How many Chrome extensions do you have installed?

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A simple poll to report on how many extensions you have installed your Chrome browser.
Obviously, this poll is created for Chrome users.

[Hungry Man]

7 extensions + 1 Greasemonkey script.

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[vasa1]

Just this:
Download YouTube Videos as MP4 - Version: 1.2.3
Adds a button that lets you download YouTube videos.

Because I intend to use Chrome only for downloading videos from YouTube.
(Thanks to Mr. Pink :) )

[Hungry Man]

-{ Quote: "Because I intend to use Chrome only for downloading videos from YouTube." }-
... odd

why?

[vasa1]

-{ Quote: "... odd

why?" }-

Well, if I wanted to use Fx I'd have to turn off Privoxy and SimpleBlock and turn on Flash. It's simpler to just keep an updated version of Chrome (with nothing to turn on or off) for the purpose. Plus this way, I get Flash updated along with Chrome whereas I would have to update Flash for Fx separately.

[Osaban]

Only 2.

[abu shofwan]

just 1,WOT.:)

[Sully]

I use
ChromeAccess - quick access to about pages
FlashBlock - always use
SessionManager - use when doing research only
SmoothGestures - always use
Web2PDFConverter - use moderately
YouTubeDownloader - use when needed only

I have been using AdBlock for awhile now, and don't mind it, but it can make things a bit sluggish. Since I use Chromium, some versions work very well and some are a bit slow. Almost every time disabling AdBlock has fixed the issue. Common symptoms are sluggish mouse and context menu slow to come up.

Tonight I dug out Proxomitron, as I wanted to test a few things. I decided to give Andrews (Kye-u) filter a try, the one that is similar to noscript. Well, I don't really see what he is talking about in Chromium (the transparent buttons), but man, talk about fast page loads. I bypassed it to be sure, and it is simply astounding how much faster it is. AdBlock can create a very slight delay sometimes on a page with lots of ads (like msn etc), but now whatever my config is for proxomitron is working really well. Just might make me start using it again after a few years of not bothering.

Sul.

EDIT: Tonight I just added another extension - Netflix Watch Now Layout Fix - it gets rid of that ghastly new layout. You can just use this too http://www.netflix.com/WiHome?fcld=true, but it only works for the first page, if you navigate further you will be right back to that retarded scrolling layout.

[TOMxEU]

Just 8. ::)

[mrpink]

Adblock Plus, WOT, Speeddial 2 and YouTube mp3 (http://www.youtube-mp3.org/addons/chrome).

[m00nbl00d]

99% of time I got no extensions. This because I use a profile with JavaScript disabled.

1% of time I got 2 extensions: AdBlock Plus and TrafficLight.

I might ditch AdBlock Plus. I was thinking of giving Adblock a try, but I may go through a different path, though. I might take a look at Privoxy, instead.

I'll see... :-\

[vasa1]

-{ Quote: "Just this:
Download YouTube Videos as MP4 - Version: 1.2.3
Adds a button that lets you download YouTube videos.

Because I intend to use Chrome only for downloading videos from YouTube.
(Thanks to Mr. Pink :) )" }-

That button wasn't visible the last time I visited YouTube. Mr. Pink has pointed out that it's a case of now you see it, now you don't. Very odd.

[Kerodo]

None.....

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Oops. The poll is flawed. I neglected to include a "0" category. :)

[Seven64]

"0" No where to enter that amount.

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Then enter the closest thing... 1-3.
It's too late for me to change the choices.

[Hungry Man]

Meant to post it here.

[J_L]

I think I used 7-9 extensions on Ubuntu Chromium.

[Noob]

Gestures extension and smooth scrolling ;D

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3 weeks later and still getting by with just three extensions...

AdBlock
BitDefender QuickScan
Click&Clean

Considering adding TrafficLight.
Anybody using it?
I installed the full standalone version yesterday and it blue screened me.
The extension might be different... less powerful, I believe.

[fsr]

Voted 4. I tend to use a bunch of bookmarklets shared w FF

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Removed AdBlock with the addition today of Ad Muncher.
Actually I just disabled AdBlock until I am sure that Ad Muncher is gonna be a keeper.
That's 2 Chrome extensions currently in use.
:)

[acuariano]

what bookmarks do you use,,i'm looking for one that looks like the one in ie8 'favorites"

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-{ Quote: "what bookmarks do you use,,i'm looking for one that looks like the one in ie8 'favorites"" }-
Hi acuariano,
Sorry but I don't follow your question. :-\

[J_L]

-{ Quote: "Considering adding TrafficLight.
Anybody using it?
I installed the full standalone version yesterday and it blue screened me.
The extension might be different... less powerful, I believe." }-
Worked fine, much lighter than full version. Much less issues as well.

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I may try it.
Are you still running it?
Impressions?
Ah, so you had issues with the full version as well?

[aigle]

I have almost 9 although my main browser is opera that has only 4 extensions.

[TOMxEU]

Finally found a working FB chat ext: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kbbbdceaanenabhggodldamnegaicgpo

[J_L]

-{ Quote: "I may try it.
Are you still running it?
Impressions?
Ah, so you had issues with the full version as well?" }-
No, only Firefox user now.
Worked quite well against currently malicious sites (Firefox version is also great). Unsure about fraud.
It was a bloated junk that severely lagged my browser.

