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!

Extension stats

By: SAWDOG
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.50 (26)
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

Other platforms

MineWeather (v0.5.1)
5.00 (9) 104
MineWeather (v0.5.0)
4.30 (10) 918
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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.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Nice and minimalistic design
  • Informative and provides good vibes
  • Generally works well and reliable
  • Makes it enjoyable to open a new tab
  • Potential for customization with wallpapers
Cons
  • Frequently experiences grey screens and loading issues
  • Recent failures across multiple devices
  • Language settings inconsistent for some users
Most mentioned
  • Grey loading screen
  • Stopped working suddenly
  • Nice design
  • Informative weather updates
  • Love for the extension
Recent reviews
by Carlos Henrique, 2024-08-08

by Satori#, 2024-05-14

awesome!!!!!!!
by qbrin, 2023-12-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

MineWeather is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

MineWeather has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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