Shimeji Browser Extension
Play with little shimejis while browsing the web.
What is Shimeji Browser Extension?
Shimeji Browser Extension is a fun and engaging add-on that introduces interactive shimeji characters to your web browsing experience. These interesting desktop buddies have unique animations, and interact with page elements. You can control their actions, throw them around with inertia, or have them perform their own animations. Compatible with Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, you can easily turn them on/off as per your preference. Added features in version 2.0 include individual behavior patterns for each character, better animation realism, and an increase in the maximum number of shimejis you can have on your screen.

Stats
- contextMenus
- tabs
- storage
Other platforms

Summary
Shimejis are little characters or desktop buddies that play around on the sites you visit. They interact with the elements on the page. You control their behavior. Pick them up with your mouse pointer, drag them around, and drop them where you want. They can walk, crawl, climb, and jump all over the place. To have a little bit more fun you can also let them throw elements from a web page. They interact with all your favorite web sites. There are many shimeji characters to choose from. Each character has its own custom behavior.
This browser extension brings shimejis to the web and that is why it is available on your desktop computer running Windows, Mac, or Chrome OS.
New in version 2.0:
- Each character has its own behavior.
- You can throw shimejis around with inertia.
- Shimejis will interact with elements on the page.
- They will perform animations on their own.
- Some animations are rare, and will only be shown occasionally.
- You can have as many shimejis on your screen as you want.
- Animations are more realistic compared to the previous version.
- You can easily toggle on/off shimejis at any time using the context menu by right-clicking a web page or clicking on the extension's button in the browser toolbar.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Cool concept
- Fun and entertaining
- Several users express enjoying the extension
Cons
- Issues on switching characters
- Only works on specific tabs
- Several complaints about being constantly asked to reinstall the extension
Most mentioned
- Difficulty in switching the character
- Repeated prompt to reinstall the extension
- Extension's inconsistency across all tabs
Safety
Risk impact
Shimeji Browser Extension is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Shimeji Browser Extension if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Shimeji Browser Extension has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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