[nkuchinski]

I just use two extensions AdBlockPlus and Bit.ly, haven't found much use for any other extensions yet.

[Hungry Man]

Added adblock plus proof of concept

[dw426]

-{ Quote: "Added adblock plus proof of concept" }-

You added what? Where's that in the Chrome store? My assumption is it is a separate addon to show how well it works in v15?

[Hungry Man]

It's not in the chrome store - not official at all. Someone sorta "hacked" it together to work with the new API and it only works in v15.

Works well so far - hulu ads are blocked for example, something that definitely was not possible before.

https://sites.google.com/a/qux.us/abpc/

[dw426]

-{ Quote: "It's not in the chrome store - not official at all. Someone sorta "hacked" it together to work with the new API and it only works in v15.

Works well so far - hulu ads are blocked for example, something that definitely was not possible before.

https://sites.google.com/a/qux.us/abpc/" }-

I noticed your comment in the ABP forum about the api being pushed back until v16..that sucks. However, the silver lining is that, at least for now, those using 15 have it, and, crossing fingers, v16 Beta might have at least the experimental in.

[Hungry Man]

Yes, pushed to v16. It's a shame and it may not even be the last time it's going to be pushed (it's been pushed since 13 I think?) so we could really see another few months before it hits stable.

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Added TrafficLight.

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I wonder why TrafficLight isn't displaying an icon next to the other three extensions I have installed? ???

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[vasa1]

-{ Quote: "I wonder why TrafficLight isn't displaying an icon next to the other three extensions I have installed? ???

228933" }-

Isn't there an older, more appropriate thread for Chrome extensions? ;)

[J_L]

-{ Quote: "I wonder why TrafficLight isn't displaying an icon next to the other three extensions I have installed? ???

228933" }-
It's there at a tiny green tab above every website and below address bar.

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-{ Quote: "It's there at a tiny green tab above every website and below address bar." }-
Thanks, J_L. I knew that, just thought the area in the top right would be showing all extension icons. ;)

[Hungry Man]

Nah, extensions opt into that. It's not always how they work.

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Got it. :)

[jadinolf]

None yet.

Just installed it.

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You're gonna have fun.
Post back which ones you install.
:)

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Added Web of Trust.
Might be overkill with TrafficLight.
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[J_L]

On school computer with Google Chrome Portable, I'm currently using only Adblock Plus, LastPass, and Universal Search, along with some bookmarklets and userscripts.

Everything else is unessential (security & privacy doesn't matter on school computer with extensive filtering, Sophos, and DeepFreeze).

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-{ Quote: "I'm currently using only Adblock Plus, LastPass, and Universal Search, along with some bookmarklets and userscripts." }-
I want to check out Universal Search.
I see a few of them in the Chrome web store...

Universal Search & IE8 Accelerators
Universal Search (TheWorld Chrome 定制版)
Universal search bar

Anything you can tell me about it, why you like it, etc?

[J_L]

I use the top one. I like it, because you can use multiple search plugins within Chrome now, without resorting to its settings every time. Also, it allows you to easily search selected ext.

Didn't add IE8 Accelerator, because they can't install anymore (due to IE9).

[1chaoticadult]

Two extensions installed: TrafficLight and Adblock Plus. Thats it.

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-{ Quote: "Two extensions installed: TrafficLight and Adblock Plus. Thats it." }-
I'm impressed.
I initially had only three.
Then added a couple more.
I think fewer is better.
:)

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "I'm impressed.
I initially had only three.
Then added a couple more.
I think fewer is better.
:)" }-

Don't have a need for any other extensions. I like to keep it simple ;)

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Stuck on just 5 extensions...

AdBlock, BitDefender QuickScan, Click&Clean, TrafficLight and WOT.

FYI, Click&Clean v7.7 has just been released.
Among other items mentioned in the release notes, it lists:
Added New Anti-Malware Database (by BitDefender Labs)
and
Compatibility with the latest Chrome Stable v.15.0.874.102.

Check it out here (http://www.hotcleaner.com/clickclean-v7700-for-chrome.html).

[Daveski17]

I see I'm in the 14% minority then.

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Adding extensions is kinda hard to resist, speaking from a personal standpoint.

[moontan]

none.

0 should have been included in the poll's options. ;)

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0 should have been included in the poll's options. ;)" }-
-{ Quote: "Oops. The poll is flawed. I neglected to include a "0" category. :)" }-
As Beck would say, Soy un perdedor. :P

[bellgamin]

I use zero point zilch extensions.

[22ndcitysaint]

1 extension only, Adblock. :D

[mrpink]

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Just installed Better Pop-up Blocker. It seems to do a good job, i'll keep it

[ExtremeGamerBR]

I am using just three:

230339

Sorry, my Windows/Chrome is in Portuguese.

I'm a fan of Speed ​​Dial, makes everything very organized. Much better than the "new tab" Chrome. :thumb:

@mrpink: Let me know if you like this extension, it seems quite interesting.

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Any TrafficLight Chrome extension users know how to manually update TL?
The extension website says the latest version is Dec.5th but mine was last updated on Nov.23rd.
Edit in: uninstall/reinstall brought everything current, but if anyone has an answer about manually updating (when auto updating appears to fail), please advise.

[Noob]

Test post.