Save time navigating BGG

Latest Version

Version
1.0.5
Update
April 19, 2023
Size
74.4KiB
Developer
Category
Users
107
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Tabs
See more

BGG Hover Extension

Save time navigating BoardGameGeek with this extension! Hover over any BoardGameGeek link, and a window will appear with summary information (ratings, weight, player count, playing time, etc.) about the board game.

Hold Ctrl while the summary window is open to interact with it and load ratings, designer pages, and more!
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "BGG Hover", "description": "Save time navigating BGG", "version": "1.0.5", "permissions": [ "tabs" ], "icons": { "16": "icons/logo16.png", "32": "icons/logo32.png", "48": "icons/logo48.png", "128": "icons/logo128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/logoFull.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "html/hoverWindow.html" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ], "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "js/libs/jquery-3.6.4.min.js", "js/contentScript.js" ], "css": ["css/style.css"], "matches": [""], "all_frames": true } ]}
Read more

How to download and manually install BGG Hover extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download BGG Hover extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install BGG Hover 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 BGG Hover extension file

Select and download the BGG Hover 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 BGG Hover 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 BGG Hover 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 BGG Hover 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 BGG Hover extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

OLWLG Advanced Extension · Fun 107 1 ★ 48.51KiB

icon

Kickstarter Tracker Extension · Fun 107 1 ★ 593KiB

icon

Quick BGG Rating Extension · Productivity 107 3 ★ 17.06KiB

icon

See On BoardGameGeek Extension · Fun 107 3 ★ 9.87KiB

icon

BoradGameGeek Image Viewer Extension · Accessibility 107 5 ★ 52.08KiB

icon

Amazon to Goodreads Navigator Extension · Productivity 107 4 ★ 12.25KiB

icon

Interface enhancer for BGG Extension · Accessibility 107 31 ★ 85.92KiB

icon

Kicktraq Extension · Shopping 107 36 ★ 66.05KiB

icon

Kickstarter Super Commenter Extension · Social & Communication 107 7 ★ 55.75KiB

icon

Hover Extension · Productivity 107 38 ★ 217KiB

icon

Board Game Arena (BGA) Chrome Extension - boardgamearena.com Extension · Fun 107 13 ★ 462KiB

icon

BackerTracker by BackerKit Extension · Productivity 107 18 ★ 13.7KiB

icon

Improved BGA game info Extension · Fun 107 1 ★ 15.48KiB

icon

BGG Search Extension · Productivity 107 0 ★ 48.28KiB

icon

Trim: IMDB Ratings on Netflix and Prime Video Extension · Fun 107 387 ★ 110KiB

icon

Better OLWLG Extension · Accessibility 107 0 ★ 272KiB

icon

Letterboxd Extras Extension · Social & Communication 107 38 ★ 245KiB

icon

Goodreads Right Click Extension · Productivity 107 55 ★ 16.71KiB

icon

Add Book to Goodreads Extension · Social & Communication 107 1 ★ 16.79KiB

icon

Right-Click Search IMDb Extension · Productivity 107 50 ★ 378KiB

icon

Modern Goodreads Extension · Fun 107 3 ★ 3.96KiB

icon

Wikipedia Popup Extension · Productivity 107 6 ★ 12.51KiB

icon

Curateit Extension · Productivity 107 12 ★ 15.54MiB

User reviews

icon

Nina Jeffries (ID: 0000005464a02233) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/09/2023 makes looking at board game geek so easy! keeps me from opening a bunch of tabs lol. love the ctrl function which keeps the summary stats up. awesome extension