Reading Stats for Nerds gives you the ability to monitor the time you spend reading

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Version
0.0.4
Update
February 26, 2021
Size
86.91KiB
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Users
55
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Reading Stats for Nerds Extension

Check your weekly reading stats directly within getpocket.com

In the world with reduced attention spans and constant task switching, RS4N nudges you to do the one activity which will positively affect your career — reading.

We’re launching this so that you can keep a track of your ever growing pocket list. It’s not just about how much you’re reading, it’s also about how much you’re saving every week.

OPTIMISE YOUR READING
Keep tabs on the number of articles you save, the number of articles you read and the minutes you read every week.

BUILD & NURTURE A READING HABIT
Motivate yourself to read more by comparing your performance last week vs this week

The stats get updated every single time you open the pocket website. If you don’t measure something, chances are, you won’t improve it. Install the extension today to get started
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Reading Stats for Nerds", "version": "0.0.4", "description": "Reading Stats for Nerds gives you the ability to monitor the time you spend reading", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://getpocket.com/*"], "js": ["js/lib/jquery-3.5.1.js", "js/contentScript.js", "js/lib/sentry-tracing.min.js"], "css": ["css/styles.css"] } ], "background": { "persistent": true, "scripts": ["js/lib/jquery-3.5.1.js", "js/background.js", "js/lib/sentry-tracing.min.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon-128x128.png" }, "icons": { "128": "icons/icon-128x128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": ["/login.html"], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://www.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Reading Stats for Nerds extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Reading Stats for Nerds extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Reading Stats for Nerds 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 Reading Stats for Nerds Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Reading Stats for Nerds 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 Reading Stats for Nerds extension file

Select and download the Reading Stats for Nerds 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 Reading Stats for Nerds 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 Reading Stats for Nerds 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 Reading Stats for Nerds 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 Reading Stats for Nerds extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ishaan Srivastava (ID: 000000c2c8e370f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/17/2020 Simple and efficient way to keep track of my Pocket usage, and help me get more out of the service. Each of the three key metrics being tracked -- articles saved, articles read, and time spent -- provide useful information to help me strengthen my reading habit.

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Aditya Mohanty (ID: 00000070ba41fcd0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/07/2020 This is an amazing extension, always needed something that tells me how much I'm actually reading on Pocket. And this simple extension solves that beautifully by showing the most relevant stats right within Pocket. If you want to improve your reading time or just want to track it better, get this!

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Vaibhav Achantani (ID: 000000d32dcfbd23) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/06/2020 I wanted to track the amount of time I spend reading. The extension helps me prioritise and be mindful of the stuff that I actually want to read.