Snake

Name: Snake
Rating: 4.566666666666666 (120 reviews)
Author: The Chrome team

The Snake Chrome extension celebrates the wisdom and wit of those born in the Year of the Snake. Developed by multi-disciplinary artist and animator Hélène Park, this extension blends traditional Korean calligraphy with modern design to bring a unique zodiac experience right to your browser. Users can explore key birth years like 1917, 1929, and 2001, and discover insightful themes embedded in the Snake's symbolism. Whether you appreciate artistic elements or are curious about zodiac traits, this extension offers a creative and engaging journey.

Created specifically for Chrome, the Snake extension showcases Hélène's expertise as a motion designer with the Chrome UX group in San Francisco. The app’s inspiration draws from her passion for zodiac animals, traditional Korean artistry, and playful creativity influenced by Snoopy. Embrace the Snake's sharp wit and cultural depth every time you browse!

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By:: The Chrome team
Users:: 10,000+
Rating:: 4.57

(120)
Version:: 1.4 (Last updated: 2019-03-08)
Creation date:: 2019-03-08
Risk:: Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:: 838.66K
Email:: fi*****@googlegroups.com
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 7,269 ▼ 327

User reviews

Users generally find the 'Snake' Chrome extension cute, colorful, and fun, enjoying its simple and attractive snake-themed design. However, multiple reviewers mention the lack of dark mode and poor color contrast causing eye strain and difficulty reading shortcut text. Additionally, some users struggle to remove the extension and dislike the forced yellow background color. Overall, while the visual appeal is praised, usability issues related to customization and readability are common.

Pros

The extension has a cute and appealing snake design appreciated by many users.
It changes the look of Chrome with colorful and fun graphics.
Simple and easy to use with a nice visual style.
Users express love and enjoyment for the visual theme and style.

Cons

Lack of a dark mode or customization for background and color causes eye strain for some users.
Text and shortcuts on the extension are difficult or impossible to see due to poor color contrast.
Some users find it hard to uninstall or remove the extension.
The color scheme changes to yellow by default, which some users find unpleasant and want to change but cannot.

Recent reviews

dthw nha=))

Đoàn Minh Ngọc, 2025-04-08

Cute qua :))

Duy Thịnh - Jame Lee, 2024-08-29

so cute, i love snakes and this style. just wish there was a dark mode option

bOnk, 2024-08-06

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Snake does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.

Risk likelihood

Snake has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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