FlashBug! chrome extension

Version: 1.3
FlashBug!
Replaces New Tabs with a customizable 60 fps moving background.
5.00 Based on 12 user rates

What is FlashBug!?

FlashBug! is a fun chrome extension. it's a free extension and is featured in Fun, it has 25 active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 5.00 from 12 rated user, last update is 1218 days ago.


What’s new in version 1.3?

                A colorful moving background which overrides New Tabs opened. Customizability ranges from colors of the metaballs, the size of them, and how many are on screen. The extension is extremely light and leaves Chrome's performance unnaffected; older systems may vary. A minimalistic extension which only affects the New Tab page; there is no search bar in the middle of the screen for New Tabs, however any typing in the New Tab page will automatically be rerouted to the URL bar, in no way hindering the ability to search Google. 

To customize your background, click on the top-right puzzle icon, and in the dropdown you will see FlashBug! Clicking FlashBug! will open the customization window. 

1.3 changes:
Include spectrum cycling mode that can be toggled, which gently changes colors over time.
Plans for 1.4:
Adjustable speed in spectrum cycling, toggle-able on and off mode, optional searchbar/bookmark bar in the center of the screen.

Inspiration is drawn from The Coding Train, who coded this type of animation using Java in his YouTube Coding Challenge series, episode #28. Credit to Basile Pesin as well, who translated the original code from Java to JavaScript; the code used in this extension draws inspiration from the translated version by Basile Pesin.            

How to install FlashBug!?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of FlashBug!


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 1.3
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Monday, January 4th, 2021
  • Author: codingkiko

FlashBug! Available languages:

English.


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Reviews of flashbug!:


Celesti Tan October 20th, 2021
Celesti Tan

me and my chicken legs enjoyed this extension very much. ty codingkiko <33


Sam Boasman September 29th, 2021
Sam Boasman

A chrome extension of pog proportions. Thank you!


Chewy Fritter May 4th, 2021
Chewy Fritter

VERY COOL HIGHLY RECOMMEND WOOP WOOP

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