Beautiful photos from Unsplash in your new tabs.
Unsplash Instant Extension
Features:
• Beautiful photos from Unsplash in every new tab
• Download photos directly to your computer
• Motion: Bring Unsplash photos to life
• Minimal UI: Hide parts of the user interface to make Unsplash Instant even more minimal
• View photo and camera information
• Share photos with friends via Facebook and Twitter
Changelog 3.0.7:
• Removed unused Chrome permissions
Changelog 3.0.6:
• Tweaked colors to be more accessible
• History moved into it's own section
• Increased background image size on larger viewports
• Updated Help link
Changelog 3.0.5:
• We have a new logo: https://medium.com/unsplash/a-new-logo-for-unsplash-6f4b1e4e5241
Changelog 3.0.3:
• *New* You can now bookmark https://instant.unsplash.com and use it as homepage on other browsers
• Fixes downloads issue
• Fixes blurry photo issue
Changelog 3.0:
• *New* History: Jump back to photos from recently closed tabs
• *New* Motion: Bring Unsplash Instant photos to life with subtle motion
• *New* Minimal UI: Hide parts of the user interface to make Unsplash Instant even more minimal
• *New* Defaults: Open Default New Tab / Apps
• Interface tweaks to feel more native
• Various performance and code optimizations
For bugs and feature requests, visit:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/unsplash-instant/pejkokffkapolfffcgbmdmhdelanoaih/support
Learn more about Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/about
Twitter: twitter.com/unsplash
Facebook: facebook.com/unsplash
Instagram: instagram.com/unsplash
www.unsplash.com
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Unsplash Instant extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Unsplash Instant 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 Unsplash Instant extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Unsplash Instant extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Unsplash Instant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Unsplash Instant 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 Unsplash Instant Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Unsplash Instant extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Unsplash Instant extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Unsplash Instant 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 Unsplash Instant 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 Unsplash Instant extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Unsplash Instant 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 Unsplash Instant extension file
Select and download the Unsplash Instant 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 Unsplash Instant 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 Unsplash Instant 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 Unsplash Instant 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 Unsplash Instant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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