Make randomly browsing Reddit and 4chan easy. Simply hit a hotkey to navigate to a random page while on reddit or 4chan.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.2
Update
August 23, 2017
Size
62.07KiB
Developer
Category
Users
59
Rating
4.25 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
Http://a.4cdn.org/*
Https://a.4cdn.org/*
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Reddit/4chan Randomizer Extension

Do you find hitting the random link too much of a chore when browsing reddit? Are custom subreddit layouts causing you pain and misery? Is using the mouse to click a link literally ruining your life? Reddit Randomizer fixes all that by allowing you to easily use a hotkey to navigate to a random page. It also has the ability to show a loading dialogue and include randnsfw results. Truly one of the most revolutionary extensions to come out this year.

In the spirit of breaking new ground, this extension now allows you to navigate to random 4chan threads! No longer will you have to click on a section and read - simply hit the hotkey and magically the extension will think for you. Simply amazing.

* Changelog *
v1.2.2
- Fixed a bug where key code combinations were not working on Windows and Linux machines.

v1.2.1
- Some optimizations to speed up rendering of the options panel.
- Tweaked 4chan selection algorithm to select all boards.
- Tweaked the options panel UI.
- Code cleanup and bug fixes

v1.2.0
- Added support for random browsing of 4chan
- Can specify excluded 4chan boards

v1.1.0
- Changed random function so that sfw subreddits appear when the nsfw option is checked.
- Users can now define their own hotkey in the options panel.

v1.0.1
- Initial release.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version" : 2, "name" : "Reddit/4chan Randomizer", "short_name" : "Reddit/4chanRand", "version" : "1.2.2", "description" : "Make randomly browsing Reddit and 4chan easy. Simply hit a hotkey to navigate to a random page while on reddit or 4chan.", "browser_action" : { "name" : "Reddit/4chan Randomizer", "default_icon" : "imgs/randomizer_icon_48.png", "default_popup": "popup_options.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "http://a.4cdn.org/*", "https://a.4cdn.org/*" ], "icons" : { "16": "imgs/randomizer_icon_16.png", "48": "imgs/randomizer_icon_48.png", "128": "imgs/randomizer_icon_128.png" }, "content_scripts" : [ { "js" : ["scripts/external/jquery.min.js", "scripts/external/jquery.blockUI.min.js", "scripts/external/jwerty.min.js", "scripts/background.js"], "matches" : [ "http://*.reddit.com/*", "https://*.reddit.com/*", "http://*.4chan.org/*", "https://*.4chan.org/*"] } ], "web_accessible_resources" : ["imgs/ajax-loader.gif"]}
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How to download and manually install Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Reddit/4chan Randomizer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Reddit/4chan Randomizer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Reddit/4chan Randomizer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Reddit/4chan Randomizer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension file

Select and download the Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Reddit/4chan Randomizer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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c (ID: 00000027d17f9309) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/20/2022 does not work

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Aidan Corrales (ID: 000000cd5c6211f8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/03/2016 This is great! Better than the other ones!

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Matthew Tucker (ID: 0000002bfd568c1e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/17/2016 Who would have ever guessed such bizarre sub-reddits even existed!