Icons for GitHub icon

Icons for GitHub

by githubfilesize@gmail.com · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Replaces GitHub’s default file icons with custom Design SVG icons for clearer repository browsing.

Users
5
−3 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#269K
#224K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 24 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 7 months
048Mar 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 5 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 7 months
001Mar 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Icons for GitHub

Looking for better visual clarity while browsing GitHub repositories? This extension replaces GitHub’s default file icons with custom Material Design SVG icons. It maps file extensions and common config filenames to specific icons covering a wide range of languages and tools, making navigation faster and easier by giving each file type a distinct visual identity. Key Features 1) Custom Material Design Icons Replaces GitHub’s default file icons with Material Design SVG icons. 2) File Extension Mapping Maps file extensions to specific icons for clear identification. 3) Config Filename Support Matches common config filenames to the right icons. 4) Faster Repository Navigation Improves clarity so browsing repositories feels quicker and easier. How to Use Step 1: Install the Extension Install the extension in your browser. Step 2: Open GitHub Go to any GitHub repository. Step 3: Browse Files View files with the replaced Material Design SVG icons. Step 4: Navigate Faster Use the distinct icons to scan and navigate repositories more easily. Why It Is Useful This is useful because it improves visual clarity while browsing repositories by replacing default icons with distinct Material Design SVG icons and mapping file types clearly. Target Audience It benefits anyone browsing GitHub repositories who wants faster and easier navigation through clearer file type icons.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−16.7%00.00
30 days−3−37.5%00.00
6 months+3+150.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.011 Mar 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
11 Mar 2026
Size
762 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
drive.google.com
Extension ID
hgcjfbkghfhfghonolkjibcllhmfdhad

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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