Recommended extension awards

March 24, 2011 · by SC

The Opera Add-ons catalog features many recommended extensions. This is a great way for new Opera users to easily find a great extension to use. We want to grow our repository quality even further, and we need your help.

If you can create or update en extension and get it recommended on our site, we will grant 10 of you a gift card equal the value of a Samsung Galaxy Tab!

Sweet! I'm in! How do I get started?

Upload a new or update an extension and make sure you follow the tips below:

The extension must be useful for its intended audience.
It should not have any obvious bugs.
Icon and screenshots should be clean and crisp.
The screenshot should clearly depict how the extension will appear to the user and how it can be used.
Add a concise description to cover what the extension does, and how it can be used.
A high rating from your extension users.

If you have never made an extension before, we've got you covered. Follow the development instructions in Opera extensions developer's guide. Good luck!

Examples of previously recommended extensions

Good luck everybody!

Update! [May 25 2011]: We have decided that out of the total 10 extension authors that will receive an award, at least 3 of those will be dedicated for Speed Dial extensions. :-)

Readers' comments 16

Left under the original article, as archived.

TamilMonday, March 28, 2011 2:44:47 PM
XenoAntaresMonday, March 28, 2011 3:03:35 PM
But why do I have to update™ my shiny little Extension – still beautifully working as if it hatched just yesterday (though still disappointingly underrated or neglected ,p ) – to participate, why? ;)
Arnstein TeigeneMonday, March 28, 2011 3:16:56 PM
@XenoAntares: Spread the word a little and get people voting and using it! I do agree, it is a shiny little thing you've weaved together there.
A.shunMonday, March 28, 2011 3:24:10 PM
d4rkn1ghtTuesday, March 29, 2011 12:17:13 AM
NimeshTuesday, March 29, 2011 4:27:21 AM
I agree with XenoAnrates, what about the extensions which are already available in recommended section - My extension
Mağruf ÇolakoğluTuesday, March 29, 2011 6:11:19 AM
It is so nice and just submitted a new extension I am waiting you improve it
Maybe I am the one of lucky winner
SC.Tuesday, March 29, 2011 4:45:12 PM
@Nimesh, as Spirobind suggested, spread the word about your extension, get some votes and it will help!
NimeshTuesday, March 29, 2011 5:04:11 PM
@Sagar: I did not see any link for votes. Do you mean ratings on the extension page?
OokongWednesday, March 30, 2011 4:12:42 PM
Originally posted by sagar:

spread the word about your extension, get some votes and it will help!

@Sagar Chandna:
I developed Shopping Assistant. Will I get one of 10 Samsung Galaxy Tabs?
Joel SpadinTuesday, April 5, 2011 5:29:26 AM
This certainly boosted my motivation to finish updating one of my extensions.

Will there be an official announcement when the prizes are handed out? For that matter, is there a specific deadline, or is that still to be determined?
JulianSunday, May 1, 2011 5:48:29 PM
Let's coding!!!!!!
IlidioTuesday, May 24, 2011 8:47:07 PM
I recommend these extensions:
Exchange - https://addons.opera.com/addons/extensions/details/exchange/
Streamlined currency convertion from every web page to your own currency. Exchange is a streamlined currency converter for Opera. Obtain seamless and in-line currency conversion to your own configured currency from every web page you visit.
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And this one
Noteit Posts - https://addons.opera.com/addons/extensions/details/noteit-posts/
Add notes to a URL or domain to remind you of the important things.Noteit posts allows for the addition of persistent notes to any webpage.
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And finally, last but not least
Google Reader for Snow Leopard - https://addons.opera.com/addons/extensions/details/google-reader-for-snow-leopard
Make Google Reader look and feel more like a native Mac application.

I hope that no one notice, that this last extension is mine .. I want that Galaxy Tab
e3d3Sunday, June 19, 2011 9:50:31 PM
What's the deadline of the contest. Are there more rules ?
Wind LiWednesday, June 22, 2011 3:01:03 PM
Just ported AutoPager to Opera. Waiting for review.
kyotocafeThursday, June 23, 2011 9:22:44 AM
I absolutely recommend this extension:

Include CSS
https://addons.opera.com/addons/extensions/details/include-css/0.3/

I hope it gets the award