This extension is to be used to create Branch links from your Chrome browser.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
February 22, 2020
Size
668KiB
Developer
Category
Users
921
Rating
4.57143 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
Https://api.branch.io/
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Branch Link Creator Extension

Branch links are mobile-optimized, marketing links the help you understand the source of your traffic and deliver the best user experience. They provide the following:
- Industry-leading deep linking functionality
- Full cross platform support (desktop web, mobile web and mobile app)
- Cross channel attribution to measure clicks, web traffic and app installs

In order to use this extension, you must have already set up your Branch account and configured your link settings at https://branch.io. Once configured, this makes creating a Branch link a single click.

To get setup, follow this one-time configuration guide:
1. Install the extension
2. Paste in your live Branch key that you read from https://dashboard.branch.io/settings
3. Click save!

Now, to use the extension:
1. Open a new tab in Firefox and visit the web page you'd like to create a Branch Link of.
2. Click the Branch icon in the top right of the screen.
3. Branch Extension will prefill details for the link. See here on how to host data on your page (https://docs.branch.io/web/hosted-data/).
4. You can edit the details and finally click \"Create Link\" to create a Branch Link.
5. Visit the dashboard to review the attribution data.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Branch Link Creator", "version": "2.0.0", "description": "This extension is to be used to create Branch links from your Chrome browser.", "icons": { "128": "branch-icon.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "branch-icon.png", "default_popup": "index.html" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'sha256-s66rBQErQb3+qBRFq6YYELTrCyT8Tibnjw2o6KKBg2Y='; object-src 'self'", "permissions": ["storage", "tabs", "https://api.branch.io/"]}
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How to download and manually install Branch Link Creator extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Branch Link Creator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Branch Link Creator 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 Branch Link Creator extension file

Select and download the Branch Link Creator 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 Branch Link Creator 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 Branch Link Creator 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 Branch Link Creator 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 Branch Link Creator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Vatsal Bajpai (ID: 000000dbbbf91b3f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/26/2020 The new update makes creating short links so easy and efficient!

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Davide Villano (ID: 0000006715109638) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/04/2017 no real advanced option, i can create only basic links without any option for KEYS

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Mada Seghete (ID: 0000003a9e98f12f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/20/2016 Awesome way to quickly create Branch deep links.