Stock Extension

Shows stock information as a browser action
What is Stock Extension?
Stock Extension is a Chrome extension that shows favourite stocks in a browser icon. It displays the current price of selected stocks with color indication. Use the Yahoo Finance API for stock information. Find ticker names with the format exchange:stockname. E.g. NYSE:SHOP

Extension stats

Users: 178 ▼ -1
Rating: 1.00 (2)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2018-10-02)
Creation date: 2018-10-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/
  • storage
Size: 23.03K

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Extension summary

Stock Tracker Extension by nwoodthorpe Chrome extension that shows favourite stocks in a chrome extension icon. Select your favourite stocks and the extension will cycle between them every few seconds showing the current price. +/- is indicated by the text color.

This extension uses the Yahoo Finance API for pulling stock information. Find the ticker name Yahoo Finance uses, which may be prefixed by the exchange. E.g. NYSE:SHOP

User reviews

Doesn't work at all.
by Nick Welsh, 2021-01-26

Tried to add ticker but kept saying add a valid stock. Even tried "NYSE:SHOP" from the description.
by Dalbir Hundal PTxJV, 2019-01-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Stock Extension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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