Chrome extension that shows the current time and weather on the new tab screen

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
December 22, 2019
Size
111KiB
Developer
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
4.21053 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Nederlands
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Permissions
Storage
Geolocation
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Simple Extension

Replace new tab screen with current time and weather sourced from OpenWeatherMap.org.

Simple replaces your \"New Tab\" screen with a new one that shows you the current time and the weather, with no tracking, no unnecessary permissions, no BS.

# Update 1.1.0
Added font picker
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements
Add blinky \"new stuff\" notification

# Update 1.0.12
CSS updates to make the scaling a bit nicer
Add 1hr caching to weather querying so we don't get booted from the weather API :)

# Update 1.0.11
Previous fix for issue causing defaults to override user settings didn't work in some situations, retrying
Allowed clicking off the settings bar to close it so you don't have to hit the X
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Simple", "version": "1.1.1", "options_page": "app/index.html#settings", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "96": "images/icon96.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "description": "Chrome extension that shows the current time and weather on the new tab screen", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "app/index.html" }, "default_locale": "en", "author": "Dan Covill", "permissions": [ "storage", "geolocation" ], "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Simple extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Simple 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 Simple extension file

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

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User reviews

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Miguel Garza (ID: 000000226052b14b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/08/2021 First weather new tab extension I've found that actually works and shows a 5-day forecast immediately.

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Paternoster Hamburg (ID: 000000912873239d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/05/2021 Das Ding ist gut. Uhrzeit wird mit Stil angezeigt und der Hintergrund wechselt auch nach dem Wetter entsprechend.

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Luke (ID: 0000002adb93a4b8) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/28/2021 Currently recently changed their "Starry Night" theme to a more photorealistic one. If you can add a theme similar to the old Starry Night that would be amazing.

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Wil Knight (ID: 00000064e98b7763) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/18/2020 it never showed up its just shows a grey page please help im using windows xp or NT5.1 chromium

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Jade Creppel (ID: 000000382a04239d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/05/2020 good for when a storm is about to come