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Google Chrome Extension: PageRank Status - Google Chrome SEO Toolbar Extension

http://www.chromefans.org Jun 01, 2009 15:21 UTC
PageRank Status extension for Google Chrome

Display Google PageRank and Alexa Rank of current webpage, quick access to Whois, Alexa, backlinks and indexed pages.

PageRank Status extension for Google Chrome

Posted by Andrew.

I wrote a PageRank Status bookmarklet on Oct 07, 2008. However, it's based JavaScript plugins and not a really Chrome extension. Google announced extensions for Chrome on May 12, the developers can develop and test Chrome extensions now.

PageRank Status for Google Chrome

I just developed a PageRank Status extension, it's a really toolbar extension that automatically shows Google PageRank of the current web page. With this extension, you can view the Google PageRank and Alexa Rank of the current web page, quick access to Whois, Alexa, backlinks and indexed pages in a popup window.

Updated on Mar 14, 2010

I just updated PageRank Status extension for Google Chrome to version 3.0, it's compatible Chrome stable 4.0 and Chrome dev/beta 5.0 now. I have uploaded it to official Google Chrome Extensions gallery, you can install this extension with below steps:

  1. Make sure your Chrome version >= 4.0 or dev 5.0
  2. Visit PageRanks Status Extension
  3. Click Install button
  4. A Confirm Installation dialog shows, click Install button.

The screenshot of PageRanks Status Extension v3.0

The screenshot of PageRanks Status Extension for Google Chrome

Note: If you want view the Google PageRank in toolbar icon like above screenshot, you must install Chrome dev/beta version. The current stable version of Chrome doesn't support for this feature, you must click the toolbar icon and then view the PageRank in the popup window.

Note: The below guidelines is obsoleting.

Guidelines: Install PageRank Status extension for Google Chrome v2.0

1. Download and install Google Chrome developer version. If you have installed, ignore this step.

2. Add --enable-extensions parameter:

I. Right click the Chrome icon in your desktop, then click Properties.

II. Click Shortcut tab.

III. Add --enable-extensions parameter in the Target field:

Right click the Chrome shortcut icon, and then add -enable-extensions in the Target field

Screenshot: Instructions to enable extensions for Chrome

3. Launch Google Chrome.

4. Install PageRank Status extension for Chrome.

  • Extension: pagerank.crx
  • File size: 9 KB
  • Last Build: July 11, 2009
  • Requirement: At least Google Chrome Developer Version 3.0.189.0

5. Restart Google Chrome.

The screenshot of PageRank Status Extension v2.0

The screenshot of PageRank Status - Google Chrome Extension

Update history of PageRank Status

  • Jun 01, 2009: PageRank Status 1.0 released, shows the Google PageRank information of current web page at the bottom bar of Google Chrome.
  • Jul 11, 2009: PageRank Status 2.0 released, compatible with Google Chrome developer version 3.0.189.0
  • Mar 14, 2010: PageRank Status 3.0 released, compatible with Google Chrome developer version 5.0 and stable version 4.0

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Tags: PageRank Status Checker | Extension | SEO | Chrome | Toolbar | Google PageRank



#1  Steven posted on Jun 01, 2009 17:35 UTC
Nice job! It works great for me, even without step 5.

Any chance you can get rid of the question mark icon?
Andrew replied on Jun 01, 2009 17:54 UTC :
I will try to add an option to enable/disable it. please wait the next version. :)

#2  wazzupweb posted on Jun 02, 2009 03:22 UTC
this is nice!! I've been looking for this for so long and now it's here!! thank you so much!!! Keep rocking!! XD

#3  Radi posted on Jun 03, 2009 10:33 UTC
Great extension ! Works fantastic

#4  Liju posted on Jun 05, 2009 14:54 UTC
Hi,
This extension is not working can you please help me........

when I rename to --enable-extension an error got....

Have got the 1st step

Regards
Liju.Eliazer
Andrew replied on Jun 05, 2009 15:37 UTC :
>> when I rename to --enable-extension an error got....
what's the error message?

#5  Tim posted on Jun 05, 2009 21:28 UTC
The extension stopped working for me today (June 5th)

#6  Nicole posted on Jun 13, 2009 07:55 UTC
The extension file simply downloads and does not install in chrome even if i try to open it with chrome. any suggestions?

