The History of Weather Extension
Weather started in 2015 as a quick way to see the forecast from a browser toolbar. I’ve kept screenshots as the extension has changed. Here is the latest chapter, followed by the earlier designs.
The 2026 Refresh
Eleven years after the first version, I’m working on a cleaner forecast, new Clarity and Animated icon choices, and settings that are easier to find. Weather Pro adds a Daily Planning Brief, custom toolbar colors, and optional morning and evening summaries. Recent notifications have their own panel, too.
The website is getting its own free forecast and a Support Center. There is also an easier way to claim free Pro by sharing Weather. Read the full 2026 update for the new screenshots and feature details.
Weather Extension for iPhone and iPad
Weather Extension is now on iOS as WeatherExt. Check current conditions, browse hourly and daily forecasts, and explore interactive radar. It also includes animated skies, widgets, and an Apple Watch companion. See the app and screenshots or download on the App Store.
The screenshots below document earlier releases. Their interfaces and feature descriptions belong to those versions.
Original 2020 update
Over the past 5 years, Weather Extension has gone through many changes. The first version was pretty basic. It showed the hourly and daily forecast. Over time I’ve added the ability to add multiple locations, weather alerts, translated the extension to 32 languages, support for multiple different metrics, interactive radar, inspirational quotes, and more!
Version 5 brings a bold new design to Weather Extension. The first thing you will notice is the background image that will change depending on the weather conditions. I also made sure to keep all the same weather data points so many users have come to appreciate and use on a daily basis. So far the reviews have been wonderful. What do you think Weather Extension will look like in the next 5 years?
2020 Weather Extension v5
2019 Weather Extension v4
2015 Weather Extension v2
