Replaces the new tab with a custom page displaying live data.

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Version
1.0
Update
July 12, 2024
Size
23.48KiB
Developer
Category
Users
16
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Space Population Extension

Stay updated with the latest information about the people currently in space every time you open a new tab. Space Population Live provides real-time data on the number of astronauts, their names, and the spacecraft they are on.

Features:

- Live Space Population Count: See the current number of people in space every time you open a new tab.
- Astronaut Details: View the names of all astronauts and their respective spacecraft, such as the International Space Station (ISS) and Tiangong.
- Clean and Simple Design: Enjoy a user-friendly interface that integrates seamlessly with your new tab page.
- Real-Time Updates: Data is fetched in real-time using the Open Notify API to ensure you always have the latest information.

Watch the number of people in space grow!

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ⓘThis extension uses the Open Notify API to display the live number of people in space, their names, and their spacecraft. The Open Notify API is created and maintained by Nathan Bergey. For more information, visit http://open-notify.org/about.html.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Space Population", "version": "1.0", "description": "Replaces the new tab with a custom page displaying live data.", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs" ], "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Space Population extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Space Population 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 Space Population extension file

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

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