Penguins

Moving penguins, Flash by Adam Bowman.

Penguins - Interactive Flash-Based Penguins for Chrome

"Penguins" is a Chrome extension that brings a touch of whimsy to your browsing experience by animating penguins in a popup from your toolbar. Designed for older Chrome versions that support Flash, it allows users to interact with the penguins — scaring, rolling, moving, or showing them affection. It’s based on the Penguins iGoogle gadget by Adam Bowman, offering a nostalgic amusement for users who enjoy a little fun alongside their web activities.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.22
(49)
Version: 0.0.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-02-06)
Creation date: 2018-05-05
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 87.54K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension will only work on old Chrome versions that somehow still have access to Flash. For a non-Flash, official version of this extension, see https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ab-penguins/lafedkjifefhamlgolmlecpaekehmbed Enjoy!

Adds a button to your toolbar. Clicking on it will open a popup with a few penguins for you to scare, roll, move or love.

In case Flash is blocked, follow those instructions - Go to chrome://settings/content/flash and click on "ADD" next to "Allow". Paste this - chrome-extension://hmaldlpfgpmhhljpiihjidjgemodjogi/ Click on "ADD". It should start working.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • The extension is fun and a good time waster.
  • Users find the penguins cute and enjoyable.
  • Workarounds exist for enabling features.
Cons
  • The extension does not work due to issues with enabling Flash.
  • There is no 'add' button in Chrome settings, preventing use.
  • The extension sometimes blocks users or does not respond.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with enabling Flash.
  • Lack of an 'add' button in settings.
  • Cute penguins but limited interaction options.
User reviews
it doesn't work when I use the link. I hope you can fix it.
by Chris G, 2022-04-21

its does work any times, its block me all days!
by Phạm Hồng Thu, 2021-12-16

this Add-on does not work!!!
by maxim gherber, 2021-09-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Penguins does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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