Custom Colour for Weekends in Google Calendar

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Version
2.1.9
Update
November 28, 2024
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26.95KiB
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theblackbird.altervista.org
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7,000+
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Manifest Version
3
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Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter Extension

>>>>>>>>> Important NOTE!!! <<<<<<<<<<<
If it doesn't work, before giving a low rating contact me via the Assistance Channel or via Mail: I will work with you to solve the issue!

>>>>>>>>>>>>> DONATE! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<
If you LIKE THIS EXTENSION, please consider a DONATION (LINK is in OPTIONS PAGE or you find it if you RIGHT CLICK over extension icon!). A coffee will be just fine! :D

>>>>>>>>>>>>> LET'S GO DARK! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Works with Calendar's DARK MODE too! The extension AUTOMATICALLY detects dark mode and renders in a dark fashion the colours you chose! Yay! :)

Choose custom colours FOR EACH of your week's days! Those days will be coloured with your custom background colours, finally highlighting your week in ALL the \"views\" of the NEW version of Google Calendar web pages (2018 and further)! If you prefer NOT to highlight a day, simply leave it WHITE.
At first install, you will be automatically redirected to options page, where you will have to choose your Google Calendar's page language (MANDATORY), and the colours for all your days. In OPTIONS page you can now donate me a coffee, too! :)
NOTE: sometimes while working it could stop highlighting the weekend columns; in that case, try to click on an empty space on the calendar or press F5 (refresh page) and the weekend columns will be correctly light up again!

Changelog at:
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter 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 Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter 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 Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter extension file

Select and download the Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter 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 Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter 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 Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter 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 Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter 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 Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Abdallh Herbawe (ID: 00000005b329c04c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/24/2023 Just what I was looking for. Simple and does the job. Thank you!

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David (ID: 000000a5cb054319) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2023 works as supposed. as mentioned you need to move one view further and back to get it applied to the current view.

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Julien BERTAULT (ID: 000000cde4462fee) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/26/2023 Works fine, minus Google Calendar refresh bug (just jump to another week/month) and it will show.

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lee marco (ID: 00000042772d9bd6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/10/2023 sorry, but it doesn't work for me too. I tried to clean the cache and cookies, and reinstall again and again. Well, finally I GIVE IT UP NOW........

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Steven Harriss (ID: 000000175e33c5f8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/01/2022 I just can't seem to get it to work - I've changed the settings to every combination I can think of but nothing ever changes on the calendar - a complete waste of time. I really can't think what I'm doing wrong as there isn't much to configure.