Google Reader Notifier for Chrome

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Google Reader Notifier (8992)

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Introduction:

This is a simple extension that shows the unread posts count in Google Reader in the extensions area. Look at the screenshot below.

You have to be logged in to Reader to get this to work. But you need not have Reader opened in a tab. There are no settings for the extension.


Screenshot

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Whats new in V0.4

  • Repackaged with the new extension packaging feature.

Whats new in V0.3

  • Workaround for Chrome bug that crashes Chrome when clicking the notification.


Prerequisites:

To install and use extensions in Chrome you have to be on the dev channel and start Chrome with the parameter –enable-extensions. Now download the extension below. Choose OK in the dialog that is shown. Now the plugin should be installed.


Disclaimer:

The Software comes “as is”, with no warranties. None whatsoever. This means no express, implied or statutory warranty,
including without limitation, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty of title
or non-infringement.

  1. #1 by Doru on May 14, 2009 - 3:34 AM

    Thanks for this extenssion.
    About screenshot: “Subscribe” button doesn’t show on my toolbar !?

    • #2 by Leonardo on May 14, 2009 - 4:07 AM

      The “Subscribe” button is given by another extension, not this one.

    • #4 by Kumara Raj on June 15, 2009 - 4:39 AM

      Seems that Chrome is not giving sufficient support as Mozilla for add on(s).
      Add on can be downloaded but can’t be installed.

  2. #5 by Doru on May 14, 2009 - 4:19 AM

    Assuming that the “Subscribe” extenssion is Google Reader related, where can I find it. Can you point me in the right direction.
    Thanks.

  3. #6 by Doru on May 14, 2009 - 4:21 AM

  4. #8 by Leonardo on May 18, 2009 - 6:02 AM

    Even though I got this new release, I’m getting a strange behaviour of the extension. Some times it stays out of place, some times just disappear, and another “chrome window” can be seen on the windows statusbar (even though there are no other chrome windows opened).

    • #9 by Vasanth Dharmaraj on May 18, 2009 - 6:46 AM

      I see that behavior too. I chalk it down to growing up problems with the Chrome extension system. I will file a bug report.

  5. #10 by Leonardo on May 21, 2009 - 7:39 AM

    With the last Chrome update, now there is a crash when you click on the extension (to go to the reader website). But the counter still works.

  6. #12 by Dave on May 21, 2009 - 6:57 PM

    I have five extensions for chrome dev (v2.1.181.1): AdSweep; GMailDefaultClient; GMail Checker; Subscribe in Reader; andGoogle Reader Notifier for Chrome (295). I presume the last one is the one also known (here) as Google Reader Notifier for Chrome — is that correct?

    They all seem to work as advertised – except for Google Reader Notifier for Chrome. Clicking the status-bar link causes an abrupt crash to chrome, with two error windows from chrome as well as a bug-report prompt.

    Aside from the confusion on your part as to the name of your extension, it seems pretty much useless except as a quick shutdown mechanism.

  7. #13 by Dave on May 21, 2009 - 7:00 PM

    Dave :
    AdSweep; GMailDefaultClient; GMail Checker; Subscribe in Reader; andGoogle Reader Notifier for Chrome. I presume the last one is the one also know

    I meant to say that chrome://extensions reports the fifth extension as “Google Reader Checker”

    • #14 by Vasanth Dharmaraj on May 21, 2009 - 8:00 PM

      Yes, there is a bug in Chrome that causes the crash. Check this link: http://is.gd/C3b. The other extensions have implemented a workaround. I will try to incorporate that soon.

    • #15 by Vasanth Dharmaraj on May 21, 2009 - 8:01 PM

      I will try to fix the naming issue too.

  8. #16 by Vasanth Dharmaraj on May 22, 2009 - 6:46 AM

    I have updated the extension with a workaround for the crashing.

  9. #17 by Matt on May 29, 2009 - 3:17 PM

    How can i put this to my bookmark list? I have it in my addons bar.

    • #18 by Vasanth Dharmaraj on June 1, 2009 - 11:54 AM

      Google changed the way the extensions appear. They are shown in the addon bars now. Can not have it appear in the bookmark list. Sorry.

  10. #19 by Chen on July 8, 2009 - 8:59 AM

    Thank you very much .

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