Google Chrome Extension Running JavaScript on Load

Question

I would like run chrome.browserAction.setBadgeText method when my popup extension loads. When I put this code on the global scope, it works only when I click on the extension button. But I would like to see the badge when Google Chrome starts. What is the method I am looking for?

Thanks

Answer 1

You'll want to create a background page , which can load any JavaScript you want. The background page is loaded as the browser opens, so it should be fairly trivial to make your code run at load time.