• GiftList News
  • Nov 13, 2022
  • 3 min read

Introducing The Add To GiftList Button

  • Now it’s easier than ever to add items to your gift lists while browsing the web with the new Add to GiftList desktop extension. Just click the GiftList extension icon button and we’ll pull your item details from any site in seconds. Choose your list and click Add. It’s that simple.

    How to Install

    Click one of the links below for installation instructions for your browser. The Add to GiftList Button is now available for all major browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

    How the Add to GiftList Works:

    1. 1. Find items on any site as you browse the web
    2. 2. Click the Add to GiftList Button
    3. 3. We’ll quickly fetch your item details in seconds
    4. 4. Select your list and verify the item details
    5. 5. Your item will be added to your list like magic
    6. 6. View the newly added item on your list
    7. 7. Repeat :)

    Before using the extension, you will need to create a GiftList account at giftlist.com. GiftList makes gifting easy. With GiftList you can create a universal wish list or gift registry, start a group gift exchange, find the perfect gift, track special occasions, and send free e-Cards. What are you waiting for? Sign up for GiftList today.

    Add to GiftList Installation Instructions:

    Chrome Installation Instructions

    1. 1. Navigate to the Add to GiftList Chrome Extension page
    2. 2. Click “Add to Chrome”
    3. 3. Review the permissions prompt and click “Add extension”
    4. 4. Click the Extension icon in your browser toolbar
    5. 5. Click the pin button to save the Add to GiftList extension to your toolbar
    6. 6. The Add to GiftList Button should now be added to your toolbar. Navigate to any product page, and click the extension button to start adding items to your gift list.

    Safari Installation Instructions

    1. 1. Navigate to the Add to GiftList Safari Extension page
    2. 2. You should see a prompt to Open the App Store. Click “Open App Store”
    3. 3. Once in the App Store, click “Get” and then “Install” to install the extension.
    4. 4. Sign in to the Apple App Store with your Apple ID and password
    5. 5. Click “Open”
    6. 6. You should see a pop up. Click “Quit and Open Safari Extension Preferences” to turn on the extension.
    7. 7. Click the checkbox to pin the extension to your Safari browser bar. You should see the GiftList logo in the top left of your browser toolbar.
    8. 8. Navigate to any product page and click the Add to GiftList Button.
    9. 9. You should see a security prompt telling you that the Add to GiftList Button is requesting access to read your webpages. This is a requirement for us to be able to automatically pull in your item details and add them to your list. Click “Always Allow on Every Website”.
    10. 10. You will then see a second prompt asking you to verify your decision. Click “Always Allow on Every Website”.
    11. 11. Click the Add to GiftList Button again, sign in and start adding items to your gift lists.

    Firefox Installation Instructions

    1. 1. Navigate to the Add to GiftList Button Firefox Extension page
    2. 2. Click “Add to Firefox”
    3. 3. View the permission prompt and click “Add”
    4. 4. (optional) Select “Allow this extension to run in private windows” and click “Okay”.
    5. 5. The Add to GiftList Button should now be added to your toolbar. Navigate to any product page, and click the extension button to start adding items to your gift list.

    Microsoft Edge Installation Instructions:

    Extensions designed for Google Chrome can also be used in Microsoft Edge. Please follow the steps below.

    1. 1. In Microsoft Edge, go to the Chrome Web Store.
    2. 2. Select Allow extensions from other stores in the banner at the top of the page, then select Allow to confirm.
    3. 3. Navigate to the Add to GiftList Button Chrome Extension page and select “Add to Chrome”.
    4. 4. At the prompt showing permissions required by the extension, carefully review the permissions, and then select Add extension if you wish to proceed.
    5. 5. You'll see a final prompt confirming the extension has been added.
    6. 6. After installing the extension, pin it to your desktop browser toolbar for easy access.
    7. 7. The Add to GiftList Button should now be added to your toolbar. Navigate to any product page, and click the extension button to start adding items to your gift list.