Never miss a price change again.

Latest Version

Version
0.3
Update
April 26, 2013
Size
242KiB
Developer
Category
Users
39
Rating
3.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Notifications
Https://btc-e.com/api/*
Https://data.mtgox.com/api/*
Https://vircurex.com/api/*
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Tiny BTC Ticker Extension

What's new in v0.3:
- Bugfix: options now properly save after exiting chrome (Thanks astanix)
- Bugfix: alerts can now be correctly deactivated as originally intended (Thanks supson6437 and anonymous reporter)
- Bugfix: the extension now won't stay in the background after the browser is closed (Thanks kimosan)
- Feature: Added EUR as a target currency
- Feature: Tiny TRC Ticker and Tiny NMC Ticker now available (search for them in the Chrome Web Store)

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Have a hard time getting things done at work because you can't stop staring at charts all day? This extension is for you.

Tiny BTC Ticker is a minimalistic price ticker for Bitcoins with zero bells and whistles and focus on doing its job. Features:

- Shows current exchange rate on its icon, updates every minute
- USD exchange rates only, for the moment
- Alert notifications, can notify you of price changes with a customizable threshold
- Alerts work with the icon hidden (perfect if you don't want to be constantly distracted by the price but still be alerted when there's a major price change)

If you found it handy, please consider buying me a beer (or whisky, in bitcoinity tradition):
BTC: 19xQFJabE9ga4kjnKTV94JTirnjy9TKNN9
LTC: LKdZ66KeFLCFGSmRtZwRhzTRMEGSUUtNBE
PPC: PPKDJ86AMwnC4YnYV517KA5U1Px3QgFJWt

ABOUT PERMISSIONS:
This extension requests \"your data\" on btc-e.com, mtgox.com and vircurex.com. I know, I know, this sounds shady as heck, in reality all this extension does is querying the publically available APIs of these sites to fetch the price directly from them, but unfortunately Chrome permission system granularity is non-existent; I'd love to be able to be more specific with the permissions, but it's all or nothing with Chrome, that is, either one asks for permission to access mtgox.com or one can't query their APIs at all from the extension (to name an example). Note that the extension works just fine if you are logged out of all the aforementioned exchanges, so you might want to consider logging out before installing the extension for extra peace of mind. In fact, your account is probably safest on the wild internet west if you are never logged in except when you specifically want to trade — this is what I'd recommend doing if you are concerned about security, cookies cannot be stolen if they don't exist.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "browser_action": { "default_icon": "bitcoin.png", "default_title": "Tiny BTC Ticker" }, "web_accessible_resources": ["icon48.png"], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Never miss a price change again.", "background": { "persistent": false, "page": "bg.html" }, "name": "Tiny BTC Ticker", "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "notifications", "https://btc-e.com/api/*", "https://data.mtgox.com/api/*", "https://vircurex.com/api/*" ], "icons": {"128": "icon.png"}, "manifest_version": 2, "content_security_policy": "script-src \\u0027self\\u0027 \\u0027unsafe-eval\\u0027; object-src \\u0027self\\u0027;", "version": "0.3"}
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How to download and manually install Tiny BTC Ticker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Tiny BTC Ticker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Tiny BTC Ticker 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 Tiny BTC Ticker extension file

Select and download the Tiny BTC Ticker 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 Tiny BTC Ticker 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 Tiny BTC Ticker 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 Tiny BTC Ticker 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 Tiny BTC Ticker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Shane W. (ID: 000000b1f007a146) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/19/2017 Does not work.

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Sam Vanderstraeten (ID: 000000c5fa0f9360) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/06/2017 Does not work

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Liam Brown (ID: 000000891a5afd79) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/27/2013 Switched to this after using some of the ticker extensions, and like this one the best. Especially love having notifications when the change meets the defined thresh hold. Great extension, and seems to be getting even better with active updates. Good work!

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Pat (ID: 0000004933b61c80) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/21/2013 Amazing, and convinent