Coil

Support websites and creators with Web Monetization
What is Coil?
Coil is a Chrome extension that supports monetization of websites and creators. Built on an open standard, Web Monetization, it validates if a website has this protocol enabled, promising innovative experiences for users and creators. Its open-source nature means that anyone can browse its codebase on GitHub.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 5.00 (24)
Version: 0.0.67 (Last updated: 2023-03-18)
Creation date: 2020-06-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webNavigation
  • <all_urls>
Size: 9.95M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Coil (v0.0.67)
4.64 (22) 108
Coil (v0.0.67)
4.20 (4) 656
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Extension summary

Coil builds on an open standard called Web Monetization (webmonetization.org).

https://webmonetization.org This is a brand-new standards proposal and not many websites support it yet. But it enables some amazing new experiences.

This extension only validates if your website has Web Monetization enabled.

This extension is also open-source. You can read the source code on Coil's GitHub: https://github.com/coilhq/web-monetization-projects/tree/master/packages/coil-extension

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great way to monetize content on the internet.
  • Innovative and opening new paths for the internet.
  • Positive financial returns for content creators.
  • Simplicity and ease of use.
  • Ability to support content creators with small payments.
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • Monetization benefits for content creators
    • Positive user experiences and financial returns
    • Appreciation for innovation and potential growth
    User reviews
    found it through a hackathon, the things it does are really cool and it could grow like crazy
    by Zain Azam, 2021-08-12

    너무좋은프로그램 감사합니다
    by 수퍼스타첸, 2020-01-22

    Coil really is pushing fresh innovation and opening up a whole new path to the internet. The simplicity of it all really makes it that much more amazing. Really looking forward to watching this progress and build out the whole new ecosystem!
    by Dakota Robertson, 2019-09-30
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Coil requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk likelihood

    Coil has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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