Instantly see the balance of a Bitcoin address mentioned on any web page.

Latest Version

Version
0.5
Update
December 14, 2017
Size
14.81KiB
Developer
www.squobble.com
Category
Users
160
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://blockchain.info/
Https://blockexplorer.com/
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Bitcoin Sneak Peek Extension

This extension adds a small icon to the right of each Bitcoin address on every web site. Clicking it shows you the current balance of the address and the total received coins.

Data is pulled from Blockchain.info (or from blockexplorer.com, if Blockchain is down).

Source code: https://github.com/steven2358/BitcoinSneakPeek

Changelog: https://github.com/steven2358/BitcoinSneakPeek/commits/master

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Bitcoin Sneak Peek","version": "0.5","description": "Instantly see the balance of a Bitcoin address mentioned on any web page.","permissions": ["https://blockchain.info/","https://blockexplorer.com/"],"web_accessible_resources": ["i/bitcoinsneakpeak32.png"],"icons": {"128": "i/logo128x128.png","48": "i/logo48x48.png"},"content_scripts": [{"matches": [""],"js": ["content_script.js"],"run_at": "document_end"}]}
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How to download and manually install Bitcoin Sneak Peek extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Bitcoin Sneak Peek extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Bitcoin Sneak Peek 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 Bitcoin Sneak Peek Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Bitcoin Sneak Peek 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 Bitcoin Sneak Peek extension file

Select and download the Bitcoin Sneak Peek 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 Bitcoin Sneak Peek 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 Bitcoin Sneak Peek 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 Bitcoin Sneak Peek 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 Bitcoin Sneak Peek extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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AP-Ahmet (ID: 0000000345eb4c87) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/26/2020 Hi great extension, getting cors error. with a local file, and not working at all on other websites, got blocked by cloudfare? and blockexplorer not working .

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Erika Jin (ID: 000000104ba64299) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/11/2018 따로 검색 할 필요없이 클릭 한번으로 정보가 검색 가능하니 여태것 일일이 주소를 검색하시던 분께는 희소식이죠, 1년정도 썼는데 이만한 익스텐션은 아직 보지 못했습니다.. 최고!!

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Attila Kalmár (ID: 000000461341b33c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/03/2018 Fasza cucc!!!

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Chris T (ID: 000000a2cf72c225) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/19/2014 GReat

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TooTH PiCK (ID: 000000acb07a3906) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2014 Extremely helpful and simple extension that is crucially open-source so we can verify it is clean.