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Installing Flookup

  1. Temporarily log out of any other secondary Google accounts.
    If you do not do this, Flookup might fail to authenticate correctly. Please click here to learn more.
  2. On your computer, open the Google Sheets spreadsheet in which you want to install Flookup.
  3. In the menu, click Extensions > Add-ons > Get add-ons.
  4. In the new window, search for "Flookup" or "Flookup Data Wrangler" and click on it.
  5. Click the "Install" button and then the "Continue" button.
  6. Install the Flookup Data Wrangler add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace.
  7. To allow Flookup to work, read the important "Request access" message and then click the "Allow" button.
  8. When the installation completes, click the button labelled "Done" to finish.

Permissions We Request from You

Permission Granted by Google Why We Need It
See, edit, create and delete all your Google Sheets spreadsheets This permission is required for Flookup to read, modify and write data within your spreadsheets as part of its core data cleaning functions. We do not access or alter data without your explicit action.
Allow this application to run when you are not present This permission enables the scheduling of automated data cleaning tasks, which run at specified intervals without manual intervention to ensure your data remains current.
Display and run third-party web content in prompts and sidebars This permission is required to display the Flookup user interface, including the sidebar and interactive dialogs, within Google Sheets.
Connect to an external service This permission is used for license verification and to enable AI features that connect to external APIs. All connections are secure and encrypted.
See your primary email address and any public personal information Your email address is used strictly for account identification and license management. Your personal information is never shared, as detailed in our Privacy Policy.

How to Try Flookup

Flookup offers a live demo spreadsheet so you can explore all custom functions before committing. Whether you are a new user or returning to the platform, here is the overview:

Feature / Aspect Details
Live Demo Explore all custom functions in our live demo spreadsheet. The demo is view-only but comprehensive. You can see every function in action with real examples. To use them on your own data, install the add-on.
Feature Availability Custom Functions are spreadsheet formulas typed directly into cells, like =FLOOKUP or =NORMALIZE. They have a 30-second timeout, ideal for quick on-the-fly results on smaller data. Available on the paid plan.
How to Start We recommend starting with a smaller subset of your data to familiarize yourself with the settings and results before processing larger blocks.

How to Activate Your Paid Plan

Step Action
Choose a plan Visit our pricing page and select a plan.
Complete purchase Follow the prompts on our secure checkout page.
Check your email After payment, check your email for a confirmation that contains your unique Profile ID.
Activate in Sheets Return to your spreadsheet and navigate to Extensions > Flookup Data Wrangler > Account management > Profile activation.
Submit Profile ID Submit your Profile ID to unlock your plan.

Your plan unlocks unlimited custom functions, schedule functions and the Spreadsheet solver for the duration of your access period. When the plan expires, custom functions revert to locked status.

How to Troubleshoot Your Plan