Street View Randomizer

Random Street View from around the world inside a new tab.
What is Street View Randomizer?
Street View Randomizer is a Chrome extension that displays a random panoramic street view every time you open a new tab. It utilizes the Google Maps API and allows you to explore various locations around the world without leaving your browser. Please note that there might be occasional errors due to Google Maps API limitations, but the developer is working on resolving them. Enjoy the excitement of discovering new places with Street View Randomizer!

Extension stats

Users: 360 ▲ 2
Rating: 4.92 (12)
Version: 2.3 (Last updated: 2020-06-01)
Creation date: 2020-05-31
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • https://maps.googleapis.com/*
Size: 181.25K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension will display a random panoramic street view any time you open a new tab.

UPDATE: I have received a spike in users, which is amazing! However, this means Google Maps has begun to charge me for requests from the application. I am working to overcome this obstacle and continue to make this usable and cost free for everyone. In the meantime, there is a quota on how many requests we are sending a day which can lead to some errors when you open a tab. Not very pretty :( Bear with me until I figure out a better system here.

Utilizes Google Maps API

User reviews

This is an amazing extension that I love. However there is one issue. When a new tab is opened in Edge on my Surface Pro the gyroscope is active and goes crazy at first so the street view is orienting itself or something. There is an icon in the bottom right that is shaped like a phone with two arrows on either side. If I click on the phone the gyro functionality is turned off. I've been searching for a way to have this be the default setting but so far no luck. Could the developer email me at [email protected] is they have a solution? The five start review is for the amazing extension but this one issue is bothering me greatly.
by Riley Arthur, 2024-08-21

Extremely useful tool for someone who is a level designer/artist for games.
by Gale, 2021-11-16

Fun, never know where you'll end up!
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Street View Randomizer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Street View Randomizer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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