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I am Paul Kinlan.

A Developer Advocate for Chrome and the Open Web at Google.

I love the web. The web should allow anyone to access any experience that they need without the need for native install or content walled garden.

Chrome Extension "Post to Buzz": Getting some stats

Paul Kinlan

In this follow-up tutorial, we enhance the "Post to Buzz" Chrome Extension by adding a share count to the browser action button. This involves making cross-domain requests to the Buzz API's buzzCounter endpoint. We've updated the manifest file to include necessary permissions and added code to background.html to handle tab changes and URL updates. The code retrieves the Buzz count for the current URL and displays it on the browser action button, providing users with real-time feedback on share activity. This subtle update enhances the user experience and provides valuable context within the extension.

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