Frequently Asked Questions

Help page for Shimeji Browser Extension

• How do I get and install the Shimeji Browser Extension?
  Download the Shimeji Browser Extension from the Chrome Webstore.
• How to make the extension icon appear in the Chrome menu bar?
  To make the orange mushroom () visible in your Chrome menu permanently, click the puzzle-icon in the top-right corner of Chrome and then pin the extension by clicking the pushpin-icon
• How to call a shimeji?
  Click the orange mushroom icon in the upper-right corner of Chrome (Icon not visible?) and click on +1 to call a new one.
• Why does the character not show up?
  If you called a shimeji but nothing happens, possibly:
  

  • You don't have an active internet connection.
  • You have to revisit the web site. Just refresh the page.
  • You could try to restart Chrome.
  • Maybe you have to clear the cache of your browser.
  • Also check: Why does my shimeji not appear on other sites?
  • Also check: I got a message "The current page doesn't want shimejis"
• I got a message "The current page doesn't want shimejis"
  If you see this message, you are visiting a web page that didn't support shimejis. Most common case is that you are trying to call a shimeji from your Chrome Start Page, for example after opening a new tab, which is not possible. First navigate to a regular web site and then call a shimeji.
• Why does my shimeji not appear on sites other than shimejis.xyz?
  First, make sure the extension is enabled for all websites you visit. To do so, right-click the orange mushroom icon in the upper-right corner of Chrome (Icon not visible?) and then go to "This can read and change site data" and choose "On All Sites".
  It could also be the case that you have to call a shimeji if there are none. Also checkout: Why does the character not show up? and I got a message "The current page doesn't want shimejis".
• Why does the character not move?
  If your shimeji is visible but doesn't do anything, right-click on the shimeji and give a command. Choose "do things at random" to let the character move on its own.
• How do I switch or change the character?
  Go to the shimeji directory and pick your favorite character.
• Can I get more shimejis on my screen at the same time?
  You can get up to 3 shimejis of the same character by calling a shimeji, and you can also have multiple characters by getting characters slots.
• How do I get multiple characters?
  Pick a shimeji from the shimeji directory and click the activate-button. A window will pop up where you need to sign in. Click on a lock to see how you can unlock a slot to activate multiple characters.
• Can I use it on a mobile phone?
  No, the Shimeji Browser Extension is currently not supported on mobile devices.
• Is it free to use?
  Yes, you can get the Shimeji Browser Extension for free. We run ads to fund this site.
• How to uninstall?
  To fully uninstall the extension, go to the Chrome Store and click "Remove from Chrome". Or read: How to temporarily turn off the extension?.
• How to turn off the extension?
  To turn off the extension temporarily you can click on the orange mushroom icon at the top-right cornor of Chrome (Icon not visible?) and than hit "Dismiss" to remove the shimejis from your screen.
• Is it safe to use?
  Yes, the Shimeji Browser Extension is made for you to play with and will not harm your computer in any way. But use it with caution while your are doing an important job, because if shimejis start meshing around with elements on a web page you are probably forced to refresh the page.
• Will it track my browsing activity?
  No, the Shimeji Browser Extension will not track any of the websites you visit. But we do track, in an anonymized way, how many active users are using the extension. Read our privacy policy for more details.
• Is shimeji a virus?
  No, the Shimeji Browser Extension is safe to use if downloaded properly from the Chrome Webstore. Though, on the internet there exist other software applications that do contain viruses. Sometimes people also talk about shimejis as it is a virus because characters will mesh around with your screen if you command them to do so.
• What to do when shimejis broke a webpage?
  When you have commanded shimejis to remove elements from the page, you have to refresh the page to get the elements back. You can also visit the site again.
• How do I request a new character that is not on the list?
  First note that all shimejis are fanart, thus created by the users of the shimeji community, and not created by us. Therefore you can request a character but it is not guaranteed that it will be created eventually. Moreover it take a lot of time to create one. Nevertheless you can vote for your favorite character. See request a shimeji.
• Can I submit a shimeji to the directory?
  If you own a shimeji package that is not listed in the directory, we would love to add it. Right now, we are working on an upload system. Be patient until we have added that feature to the web site, so you will be able to upload it by yourself.
• Can I can create my own shimeji?
  There is no easy or quick solution to create your own shimeji. If you are a skilled artist you maybe will be able to create your own. Right now, we are not able to help you. Please search the internet for tutorials. Anytime soon you will be able to submit a shimeji.