Powerful override for New Tab redefining it with new features and functionality

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Version
2.5.1
Update
January 11, 2022
Size
931KiB
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Users
27
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
Alarms
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Spark Dashboard Extension

Spark Dashboard replaces your New Tab page with a dashboard that allows you to access notes, to-do's, alarms, frequent sites, and much more.

100% free for everyone.

Why choose Spark?
● Free!! You don't have to pay for anything.
● Advanced features like alarms, site blocking, and tab groups.
● Looks amazing, you don't have to give up aesthetics for all the functionality

Features:
● Notes to scribble down, and quickly access information
● To-do list so you can keep track of your tasks, all on your New Tab
● Alarms. Need to remember something in 30 minutes? We got you.
● Saves across multiple devices, notes, settings, to-do's, tab groups, etc.
● Quick links! Show your most visited sites, or choose sites yourself
● Focus mode which allows you to block sites on your block list when enabled
● Tab groups to group your tabs and open them all in one click!
● Toggle everything! If you don't like it, you can just remove it.
● Quickly access the chrome apps with just one click.
● Color themes, if you don't like the colors there are 4 other options!


Enjoy saving tremendous amounts of time by having all your apps centralized through the New Tab page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Spark Dashboard", "description": "Powerful override for New Tab redefining it with new features and functionality", "version": "2.5.1", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": ["storage", "tabs", "alarms", "notifications", "topSites"], "icons": { "16": "logo16.png", "48": "logo48.png", "128": "logo128.png", "192": "logo192.png", "512": "logo512.png" }, "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Spark Dashboard extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Spark Dashboard extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Spark Dashboard 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 Spark Dashboard extension file

Select and download the Spark Dashboard 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 Spark Dashboard 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 Spark Dashboard 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 Spark Dashboard 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 Spark Dashboard extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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William Molines (ID: 000000858bf0ae4a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/03/2023 Flot :)

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Elliot Mandrup (ID: 0000000f206536b9) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/12/2022 it would be 5 star but the owner is a linux user

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Autistic Morton (ID: 0000005e2e7cfc5b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/08/2021 Very handy when doing schoolwork, looks amazing and loads incredibly fast!! 5 stars