This extension adds the Acrolinx sidebar to any page.

Latest Version

Version
1.7.0.1737
Update
February 1, 2024
Size
649KiB
Developer
www.acrolinx.com
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
3.83333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
Français
Svenska
日本語
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Acrolinx Extension

Acrolinx is an AI-powered platform that eliminates content chaos and delivers strategy-aligned content, at scale.

Our technology captures the way your enterprise communicates, aligns your content with your guidelines, shortens your editorial process with automation, and analyzes the performance of your entire content operation.

Get customers faster, keep them longer, and reduce risks in communication.

As you write, the Acrolinx Sidebar guides you to create content that’s aligned with your strategy. Acrolinx ensures you’re using the words and phrases that are relevant to your company tone of voice and the audience you’re trying to reach. See where your content is strong and where it could be stronger with a detailed Acrolinx Scorecard and Analytics insights.

Acrolinx is not a stand-alone authoring tool. It works directly with your company’s existing Acrolinx installation. If your company already uses Acrolinx, the instructions below will help you get started.
If your company doesn’t have Acrolinx installed (or you’re not sure) we’d love to help you learn more.

Visit www.acrolinx.com to discover how your organization can communicate with one clear voice.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Acrolinx for Chrome", "description": "This extension adds the Acrolinx sidebar to any page.", "default_locale": "en", "version": "1.7.0.1737", "author" : "Acrolinx GmbH", "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/acrolinx-icon-128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "sidebar-iframe/*", "acrolinx-sidebar-sdk/*", "acrolinx-sidebar-startpage/*", "bowser/*", "fonts/*" ], "matches": [""], "extension_ids": [ "pgenbnkcpmebbcoeeekefkmblmblppbj" ] } ], "action": { "default_icon": "images/browser-action-64.png", "default_title": "__MSG_title__" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "scripting" ]}
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How to download and manually install Acrolinx extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Acrolinx 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 Acrolinx extension file

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

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User reviews

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Grant Powelson (ID: 0000001886b5c0d3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/22/2021 Couldn't figure out how to set up an account, not intuitive at all, doesn't seem to work

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Deborah Walker (ID: 000000806afab7a6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/01/2019 Awesome!