.crx file install in chrome

Question

I have just created a very simple chrome extension and it works fine. But when I converted to .crx file and try to open it with chrome, nothing happens. my chrome browser versio

Answer 1

Update: appears to have stopped working since Chrome 80

Drag & Drop the '.crx' file on to the 'Extensions' page

1. Settings - icon > Tools > Extensions
   ( the 'hamburger' icon in the top-right corner )

2. Enable Developer Mode ( toggle button in top-right corner )

3. Drag and drop the '.crx' extension file onto the Extensions page from step 1
   ( crx file should likely be in your Downloads directory )

4. Install

Source: Chrome YouTube Downloader - install instructions