Insight into your engagement with Web Monetization

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
May 31, 2021
Size
277KiB
Developer
Category
Users
37
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Https://*/*
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Akita Extension

Akita presents your top visited monetized sites, how much time you’re spending on them, and how much you're contributing (or could contribute) to them. For information on Web Monetization visit https://webmonetization.org/

We submitted this extension as part of the Grant for the Web x DEV.to hackathon. If you're interested, check out our submission post! https://dev.to/esse-dev/akita-get-involved-in-web-monetization-with-or-without-the-price-tag-cd8

We're Open Source! Feel free to check out our repo and even get involved in building Akita: https://github.com/esse-dev/akita

Check out Akita's Privacy Policy here: https://github.com/esse-dev/akita/blob/master/docs/PrivacyPolicy.md

And lastly, check out the project site if you're interested: https://akitaproject.site/

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If you’re looking to start supporting websites by streaming payment, Akita will give you a good idea of which sites you can directly support through Web Monetization. If you’re already using a Web Monetization payment provider, Akita gives you insight into your contributions to the website by showing you the time spent on the site and the amount of payment streamed as a result.

As Web Monetization becomes more common on websites, you’ll be able to see the evolution through Akita. We hope to see your favourite sites join the Web Monetization community! All of the data collected about your browsing and streamed payments is stored in local browser storage, so all of this information stays in your hands.

Overall, our goal with Akita is to increase Web Monetization exposure and awareness, and to help people understand how Web Monetization fits in with their regular browsing. We want to give people who aren’t using a Web Monetization provider a way to engage in payment streaming. As more Web Monetization providers pop up, users can choose providers that fit their needs based on the browsing data presented by Akita.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name":"Akita","version":"1.1.1","manifest_version": 2,"description":"Insight into your engagement with Web Monetization","icons": {"16": "assets/icons/icon_16x16.png","48": "assets/icons/icon_48x48.png","128": "assets/icons/icon_128x128.png"},"permissions":["storage","https://*/*"],"background": {"scripts": ["src/background_script.js"]},"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"],"js": ["src/data/WebMonetizationAsset.js","src/data/AkitaPaymentPointerData.js","src/data/AkitaOriginVisitData.js","src/data/AkitaOriginData.js","src/data/AkitaOriginStats.js","src/data/storage.js","src/content_scripts/content_general.js"],"all_frames":true},{"matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"],"js": ["src/content_scripts/content_origin.js"]},{"matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"],"js": ["src/content_scripts/content_iframe.js"],"all_frames":true}],"web_accessible_resources": ["src/page_inject_script.js"],"browser_action": {"default_icon": "assets/icons/icon_unmonetized.png","default_popup": "src/popup/popup.html","default_title": "Akita"}}
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How to download and manually install Akita extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Akita 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 Akita extension file

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

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