Set up the Screenwise Meter extension on your computer

About the browser extension

When you use your computer with the Screenwise Meter browser extension, data about how you use the internet will be collected.

For more about how data collected by the Screenwise Meter browser extension is used, see the Google Panel Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Set up the Screenwise Meter browser extensionon the devices that you use most often.

Versions

The Screenwise Meter browser extension or add-on on is available for:

• Chrome 35+
• Firefox 54+
• Edge 14+
• Safari 14+

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Install the browser extension or add-on

Installing the Screenwise Meter is similar to installing most browser extensions and add-ons.

Chrome

1. Open your Google account Web & App Activity controls.
2. Make sure the Include Chrome browsing history... checkbox is checked.
3. Go to the Screenwise browser extension page and click to install.
4. Click Add to Chrome.
5. Review and click Add extension to accept the permissions.
6. Enter the email that you used to create your panelist account and click Next.
7. Follow the steps to sign in.
8. At the top of Chrome, click the Screenwise Meter icon and choose the panelist who's currently using Chrome.

Firefox

1. Go to the Screenwise browser extension page and click to install.
2. Click Continue to Installation.
3. Review and click Add to accept the permissions.
4. Enter the email that you used to create your panelist account and click Next.
5. At the top of Firefox, click the Screenwise Meter icon and choose the panelist who's currently using Firefox.

Edge

1. Go to the Screenwise browser extension page and click to install.
2. Click Get.
3. Review and click Add Extension to accept the permissions.
4. Enter the email that you used to create your panelist account and click Next.
5. At the top of Edge, click the Screenwise Meter icon and choose the panelist who's currently using Edge.

Safari

1. Go to the Screenwise browser extension page and click to install.
2. Download and install the Screenwise Extension app from the App Store.
3. Open the Screenwise app.
4. Click Open Extensions to see the Safari Extensions.
5. Find the check box next to Screenwise Meter. Make sure it’s checked to enable the extension.
6. Click Always Allow on Every Website
7. Follow the steps to sign in.
8. At the top of Safari, click the Screenwise Meter icon and choose the panelist who’s currently using Safari.

Fix the Chrome, Edge, or Firefox extension setup

To set up the Chrome, Edge, or Firefox extension to track your activity:

1. If the extension isn’t installed, go to the Screenwise browser extension page.
2. Click Install the Extension.
3. Click the Extensions icon Manage Extensions.

   

4. Turn on Screenwise Meter.

   

5. Click the Screenwise Meter icon and make sure “Guest” isn’t selected.