An extension that makes it easier to insert emojis on the web
Emoji Inserter Extension
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Finding the right emoji to express how you're feeling is exciting, expressive, and on the open web, difficult. If you find yourself Googling the names of your favorite emoji, only to copy paste them where you want them to be, you're in the right place.
Emoji Inserter lets you quickly insert emoji while on the web using lightning fast search and easy to use keyboard shortcuts to let you find, copy, and paste any emoji faster and more easily than ever before.
To get started (and become a power user - all in one go):
1. Use the keyboard shortcut to open the extension. Note: You can check or change the shortcut at chrome://extensions/shortcuts
2. Start typing the name of the emoji you want.
3. Use the up and down arrows to select the emoji you want.
4. When you find it, press enter!
5. That's it, it's copied to your clipboard. Paste wherever you want and your emoji will be inserted 😊
Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"An extension that makes it easier to insert emojis on the web",
"version":"0.0.3",
"name":"Emoji Inserter",
"manifest_version":2,
"options_page":"options.html",
"background":{"page":"background.html"},
"browser_action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":"icon-34.png"},
"icons":{"128":"icon-128.png"},
"content_security_policy":"script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'",
"permissions":["background",
"clipboardWrite"],
"web_accessible_resources":["resources/*"],
"commands":{"_execute_browser_action":{"suggested_key":{"windows":"Ctrl+Shift+E",
"mac":"Command+Shift+E",
"chromeos":"Ctrl+Shift+E",
"linux":"Ctrl+Shift+E"}}}}
How to download and manually install Emoji Inserter extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Emoji Inserter 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 Emoji Inserter extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Emoji Inserter extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Emoji Inserter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Emoji Inserter 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 Emoji Inserter Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Emoji Inserter extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Emoji Inserter extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Emoji Inserter 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 Emoji Inserter 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 Emoji Inserter extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Emoji Inserter 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 Emoji Inserter extension file
Select and download the Emoji Inserter 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 Emoji Inserter 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 Emoji Inserter 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 Emoji Inserter 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 Emoji Inserter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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Alyse Gellis (ID: 00000046c77f0f66) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/20/2021