#7  Girish posted on Jun 27, 2009 06:08 UTC
PageRank relies on the uniquely democratic nature of the web by using its vast link structure as an indicator of an individual page's value. In essence, Google interprets a link from page A to page B as a vote, by page A, for page B. But, Google looks at more than the sheer volume of votes, or links a page receives; it also analyzes the page that casts the vote. Votes cast by pages that are themselves 'important' weigh more heavily and help to make other pages 'important

#8  Girish posted on Jun 27, 2009 06:09 UTC
PageRank relies on the uniquely democratic nature of the web by using its vast link structure as an indicator of an individual page's value. In essence, Google interprets a link from page A to page B as a vote, by page A, for page B. But, Google looks at more than the sheer volume of votes, or links a page receives; it also analyzes the page that casts the vote. Votes cast by pages that are themselves 'important' weigh more heavily and help to make other pages 'important

#9  invosoft posted on Jun 29, 2009 11:54 UTC
I get "Could not install extension..bad version number"
Andrew replied on Jul 12, 2009 02:49 UTC :
Google Updated the Extension Packaging Technology on developer version 3.0.189.0. I just update PageRank Status to version 2.0, please re-install it.

#10  Maarten posted on Jul 02, 2009 11:31 UTC
Same here, [...] bad version number.
Andrew replied on Jul 12, 2009 02:51 UTC :
Google Updated the Extension Packaging Technology on developer version 3.0.189.0. I just update PageRank Status to version 2.0, please re-install it.

#11  snel lenen posted on Jul 02, 2009 14:57 UTC
same here...

#12  andrii posted on Jul 06, 2009 13:01 UTC
the same here

#13  WATCH posted on Jul 07, 2009 19:28 UTC
WAS EVEN BETTER.

#14  sol posted on Jul 07, 2009 20:11 UTC
couldnt install -enable-extensions
also when i open properties, it displays different then the photo at the instructions
please help
i need the tool badly
Andrew replied on Jan 11, 2010 09:37 UTC :
Fixed, please re-install it.

#15  Panama posted on Jul 08, 2009 13:56 UTC
Yeah, bad version number here too
Andrew replied on Jul 12, 2009 02:53 UTC :
Google Updated the Extension Packaging Technology on developer version 3.0.189.0. I just update PageRank Status to version 2.0, please re-install it.

#16  william posted on Jul 08, 2009 22:44 UTC
cannot get down loaded page rank extension file to install. chrome does not recognise command "file:///c:/pagerank.crx

Have spent hours playing with different options , please help. Using dev version 2. ...
Andrew replied on Jul 12, 2009 02:54 UTC :
Google Updated the Extension Packaging Technology on developer version 3.0.189.0. I just update PageRank Status to version 2.0, please re-install it.

#17  Myke posted on Jul 09, 2009 01:38 UTC
I can't download it either, I'm getting an error message.
Andrew replied on Jul 18, 2009 02:41 UTC :
Fixed, please re-install it.

#18  mr soft posted on Jul 16, 2009 14:51 UTC
I currently use Portable version, nothing shortcut, so what must i do?

#19  Date posted on Jul 17, 2009 11:19 UTC
You will need Chromium browser to use extensions, not Chrome.
Chome latest version is 2.xx and Chromium is Deverloper version that starts with 3.
You can download Chromium here: http://build.chromium.org/buildbot/snapshots/chromium-rel-xp/
- check the LATEST directory for recent build

#20  syahnan posted on Jul 27, 2009 13:40 UTC
great,,,,,

#21  Liju.Eliazer posted on Jul 30, 2009 15:38 UTC
When I try "Add --enable-extensions parameter" I got the below error message.

The name 'C:\Documents and Settings\breezego\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe --enable-extensions' specified in the target box is not valid. Make sure the path and the file name are correct.

I am using Chrome 3.0.195.4 version.

Please help me
Andrew replied on Aug 01, 2009 12:21 UTC :
Are you sure you entered the parameter as below?

#22  john posted on Aug 03, 2009 16:10 UTC
Thanks a lot for this extension. It works perfectly fine for me.

#23  Cloud posted on Aug 08, 2009 00:57 UTC
Hi Andrew, could you add 'Show Alexa Rank' feature to this toolbar?

#24  Outpost Smart Water Meters posted on Aug 10, 2009 04:07 UTC
@liju - The quotes should stay around the "c:\.....chrome.exe" and then add the -enable-extensions after the quotes.

