Facebook to Google+ Friend Exporter - Chrome Extension

Migrating Facebook Friends to Google+

Many users are now aware of Google+'s increasing prominence and the resulting impact on Facebook. Perhaps you've embraced Google+'s platform? Are you concerned about potential repercussions for your Facebook presence?

A solution exists for transferring your existing Facebook connections to Google+, facilitated by the Facebook Friend Exporter Chrome extension. However, Facebook actively discourages this practice, leading to an ongoing challenge between the extension and the social network.

How the Extension Works

The extension’s creator, Mohamed Mansour, has committed to ongoing maintenance, stating, “I will maintain this version. Just bear with me.” This indicates a continuing effort to circumvent Facebook’s restrictions.

Currently, the Facebook Friend Exporter is exclusively compatible with the English language version of Facebook.

Language Considerations

If you typically use Facebook in a different language, a temporary workaround is available. You can modify your language preference within your Account Settings, then revert to your preferred language after the migration process is complete.

This allows the extension to function correctly while preserving your usual Facebook experience.

• The extension aims to simplify the transfer of your social network.
• Facebook actively attempts to block this functionality.
• The developer is dedicated to maintaining the extension’s effectiveness.

Successfully migrating your Facebook friends to Google+ can help you maintain your connections across platforms.

Cat & Mouse

Initially, acquiring a substantial number of Facebook connections for Google+ was a straightforward process following the release of Mansour’s extension shortly after Google+’s launch.

Installation was easily achieved through the Chrome Web Store with just a few clicks.

However, Facebook has since disabled Mansour’s initial method, leading him to share the following observation on Google+:

The consequence of an extension gaining popularity is this: Facebook has eliminated email addresses from its mobile website.

A rate-limiting system has been put in place, removing the email field if a user views the profiles of approximately five friends within a brief timeframe.

He further expressed his frustration, stating:

Despite this setback, a new version is under development. This situation underscores Facebook’s complete control over user data; individuals do not truly own their information.

Despite this challenge, Mansour has committed to updating his extension, meaning the process only needs to be completed successfully once to transfer your Facebook friends.

Let’s begin…

Installing the Extension

The process of installing this extension resembles a continuous effort to stay ahead in a dynamic situation. It’s possible that updates may render certain installation methods unnecessary.

The extension can be obtained directly from the Google Chrome Web Store here. It is highly recommended to click Install to verify the functionality of the current version. The installation is quick, and the extension can be easily disabled through the Extensions page within Chrome's settings if it proves ineffective.

To assess its operation, proceed to the Exporting Your Friends section of this guide. If the initial installation fails, return here for an alternative method.

Should the version from the Chrome Web Store be unsuccessful, Mansour also provides the source code on GitHub. This represents your access point to the most recent versions, which are more likely to function correctly!