This extension allows you to share the current page you are viewing with your WhatsApp contacts.

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Version
1.0
Update
January 13, 2019
Size
17.15KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
3.53333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Share to WhatsApp Extension

If you want to quickly share the link to the page you are viewing in chrome, click on this extension and it will use WhatsApp's Web app to share with your contacts. This extension requires you to pair your chrome browser with WhatsApps Web App. This extension does not ask, store, or use any information. It activates WhatsApp's Web App.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Share to WhatsApp", "version": "1.0", "description": "This extension allows you to share the current page you are viewing with your WhatsApp contacts.", "permissions": ["tabs"], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/gs_16.png", "32": "images/gs_32.png", "48": "images/gs_48.png", "128": "images/gs_128.png", "256": "images/gs_256.png" }, "default_title": "Share to WhatsApp", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "popup.html"], "icons": { "16": "images/gs_16.png", "32": "images/gs_32.png", "48": "images/gs_48.png", "128": "images/gs_128.png", "256": "images/gs_256.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Share to WhatsApp extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Share to WhatsApp extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Share to WhatsApp 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 Share to WhatsApp extension file

Select and download the Share to WhatsApp 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 Share to WhatsApp 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 Share to WhatsApp 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 Share to WhatsApp 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 Share to WhatsApp extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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- Slinger - (ID: 0000008d598e3293) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/31/2022 1-click way to share urls. Personally I'm ok with just copy/pasting the url so not very useful to me, but it works just fine. EDIT: for some reason I can't paste into WhatsApp Web anymore so this extension has become very useful now. I do wish it would share in the currently open session of WhatsApp (or at least open a new tab i.s.o. a new window). Having the option for a context menu item would also be appreciated.

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Shmuel (ID: 000000d3521b8804) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/04/2021 Not even responding

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Misha _Jem (ID: 000000ba08c3ceb2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/05/2020 when I clicked on it, it did not show the screen.

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Mike (Mike) (ID: 0000000bbf8be236) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/01/2020 For a simply way to share a webpage it's great. But you can't share a photo, even as a direct link. Maybe in the near future?

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CARLOS ALBERTO Souza (ID: 0000001bbe63c21d) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/03/2020 bom