#25  Victor posted on Aug 11, 2009 02:53 UTC
Thank you for your tip, OSWM!

#26  cheatgame posted on Aug 11, 2009 17:34 UTC
great plugin, I wonder how to uninstall this ? thanks :)
Andrew replied on Aug 12, 2009 04:17 UTC :
To uninstall the extension, there is an article: How to uninstall Google Chrome extensions?

#27  Katalok posted on Aug 15, 2009 19:29 UTC
It's not working well. I get N/A or PageRank:ad for most urls i visit.
Andrew replied on Aug 16, 2009 01:45 UTC :
Hi Katalok, I have noticed this problem. "PageRank: ad" means that Google blocked our request. I will fix this problem ASAP.

#28  Rob posted on Aug 21, 2009 05:45 UTC
It won't let me open the .crx file, though I've added the text to the target box like you said.

Any ideas?

#29  Arnaud posted on Aug 27, 2009 00:03 UTC
Hi,

You may be interested in trying an alternative Chrome extension for viewing websites PageRank:

http://code.google.com/p/chromerank/

Enjoy!

#30  gadarf posted on Sep 02, 2009 23:40 UTC
Better.

#31  dress posted on Sep 08, 2009 12:30 UTC
very good.

#32  Instant Payday Loans posted on Sep 10, 2009 22:34 UTC
This is real good.. thank you...

#33  Link posted on Sep 14, 2009 18:01 UTC
I just followed all directions, got the extension to install correctly, but every page shows up as n/a pagerank. Any ideas?

#34  Liju.Eliazer posted on Sep 15, 2009 12:44 UTC
Hi Andrew,

Below is the way I done. But I am not able to active the extension.

"C:\Documents and Settings\BreezeGo\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe -enable-extensions"

Thanks Outpost Smart Water Meters for advice.

#35  Liju.Eliazer posted on Sep 15, 2009 12:48 UTC
Hi Andrew,

I just made all the steps but getting me the same error. Below is how I tried to enable the extension. But not working. Please advice

"C:\Documents and Settings\BreezeGo\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe--enable-extensions"

Thanks Outpost Smart Water Meters for your advice

#36  Howard @ French Property posted on Sep 16, 2009 17:51 UTC
I just followed all directions too, got the extension to install correctly after getting .exe" --enable-extensions sorted, but every page shows up as n/a pagerank. Any ideas please?

#37  P11D posted on Sep 25, 2009 03:56 UTC
Does not work for new builds.

#38  Chantu posted on Sep 26, 2009 07:53 UTC
Hi
The extension looks good.
Do i need to install the Chrome Developer Version for it ?

Requirement: At least Google Chrome Developer Version 3.0.189.0

I am using Google chrome (3.0.195.21) .. And its latest updated version.

Will the extension work on it or i need to install other version.

Please clarify.

Thanks
Chantu

#39  Deker posted on Sep 27, 2009 21:34 UTC
Thanks for this extension. Really useful for seo webmasters.

#40  Cy-jhae posted on Oct 01, 2009 16:13 UTC
hello... why i cannot put the enable-extensions in the chrome properties always error I have installed google chrome 4.0.213.1.. and what i found in target area (in properties) they have " " in it. will i remove this? or retain and why I am getting error when doing this extension.. please need help :) tnx

#41  lowellpendon posted on Oct 03, 2009 17:14 UTC
The extension does display at the left bottom of the browser, however its not reporting any PageRank as compared to PageRank Status which can be drag and drop to bookmarks bar, it's always "PageRank: N/A"

#42  stylight posted on Oct 07, 2009 16:26 UTC
I installed the extension, but the only thing I get in the status line is "PageRank: N/A". Any idea? Tx.

#43  Bruno Bernardino posted on Oct 07, 2009 19:40 UTC
I get the same problem as lowellpendon and stylight (two previous comments)

#44  iFerry: Washington State Ferry I posted on Oct 07, 2009 20:00 UTC
Ditto. I get "PageRank: N/A" and I followed the instructions listed above exactly. Restarted a couple of times in addition. It looks cool...any help you can provide will be *greatly* appreciate. Thanks for providing the plugin!

#45  tv mounts posted on Oct 13, 2009 11:02 UTC
better

#46  linki sponsorowane posted on Oct 19, 2009 08:59 UTC
I installed the extension too, but the only thing I get in the status line is <b>PageRank: N/A</b>. Any help guys? Thx.

