MineWeather

Make your new tab page display a crafty scene based on the weather!

What is MineWeather?

"MineWeather" is a Chrome extension that customizes your new tab page with scenes from a popular block-based game, reflecting current weather conditions. Whether it's a sunny or rainy day, the extension dynamically adjusts the theme of the new tab accordingly. It also provides options for fast resizing and simple switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit. More importantly, it respects user privacy by storing all data locally and not collecting or transmitting any data. It's fun, crafty, and creative!

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Extension stats

By: SAWDOG

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 2,000+ ▲ 1,000

Rating: 4.52 (27)

Version: 0.5.1 (Last updated: 2022-11-23)

Creation date: 2021-12-21

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Overrides new tab: Yes

Permissions:

geolocation
storage
alarms

Host permissions:

https://api.open-meteo.com/

Size: 8.98M

Email: ch*****@sawyerpollard.com

Ranking

# 20313 ▲ 4054

Other rankings

#188 in News & Weather ▲ 3 #71 in weather keyword 26 ▼ 8

Other platforms

MineWeather (v0.5.1)

5.00

(9) 107

MineWeather (v0.5.0)

4.30

(10) 856

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Extension summary

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⛅Customize your new tabs with a scene from a blocky video game based on the weather!

Tip: Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit by clicking on the extension icon!

All screenshots use John Smith Legacy and SEUS PTGI! Support James Stone and Sonic Ether on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonicether https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9104925

Features ⚡ Unique images for 8 different weather conditions. Dynamically adjusts to the time of day. Fast resizing ensures images always fill the screen. Network requests never block the rendering of new tabs. Infrequent background updates keep weather current without battery drain.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Cute and visually appealing design
Accurate weather information, even when moving locations
Simple and informative, providing good vibes
Minimalistic interface
Easy conversion between Celsius and Fahrenheit

Cons

Frequent issues with the extension showing a grey loading screen
Inconsistent functionality across different devices
Confusion regarding language settings and text display
Some users report it suddenly stopped working

Most mentioned

Grey loading screen issues
Lovely appearance and design
Accurate weather across locations
Desire for more customization options
Language display issues

Recent reviews

Such a cute extension. Super accurate even if I move around. Love the options to change to celcius or farenheit by clicking on the extension, nice variety of pictures