon, which opens up a box for you to type a provided quote. To the right, you can see a timer and a WPM counter. After completing a quote, a box will show up, telling you your WPM, and the author of the quote.

If you have any suggestions, comments, or feedback, please contact me at @koyuul on Twitter, or Instagram!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Type Tester", "version": "1.4.5", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "An extension that lets you test your words per minute (WPM), right in your browser!", "author": "@koyuul on Twitter, Instagram", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["script.js"] } ], "action":{ "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "Type Tester", "default_icon": "128.png" }, "icons": { "128": "128.png" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "options_ui": { "page": "settings.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Type Tester extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Type Tester 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 Type Tester extension file

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

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User reviews

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Eric Zhuang (ID: 00000095f700a594) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/25/2021 The ' is wrong in the thing but it together is very good as it is a simple and fun thing to do when you're bored.

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orbein (ID: 000000f9ee501bfc) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 07/11/2021 Forces you to type at 100% accuracy. Has a bug where this ---> ' is wrong in text where it appears, and sometimes it doesn't pass. Typeracer is alot better.

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Jaidon Lin (ID: 0000004af8ecb11a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/20/2020 Amazing been looking for this type of pop-up typing test

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Jacobo Lopez (Maxone5) (ID: 00000012fde094de) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/23/2020 I've tried some other typing stuff and they honestly all suck. This one is simple, just what I need, and just perfect.

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Fort Mc Hopper (ID: 000000f283b89768) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/04/2020 its a pretty good app. Most typing websites can be quite laggy because of the ads