Get the direct link to a video on reddit

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
December 10, 2021
Size
51.25KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.75 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
*://reddit.com/*
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Reddit Video Linker Extension

Chrome extension that adds a button to the context menu (right-click) on reddit to directly link to a video hosted by reddit at v.redd.it. To use it, right click on the full link to a post (from the main page, this is the link saying \"54 comments\", or whatever number), and click \"Get direct video link.\" A dialog will pop up allowing you to copy it directly.

Does not support videos with sound, this is only for GIFs hosted by reddit.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Reddit Video Linker", "short_name": "vreddit-extension", "version": "1.0.1", "author": "Sophie Debs", "permissions": ["contextMenus", "*://reddit.com/*"], "background": {"scripts": ["main.js"]}, "description": "Get the direct link to a video on reddit", "icons": { "128": "img/icon128.png", "16": "img/icon16.png", "32": "img/icon32.png", "48": "img/icon48.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Video Linker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Reddit Video Linker 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 Video Linker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Reddit Video Linker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Reddit Video Linker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Reddit Video Linker 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 Video Linker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Reddit Video Linker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Reddit Video Linker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Reddit Video Linker 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 Video Linker 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 Video Linker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Reddit Video Linker 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 Video Linker extension file

Select and download the Reddit Video Linker 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 Video Linker 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 Video Linker 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 Video Linker 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 Video Linker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Aleksandar Micic (ID: 00000081f70372fb) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/12/2023 Doesn't really work

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Grotesque (ID: 0000009954364357) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/25/2020 No sound in the video from direct link :(

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Harry (ID: 0000002cc1c01395) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/27/2020 Great little extension that does what it's designed to do! But be sure to read the description, as audio isn't supported. If that could change in the future this would be a 5 star!