Automatic Currency Converter

Automatic Currency Converter

Automatically convert currencies using rates provided by the European Central Bank

What is Automatic Currency Converter?
"Automatic Currency Converter" is a Chrome extension designed to automatically detect and convert currencies on web pages. It provides support for a wide range of currencies, automatically updates conversions in response to AJAX requests, and allows user-defined exchange rates to suit individual needs. The Extension gets its rates from the European Central Bank, ensuring users always have the most recent data at their disposal.
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By: Rynoxx
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.10 (41)
Version: 1.0.19 (Last updated: 2022-07-01)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 104.45K
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Summary

New in the latest update:

  • Improved detection of numbers that should be converted
  • Fixes for latest required manifest version

An automatic currency converter is what the name suggests. It allows you to convert to and from all of the supported currencies! Online shopping has never been easier. The converter is always up to date with current rates from the European Central Bank, so you are assured and guaranteed of getting the latest rates! No matter what page you are using, the currency converter will attempt to provide you with whatever currency you want.

Key Features:

  • Automatically detects the currency used on most pages
  • Automatically converts currencies, i.e. prices, (from supported currencies) using said detection to a supported currency of your choice
  • Automatically updates conversion when an AJAX request is completed, such as when AutoPatchWork loads a new page.
  • Specify additional exchange rate to account for differences between your exchange rate and the official ECB exchange rate
  • Right-click selected text/number and select 'Convert selected text' to get a conversion of the selected number.

Supported currencies: USD, JPY, BGN, CZK, DKK, GBP, HUF, PLN, RON, SEK, CHF, ISK, NOK, HRK, RUB, TRY, AUD, BRL, CAD, CNY, HKD, IDR, ILS, INR, KRW, MXN, MYR, NZD, PHP, SGD, THB, ZAR, EUR

User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Works automatically without need to select each price
  • Option to show both original and converted price is appreciated
  • Only feature-rich and useful extension in Web Store
  • Original price is also visible
Cons
  • Doesn't work on certain websites and with certain currencies
  • Limited options for settings, example, cannot choose which instances to convert
  • Limited list of currencies supported
  • Issues with functionality, for example, currencies not recognized even after setting in options
  • Some users have experienced problems with video playback on websites while using the extension
Most mentioned
  • Limited functionality where certain currencies and websites are not recognized
  • Lack of settings customization
  • Works as expected for some users
Recent reviews
Doesn't work!
by James James, 2023-07-15

Doesnt Work
by Eyal B.A kng Eyal B.A kng, 2020-11-07

didnt work
by Siurek The Dog Siurek The Dog, 2020-01-04
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Safety
Risk impact

Automatic Currency Converter 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 Automatic Currency Converter if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Automatic Currency Converter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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