Steem Follower Checker

A browser extension to get total number of followers, median reputation, and follower network strength for a Steem account.

Steem Follower Checker Browser Extension

Installation Instructions

Installing from GitHub Repository:

1. Navigate to the GitHub repository of the Steem Follower Checker Browser Extension.
2. Click on the green "Code" button and select "Download ZIP" to download the extension package (Steem-Follower-Checker-master.zip).
3. Extract the contents of the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your computer.
4. Open your browser (Brave or Chrome).
5. Navigate to the browser's extension management page:
   • Brave: Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner, select "More tools" > "Extensions". (or go to brave://extensions in the URL bar)
   • Chrome: Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner, select "More tools" > "Extensions".
6. Ensure that Developer Mode is enabled:
   • Toggle the switch labeled "Developer mode" in the top-right corner.
7. Drag and drop the extracted extension folder onto the extension management page.
   • Alternatively, click on the "Load unpacked" button and select the extracted extension folder.
8. The Steem Follower Checker extension should now be installed and visible in the extension list.
9. Ensure the extension is enabled by toggling the switch next to its name in the extension list.
10. Press the "Details" button for the newly installed extension, and click on the "Pin to toolbar" toggle.
11. Once the extension is installed and enabled, it is recommended to disable Developer Mode for security reasons:
    • Toggle the switch labeled "Developer mode" again to turn it off.
12. The extension is now installed and ready to use. You can access its features by clicking on its icon in the browser toolbar.

Contributing

If you would like to contribute to this project, please fork the repository and submit a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue to discuss what you would like to change.

Contact

For any questions or suggestions, feel free to open an issue on the GitHub repository or contact the repository owner directly.

Revisions

• June 30, 2024 - Scoring algorithm update for Q2/2024

Disclaimer

This extension is provided as-is without warranty of any kind. The developer is not responsible for any issues that may arise from using this extension.

References

• 20240518 - Introducing "Steem Follower Checker": A new Open Source browser plugin
• 20240524 - Curating for Value: How "Follower Network Strength" Improves Steem Post Ranking
• 20240607 - Feedback requested: June 30 release candidate for "Steem Follower Checker" browser extension