New Features Added to WP Hive Chrome Extension | 10K+ Users and Growing

WP Hive Chrome Extension

Shams Sumon October 23, 2024

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Have you ever come across the WP Hive chrome extension?

You will be thrilled to know that over 10,000 people are now using the WP Hive chrome extension. Why?

To find out, compare and finally choose the best WordPress plugins for their websites. We just can not thank you enough, our beloved users!

We released the WP Hive chrome extension only a few years back, on November 11, 2020. Our aim was simple, helping the WordPress enthusiasts to find the best plugin for their websites.

If you don’t know yet how the WP Hive chrome extension is helping people to find out the perfect plugin to manage their sites, let us show you the procedures. Keep reading!

How WP Hive Chrome Extension Makes Your WordPress Journey Easier

WPHive chrome extension for developers

Scenario 1: Let’s assume, you are searching for a free speed optimization plugin for your website. What will you do? You will go to WordPress.org and find that plugin, right?

While installing that plugin in your WordPress site, all of a sudden, you discover that the plugin isn’t compatible with WordPress’s latest version, or PHP’s latest version, or showing you a JavaScript error. And more pathetically, it doesn’t provide updates frequently. How would you feel?

It’s a great loss of your valuable time, energy, and effort. That is something not cool!

Scenario 2: After finding and installing the plugin that you want, you discover that there is an alternative plugin that is way better than your chosen plugin. At that time, you would probably think “I wish, I could compare the plugins before finally choosing it”.

Solution: To get yourself out of these situations and make your wish into reality, WP Hive offers some out-of-the-box features.

WP Hive’s revolutionary tool lets you check the plugin, find if it has any errors, and compare the plugin with its alternatives. It also finds out crucial insights like page speed, memory consumption, and many more that can help you make your decision before installing the plugin to your website.

That is why it is already regarded as arguably the best chrome extension for developers and WordPress site owners.

You might be wondering how the WP Hive chrome extension helps you get so much important information. Well, to know that, first, you need to install the WP Hive extension to your chrome browser.

New Features: Subdomain Support and Migration to Manifest V3

The WP Hive Chrome extension has been enhanced with significant updates, including a migration to manifest v3 and expanded subdomain support for WordPress.org. The latest release also comes with security measures, intuitive plugin management, and a responsive design for mobile devices.

These improvements offer a more secure, efficient, and user-friendly experience for WordPress enthusiasts. Let’s learn more about the new features and enhancements.

1. Migration to Manifest V3

Migration to Manifest V3

We migrated from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3. This means the extension aligns with the latest Chrome standards, enhancing its performance and longevity. It incorporates security measures that were not possible in previous versions. The migration makes the extension more resistant to vulnerabilities. By adopting the latest manifest version, WP Hive Chrome extension is better prepared for future Chrome updates and features.

2. Support for Localized Versions of WordPress

Previously, the extension was limited to wordpress.org. However, with the recent updates, you can now seamlessly use WP Hive on localized versions like de.wordpress.org, fr.wordpress.org, and more. This means you can enjoy the same powerful features and benefits, regardless of your preferred language or region.

Here’s an example of the Classic Editor plugin in its Italian subdomain:

Support for Localized Versions of WordPress

WP Hive Chrome extension is working fine even in the localized version of the WordPress repository.

3. Enhanced Security

The updated manifest.json version and content security policy (CSP) help prevent unauthorized access to user data and prevent malicious code injection. These measures significantly reduce the risk of security breaches and protect users from potential harm. The extension is now more compliant with industry best practices for web application security.

4. Intuitive Plugin Redirection Management

Intuitive Plugin Redirection Management

The new popup.html element in Firefox provides a user-friendly interface for managing plugin redirections. Users can easily add, remove, or modify plugin redirections without leaving the browser window. This feature saves users time and effort compared to previous methods of managing plugin redirections.

5. Optimized for Mobile

The extension’s interface adapts to different screen sizes, ensuring a comfortable and usable experience on mobile devices. The optimized design ensures the extension performs efficiently on mobile devices, even with limited resources. Users can access and use the extension’s features conveniently on their smartphones or tablets.

How to Install WP Hive Chrome Extension

How to Install WP Hive Chrome Extension

Installing the WPHive Chrome extension is simple. It can be done as simply as installing any other Google Chrome extension.

  • First, visit the Google Chrome store from your Chrome browser.
  • On the left-hand side, you will find the search bar. Type “WP Hive“.
  • Click on the result that appears on the right side.
WP Hive chrome extension
  • Click on the “Add to Chrome” button.
  • Finally, the extension will be added to your Chrome browser. You will see the WP Hive icon on the top right-hand side of your browser. Yes, the installation is as simple as that.
extension on browser

Best Way to Get Benefitted By WP Hive Chrome Extension

Using the WP Hive chrome extension, you will be benefitted with –

  1. plugin vulnerability test
  2. plugin comparison opportunity, and
  3. crucial insights like page speed and memory consumption, and many more.

1. How to Check Plugin Vulnerability

  • Go to WordPress org and search for a plugin.
  • Click on the plugin and you will find the vulnerability list on the right side of your interface like the below image.
plugin vulneability

This plugin (Dokan) has no vulnerability issue. If it had any issue, there would be seen red cross signs in lieu of green ticks, like in the following image.

Plugin with issues

2. How to Compare Between Two Plugins

  • Go to WordPress.org and search for a plugin.
  • Click on the plugin and you will find a button – Compare Plugin right down the WP Hive insights.
Compare plugin
  • Click on that button.
  • It will redirect you to the plugin comparison page.
  • Type plugin names and then click the Compare button.
Compare WordPress plugin
  • You will get the full comparison result with the winner’s name.
Comparison between two plugins

3. How to Check Plugin Insights

  • Go to WordPress org and search for a plugin.
  • Click on the plugin and you will find a button – More Insights right down the WP Hive insights.
More insights
  • It will redirect you to the plugin insights page.
  • There you can check the page speed, memory usage, user ratings, and many more.
WordPress plugin performance test

Be a Part of the WP Hive Chrome Extension Family

WP Hive chrome extension can save you time immensely by providing you with almost every detail of a plugin instantly that one could ask for. So, whether you’re a WordPress developer, a site owner, or a WordPress enthusiast, the WP Hive extension can be a handy choice for you while searching for a plugin.

If you think you have any suggestions that could make our extension more powerful, feel free to let us know in the comment box below.

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Shams Sumon

Shams Sumon is a Senior Content Writer at weDevs with over six years of experience in content marketing. He specializes in WordPress and SaaS topics. He enjoys simplifying complex ideas and turning them into clear and engaging content. Outside of work, Shams enjoys watching football, especially when Lionel Messi plays. He also loves catching up on movies and spending time with his family.

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