#47  bam posted on Oct 20, 2009 20:28 UTC
Would like to see a "how to uninstall" mention especially since it appears for some time now that a lot of users install and then can't use the plugin (the infamous N/A glitch).

Guess I'm off to figure out how to uninstall a chrome extension. Guess I have to sometime...

LOVE the idea of your plugin though, something chrome definitely needs. :) So, big thx. I imagine tough to keep up with Chrome updates...

Good luck.

#48  kinda sucks posted on Oct 27, 2009 21:47 UTC
Would really appreciate uninstall instructions. Followed some somewhere but now the "PageRank: N/A" doesn't show up but I have an empty space there that looks retarded. Thx

#49  emily posted on Oct 27, 2009 23:05 UTC
I've installed this several times, and still get PageRank: N/A. Any way to get it to work properly. Thanks so much, I really need this so I don't have to go back to using Firefox!

#50  zooper posted on Oct 28, 2009 19:15 UTC
To uninstall
goto your customize and control (the wrench tool icon)
click on Extensions
the extension is on the left

#51  pramod kumar posted on Oct 29, 2009 15:45 UTC
Hello,
below plugins code for "Links of page" is not working in Chrome


javascript:var%20t=document.getElementsByTagName('a');for(i=0;i<t.length;i++){if(t[i].rel.toLowerCase()=='nofollow'){void(t[i].style.color='red');}}

Pramod Kumar
SEO

#52  timmytom posted on Nov 07, 2009 01:43 UTC
so....any update on the PageRank: N/A thing?

#53  AK posted on Nov 09, 2009 04:53 UTC
Does the "PageRank: N/A" have anything to do with the version? I'm using 4.0.237.0

#54  arabia posted on Nov 09, 2009 11:19 UTC
hanks a lot for this extension. It works perfectly fine for me.
http://forum.arab-ia.com

#55  dfasffas posted on Nov 11, 2009 03:27 UTC
non

#56  תאורה למטבח posted on Nov 16, 2009 20:12 UTC
I re-installed it, but nothing has been changed.

#57  designer handbags posted on Nov 24, 2009 05:20 UTC
it not working, PageRank N/A always

#58  patach posted on Nov 24, 2009 18:27 UTC
hi, i already install your plugin but appears PageRank: N/A and it happen with all pages inclusive with www.google.com

#59  diamonds posted on Dec 01, 2009 06:38 UTC
I tried to install but I am not able to use.

#60  solo ads posted on Dec 01, 2009 06:51 UTC
Thanks for this tools, it has lot of use for me.

#61  Ian posted on Dec 02, 2009 01:38 UTC
It's not working with latest update of Chrome

#62  asturcon3 posted on Dec 02, 2009 21:51 UTC
I'm still waiting for chrome to support this.. it should be SO easy

#63  hi posted on Dec 21, 2009 23:57 UTC
THe latest Version of Chrome canceled the toolstrip.

#64  Magique-Référencement posted on Dec 22, 2009 00:23 UTC
This SEO tool displays the PageRank of web pages : https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/kejgfmegdgcpopngibejchmpcndccfnb

#65  tagecho posted on Jan 02, 2010 16:36 UTC
Thanks I will try .

#66  Engagement rings posted on Jan 05, 2010 18:49 UTC
I have installed page rank checker with google chrome.Thanks to you.

#67  road trip posted on Jan 05, 2010 18:51 UTC
Nice posting.

#68  libel posted on Jan 07, 2010 08:31 UTC
Google chrome is faster than other browsers and it is really a necessity for PR checker with google chrome.Nice postings. Thanks

#69  Forum Indonesia posted on Jan 15, 2010 17:06 UTC
Thanks for sharing this great extension. Google chrome is the best browser that is available presently.

#70  rolf posted on Jan 17, 2010 03:39 UTC
I already have my google chrome and I clicked "install PageRank Status Extension" A window says "not enabled". What should I do?

#71  slaim posted on Jan 28, 2010 12:44 UTC
Nice posting.

#72  slaim posted on Jan 28, 2010 12:45 UTC
Thanks I will try .

#73  Google Chrome SEO Toolbar posted on Jan 30, 2010 13:27 UTC
rolf: You'll need to make sure you've downloaded the latest version of Google Chrome. I've heard a few people say they're updater isn't updating Chrome so just download it manually.

