ZMetrics guide
How to track crypto prices in Chrome
Install ZMetrics, choose your assets and set up quick access to market data. Follow the steps below to build a watchlist and use the popup or floating window.
Why track crypto prices in Chrome?
Crypto markets move throughout the day, but checking them can interrupt the work you are already doing. Opening several websites, finding the right market pair and switching back to your task adds friction to a simple question: what is the price right now?
This tutorial covers setup and everyday use. For a short product introduction, see the ZMetrics overview.
What is the easiest way to track crypto prices in Chrome?
There are three common approaches. Dedicated crypto websites provide extensive market information, but they usually require another tab. Dashboards can combine charts, portfolios and news, but they are more than you need for a fast price check.
A Chrome extension is useful when the goal is speed. It can place a compact tracker in the browser toolbar, keep a small watchlist ready and open without taking you away from the page you are reading. The right choice depends on whether you need full portfolio management or simply want current market data close at hand.
Illustrative preview. Prices shown here are examples, not current market quotes.
1. Install and open the extension
Use the Add to Chrome link on this page to open the official listing. Once installed, open ZMetrics from Chrome's extensions menu. Pin it if you want its icon on the toolbar. You do not need to create an account to use the tracker.
- On the Chrome Web Store listing, choose Add to Chrome and review the installation prompt.
- Open Chrome's extensions menu, find ZMetrics and optionally pin it to the toolbar.
- Click ZMetrics to open the popup. Each row shows an asset's market cap, price and 24h percentage change.
2. Add assets and choose your display currency
Click the gear icon to open Options. The Assets section contains the search field and your current list. Search results come from CoinGecko; check both the name and symbol before selecting an asset, since different assets can share a ticker.
Currency selection changes the way prices and market caps are displayed. It does not convert funds or make a trade.
- In Options, type at least two characters of an asset name or ticker into Search coin, then click Search or press Enter.
- Find the correct result and click Add. Already added means the asset is already in your list; use its checkbox to show it if it is hidden.
- Under Currency, use Display prices in to choose US Dollar (USD) or Euro (EUR). The preference is saved automatically.
- Close Options with the close button or gear icon to return to the market table.
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These illustrations explain the controls; they are not step-by-step screenshots.
3. Use the popup or toggle the floating window
Click the toolbar icon for a quick popup check. The keyboard shortcut has a different purpose: it opens a separate floating tracker window. Pressing the same shortcut again closes that window.
The default is Ctrl + Shift + Z on Windows/Linux or Command + Shift + Z on macOS. Move the floating window beside your work when you want the table to stay visible.
- Press the assigned shortcut to open the floating window; press it again to close it.
- To check or change the assignment, open Options and choose Change shortcut in Chrome. This opens Chrome's extension shortcut settings.
- Find ZMetrics and assign an available shortcut. If the default does not work, check the assignment there rather than assuming installation failed.
ZMetrics4. Reorder, hide or remove assets
Open Options again to manage the list. Unchecking an asset hides its price row and keeps it in Options. Remove from list also removes the Options entry, with an exception for default assets that have been removed and added again.
- Drag an asset row using the dotted handle to change its position. Drop it where you want it; the order is saved automatically.
- Uncheck an asset to hide it from the market table. Check it again to show it without searching again.
- Use the cross marked Remove from list. If the asset disappears from Options, search for it and click Add to restore it. A default asset you previously removed and re-added may instead stay in Options unchecked; check it to show it again.
For a focused look at asset selection and ordering, explore the customizable crypto watchlist for Chrome.
Read the table and check for stale data
Price is the latest available quote, Market Cap describes the asset's market size, and 24h % shows its percentage price movement over the previous 24 hours. These are market figures, not the value or performance of your own holdings.
The Updated timestamp indicates when the table was rendered, not when CoinGecko produced the underlying market data. It can change when you reorder or show and hide assets, so it does not guarantee that prices are fresh. Use the refresh icon to request a market-data update.
If an error appears, data may be unavailable or the last available values may still be shown. Check your connection and try again later; a displayed value is not a guarantee of a real-time trading quote. If the table says No assets selected, open Options and enable at least one asset.
Is ZMetrics a portfolio tracker?
No. ZMetrics is designed for price tracking and quick market checks. It does not manage wallets, record holdings or track trades. If you need balances, transaction history or portfolio performance, you need a dedicated portfolio tool.
Privacy and permissions
ZMetrics uses focused permissions for its extension features, including storing your preferences and supporting the floating window. Market data is requested from CoinGecko. The extension does not access the content of the pages you browse.
Read the Privacy PolicyFrequently asked questions
Can I track crypto prices directly in Chrome?
Yes. A Chrome extension can show market prices in a popup or floating window, so you can check the market without opening a separate dashboard.
Is there a Chrome extension for crypto prices?
Yes. ZMetrics is a Chrome crypto price tracker for quick checks of live prices, market caps and 24h changes.
Can I customize my crypto watchlist?
Yes. You can search for assets, add them to your list, change their order and choose between USD and EUR display.
Does ZMetrics track my wallet?
No. ZMetrics is designed for price tracking. It does not manage wallets, holdings or trades. See the Privacy Policy for the current data and permissions details.
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