A simple extension that blurs out words you don't like

Latest Version

Version
1.2
Update
September 27, 2019
Size
49.38KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.72222 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Https://*/*
Http://*/*
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Blur It Out Extension

Blurs our any text containing any user-specified blacklisted words. Mouseover the blurred lines to show the text.

Update in Version 1.2:
- You can now toggle whether the blur goes away on mouseover.

Updates in Version 1.1:
- Button to toggle blurring
- Blurs entire object in feed usually now
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Blur It Out", "description": "A simple extension that blurs out words you don't like", "version": "1.2", "permissions": [ "storage", "https://*/*", "http://*/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*/*", "http://*/*"], "css": ["mystyles.css"], "js": ["third-party/jquery-1.12.0.min.js", "myscript.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "background": { "scripts":["background.js"] }, "icons": { "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/icon19.png", "38": "images/icon38.png" }, "default_title": "Blur It Out Settings", "default_popup": "browser_action.html" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Blur It Out extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Blur It Out extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Blur It Out 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 Blur It Out Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Blur It Out 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 Blur It Out extension file

Select and download the Blur It Out 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 Blur It Out 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 Blur It Out 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 Blur It Out 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 Blur It Out extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Alex Plays II (ID: 000000de3f08e0fd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/28/2022 This is the best extension you could ever imagine! This extension should get more attention as it is amazing for so many things... Suggestion is that you should make it so it doesn't sometimes blur the entire page when it detects one of the blacklisted words.

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Mads Feierskov (ID: 000000c7eda45f17) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/30/2021 All the websites I've tested it on doesn't just blur out the word or the sentence, but a very large portion of the site instead, sometimes the entire page. It seems the websites have to built a very specific way for it to work properly.

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KiSSeli (ID: 000000d1827e8697) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/02/2020 In not sure if i need it, but i love it hehe..

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Amy G (ID: 000000486afc732c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/08/2020 Thank you for saving my brain from unnecessary drain due to unwanted topics when browsing for research. It does not work super great on Twitter, but I understand that they are always changing how that website is rendered. Thanks again for creating this! Would donate if you have a donate button. All the best, Amy

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Vincent (ID: 00000038e4e4a2bb) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/13/2020 Would love it if it could hide before the page is fully loaded so we could hide sensitive informations on livestreams or videos easily. Here, it shows for a few milliseconds, but it's already a lot