Play sounds for important events in the browser, such as a page loading or a new tab being created.

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Version
1.1.0
Update
November 28, 2020
Size
711KiB
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Category
Users
302
Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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UI Sounds Extension

If you'd like the browser to audibly notify you when things happen, then this extension is for you.
Includes options to enable or disable individual sounds and change individual sound volume.

Special thanks to Andre Louis, who created the sounds for this project. https://youtube.com/TheOnjLouis/

If you like this extension and want to support its continued development, then please consider making a small donation: https://paypal.me/luceusproductions
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "UI Sounds", "version": "1.1.0", "description": "Play sounds for important events in the browser, such as a page loading or a new tab being created.", "author": "LordLuceus", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "128": "icon_128.png", "16": "icon_16.png", "32": "icon_32.png" }, "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "permissions": ["storage"], "options_page": "options.html"}
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How to download and manually install UI Sounds extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download UI Sounds extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install UI Sounds 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 UI Sounds extension file

Select and download the UI Sounds 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 UI Sounds 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 UI Sounds 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 UI Sounds 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 UI Sounds extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Maximus Thalos (ID: 000000fd7e6250fe) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/22/2023 Picture looks like I could pick my own sound effects but nope just another waste of an app.

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Ednun Pourtahmasbi (ID: 000000df1cb3d5eb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/13/2023 very useful little extension, especially if you have no eyesight it quickly let's you know what is going on.