Re: [crx] Duplicate Chrome Extension Policy

[Patrick Kettner]

Hi Alexander,

We do automate some code duplication checking, but it is something that is ultimately up to the reviewers.

That particular item is being published by the same developer, which is considered acceptable. 

patrick

On Wed, Feb 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM Alexander Gerber <alexge...@gmail.com> wrote:

How heavily enforced is the duplicate chrome extension policy enforced?

Do they only get reviewed when reported?

For example, the following two extensions use the exact same code base and UI:

Shopping Cart Share - Chrome Web Store

Shopping Cart Share - Chrome Web Store

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[Patrick Kettner]

Hi Alexander,

I would encourage you to ask One Stop Support that question  - https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/contact/one_stop_support

On Wed, Feb 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM Alexander Gerber <alexge...@gmail.com> wrote:

Why does that make it acceptable?

1. We don't allow any developer, related developer accounts, or their affiliates to submit multiple extensions that provide duplicate experiences or functionality on the Chrome Web Store. Extensions should provide value to users through the creation of unique content or services.

[Patrick Kettner]

I mean that the people who review it consider it acceptable. If you have questions about their logic, then you can ask them about it by filing a ticket at One Stop Support.

On Wed, Feb 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM Alexander Gerber <alexge...@gmail.com> wrote:

Sure, can you explain what you mean by 'it's being published by the same developer which is considered acceptable'?

[Patrick Kettner]

You will receive an update when one is available. 

On Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM Alexander Gerber <alexge...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi, is there any update to ticket  [7-1853000038343]?

They are duplicate extensions so I don't understand why it's difficult to get an update.

On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 9:24:17 AM UTC-6 Alexander Gerber wrote:

Why does that make it acceptable?

1. We don't allow any developer, related developer accounts, or their affiliates to submit multiple extensions that provide duplicate experiences or functionality on the Chrome Web Store. Extensions should provide value to users through the creation of unique content or services.

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:42:12 AM UTC-6 Patrick Kettner wrote:

[Alexander Gerber]

Hi, is there any update to ticket  [7-1853000038343]?

They are duplicate extensions so I don't understand why it's difficult to get an update.

On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 9:24:17 AM UTC-6 Alexander Gerber wrote:

Why does that make it acceptable?

1. We don't allow any developer, related developer accounts, or their affiliates to submit multiple extensions that provide duplicate experiences or functionality on the Chrome Web Store. Extensions should provide value to users through the creation of unique content or services.

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:42:12 AM UTC-6 Patrick Kettner wrote: