Page Load Speed Insights Chrome extension

Latest Version

Version
1.3
Update
October 27, 2024
Size
22.64KiB
Developer
Category
Users
928
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Scripting
Alarms
Notifications
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PageSpeed Insights Extension

Overview

Enhance your browsing experience and gain invaluable insights into website performance with the PageSpeed Insights Chrome Extension! This tool empowers you to effortlessly analyze the speed and optimization of any website, helping you understand its performance metrics with the click of a button.

Features

Instant Analysis: Quickly assess the loading speed and performance of any webpage directly from your Chrome browser.

Detailed Metrics: View detailed insights on critical performance indicators like First Contentful Paint (FCP), Time to Interactive (TTI), and more.

Mobile & Desktop Testing: Evaluate the performance for both mobile and desktop versions of websites, giving you a holistic view.

Optimization Insights: Receive actionable recommendations on how to enhance website speed and user experience.

Third-Party Diagnostics: Identify and analyze the impact of third-party scripts and resources on loading times.

User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface that displays key metrics and insights in an easy-to-understand format.

How It Works

Install the Extension: Click \"Add to Chrome\" to install the extension.

Open the Sidebar: Click the PageSpeed Insights icon in the browser toolbar to open the analysis sidebar.

Analyze: Automatically analyze the current webpage with only the click of the icon.

Review Results: Instantly view key performance metrics and suggestions for improvement.
Why Use PageSpeed Insights

Improve User Experience: Understand and
enhance the speed and usability of your websites, creating a better experience for visitors.

Boost SEO: Optimize your site’s performance, aligning with search engine guidelines and improving SEO rankings.

Analyze Competitors: Gain insights into competitor websites, understanding their performance strengths and weaknesses.

Continuous Improvement: Regularly monitor and optimize websites for ongoing improvements.

Get Started Today

Install the PageSpeed Insights Chrome Extension now and take control of website performance and user experience with ease!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "PageSpeed Insights", "version": "1.3", "description": "Page Load Speed Insights Chrome extension", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting", "alarms", "notifications" ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "default_title": "PageSpeed Insights" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content_script.js"], "run_at": "document_idle" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["icon32.png","icon32S.png"], "matches": [""] } ], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }} "
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How to download and manually install PageSpeed Insights extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download PageSpeed Insights extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install PageSpeed Insights 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 PageSpeed Insights extension file

Select and download the PageSpeed Insights 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 PageSpeed Insights 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 PageSpeed Insights 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 PageSpeed Insights 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 PageSpeed Insights extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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