#74  Evden eve nakliye posted on Jan 31, 2010 16:51 UTC
I can not change the name of target. Why?

#75  car hire posted on Feb 02, 2010 11:14 UTC
I am was looking for this software for long time and now I am glad to get this.Thank you

#76  Seo consultant posted on Feb 09, 2010 13:51 UTC
That's really useful, though I used Seo Quake most of the time..but, this is one good way also.

#77  Dentists Preston posted on Feb 09, 2010 22:43 UTC
great Job, works really well , very handy!!
thanks for the tips

#78  Donna posted on Feb 14, 2010 23:14 UTC
How do you add that parameter for the Mac version of Chrome?

#79  carter posted on Feb 19, 2010 23:01 UTC
i made a chrome seo tool too it pulls tons of info check it out here http://j.mp/installSEO

#80  Yaz Gallbladder posted on Mar 03, 2010 07:25 UTC
This chrome SEO tool is really efective.Thanks

#81  Johannson posted on Mar 04, 2010 15:57 UTC
really good tools.
Also i can advise to try seoquake - imho it is effective enough.
btw it was updated today: https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/akdgnmcogleenhbclghghlkkdndkjdjc

#82  web design posted on Mar 10, 2010 06:18 UTC
Below is the way I done. But I am not able to active the extension.

"C:Documents and SettingsBreezeGoLocal SettingsApplication DataGoogleChromeApplicationchrome.exe -enable-extensions"

Thanks Outpost Smart Water Meters for advice.


I still find this error, could you please tell me to deal with it.

#83  Data Recovery posted on Mar 11, 2010 06:58 UTC
I had page rank status checker for firefox but I was looking for Chrome and it is really helpful

#84  Driving Experiences posted on Mar 12, 2010 10:36 UTC
Thanks for the download, saves me loads of time as I now don't need to flick between browsers to get that all important PR info

#85  Steven posted on Mar 15, 2010 17:41 UTC
Working smooth!

#86  Plasma TV posted on Mar 28, 2010 21:52 UTC
this is very good feature. I missed google toolbar on chrome. Thanks for solution.

#87  Oiseaux posted on Mar 29, 2010 21:35 UTC
Iv'e only just switched to Chrome and was hoping I would eventually find. Thanks

#88  Payday Loans posted on Apr 21, 2010 10:53 UTC
A massive help - thank you.

#89  Nick Kellet posted on May 11, 2010 14:59 UTC
This is great. Any chance of adding Compete ranking?

#90  seo specialist posted on May 29, 2010 00:18 UTC
I've been looking for this! Thanks

#91  Amy posted on Jun 11, 2010 10:56 UTC
Had download,found it usefull,thanks a lot!!

#92  Whicker Trunk posted on Jun 22, 2010 04:56 UTC
Thank you for this helpful plugins.
I'm downloading now :)

#93  Shahab Khan posted on Jul 03, 2010 08:15 UTC
Looks nice. I have just downloaded it!!

#94  logiciel de referencement posted on Jul 04, 2010 23:06 UTC
thanks a lot !

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I love to use Google Chrome and wait for long time for its plugin. Thanks a lot to share these helpful plugins with us.

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#98  Colocation posted on Jul 26, 2010 20:25 UTC
great Job, works really well , very handy!!
thanks for the tips

#99  Dedicated Server posted on Jul 28, 2010 21:37 UTC
I installed page rank checker with google chrome and this is amazing!Thank you!

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#103  news posted on Aug 13, 2010 04:58 UTC
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#104  discount watches posted on Aug 14, 2010 18:18 UTC
Working smooth!

#105  the_x posted on Aug 18, 2010 03:59 UTC
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#106  the_x posted on Aug 18, 2010 04:00 UTC
thanks!

#107  Payday Loan Companies posted on Aug 22, 2010 12:43 UTC
I use Chrome for day-to-day browsing for its lightning quick speed, but I generally use Firefox for its addons! This extension here for PR is very good and if great extensions like this continue to come then I may use Chrome much more. Thanks.

#108  Tactical Vests posted on Aug 23, 2010 05:51 UTC
Awesome! Thank you so much!

#109  bespy posted on Aug 27, 2010 07:40 UTC
Thank you for great article. Here you give information in perfect way .Keep it up.

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