Star History

A chrome extension showing star history graph of current GitHub repository

Star History Chrome Extension

Star History is a powerful Chrome extension that seamlessly integrates with GitHub to provide users with a visual representation of the star history of any GitHub repository. By simply installing the extension and visiting a GitHub repo, users can access insightful graphs that illustrate how the popularity of the repository has evolved over time. Whether you're an open-source developer, a contributor, or just curious about a project's growth, Star History offers a simple yet effective way to gauge engagement and interest at a glance.

This extension serves as a companion tool to star-history.com, enhancing your GitHub browsing experience. Monitor trends, analyze performance, and make informed decisions based on real-time data of stars gained or lost across different periods. Stay informed about your projects and those you follow with Star History!

Manifest V3
Users:
5,000+
Rating:
4.94
(16)
Version:
2.0 (Last updated: 2022-02-07)
Creation date:
2020-02-11
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • https://api.github.com/
Size:
803.84K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
16 hours ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Very useful
  • Works as promised
  • Simple and elegant
Cons
  • No repo comparison feature
Most mentioned
  • Awesome plugin
  • Super-nice
  • Thank you
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Amazing!!!
by Breno Queiroz, 2024-12-19

Made my README.md look so cool!
by Xenon, 2024-08-25

Very useful, thanks!
by Pankaj Kabra, 2024-01-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Star History requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: github.com
Risk likelihood

Star History has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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