Fix for \”Please Activate Developer Mode for Orange Monkey….\” -

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Are you getting a frustrating pop-up that says:

\”Please activate developer mode. For Orange Monkey and scripts to work correctly, you must enable developer mode. To enable it, go to chrome://extensions/ and click the button in the right corner of the screen. If after enabling developer mode and reloading the page you see this message, please restart the extension (turn off and on) or restart the browser.\”

If so, you\’re not alone. Many users of the Orange Monkey extension face this issue when browsing websites with scripts or custom functionality. But don\’t worry — this blog post will walk you through exactly how to fix it.

🎥 Watch the Fix in Action!
If you prefer a video walkthrough, here’s a step-by-step YouTube tutorial to guide you visually:

Table of Contents

What Is the Orange Monkey Extension?

Orange Monkey is a browser extension, similar to Tampermonkey or Greasemonkey, that allows users to run custom scripts on websites. These scripts can enhance user experience, block ads, automate actions, or change how web pages behave.

However, for these scripts to run correctly, especially during development or testing, Orange Monkey requires that Developer Mode be enabled in your browser.

⚠️ Why the Error Appears

When Developer Mode is not enabled, Orange Monkey cannot function as expected. That’s when the following error pop-up appears repeatedly:

\”Please activate developer mode…\”

Even if you close the message, it may keep appearing until the correct action is taken. Let\’s fix it step by step.

🔧 How to Fix the Orange Monkey Developer Mode Error

Follow these steps carefully:

✅ Step 1: Open Chrome Extensions Page

When the error pop-up appears, note the address mentioned in the message: chrome://extensions/.
Copy this address.
Open a new tab in your Chrome browser.
Paste the copied address in the address bar and then press Enter key.

This will open the Chrome Extensions management page.

✅ Step 2: Enable Developer Mode

Once on the Extensions page, look at the top right corner.
You will see a toggle labeled \”Developer Mode\”.
Click the toggle to turn it on.

Once you click the toggle, its color will change from grey to blue, indicating that it is enabled.

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✅ Step 3: Refresh the Website

Now return to the website where the error appeared.
Click the Refresh button in the top-left corner of the Chrome browser (or press F5 on your keyboard).

Congratulations! The error should now be gone.

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Image: Saad Zaman Tanoli / Get Information and Knowledge

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is Developer Mode in Chrome?

Ans: Developer Mode allows Chrome to load and run unpacked extensions, often used for testing or running scripts via extensions like Orange Monkey.

Q2: Is it safe to enable Developer Mode?

Ans: Yes, it is safe as long as you only use trusted extensions. Enabling Developer Mode gives you access to more controls but does not affect browser security on its own.

Q3: Will enabling Developer Mode cause any issues?

Ans: Usually no, but if you have a lot of extensions or scripts, some may load in ways Chrome flags. Stick with known sources.

Q4: What should I do if the message appears again even after enabling Developer Mode?

Ans: Try the following:

Restart the browser.
Turn the extension off and back on from the Extensions page.
Reinstall the extension if the problem persists.

Q5: Can I disable Developer Mode later?

Ans: Yes. Simply return to chrome://extensions/ and toggle Developer Mode off anytime. However, doing so may cause Orange Monkey scripts to stop working.

📸 Final Result

Once you’ve enabled Developer Mode and refreshed the page, the annoying error pop-up will stop appearing.

📋 Summary

This issue, while frustrating, is easy to solve by following three simple steps:

Open chrome://extensions/
Enable Developer Mode by clicking on the toggle on the top right
Refresh the page where the error appeared

This fix reactivates the complete functionality of the Orange Monkey extension and removes the persistent error.

ℹ️ Disclaimer

This guide is for educational purposes only. All trademarks and browser extensions mentioned belong to their respective owners. We are not affiliated with Orange Monkey or Google Chrome in any official capacity.

Let us know in the comments if this helped you, or if you\’re still facing issues. Don’t forget to share this guide with others who might be dealing with the same error!