Erase elements of any webpage in just one click. Less addictions, more focus

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Version
0.0.5
Update
December 4, 2020
Size
281KiB
Developer
Category
Users
195
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Http://*/
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Erase distractions Extension

Erase distractions lets you take back control of how you browse and experience the web.

Tech and media companies have teams of people working to keep you hooked and glued to their websites. Erase distractions helps you defend your attention without having to block the site and go cold turkey.

In order to erase elements of the page just click the extension icon in the top right of your browser and press anything on your screen you want to get rid of. And poof it's gone. Even after reloading the page it won't reappear. Your attention, your focus, your choice. Happy erasing!

**Limited permissions: Only requests permissions to pages you press the extension on**
**Persists the erased elements so next time you visit the page they're still erased!**
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Erase distractions", "version": "0.0.5", "icons": { "16": "assets/icons/16w.png", "32": "assets/icons/32w.png", "48": "assets/icons/48w.png", "128": "assets/icons/128w.png" }, "description": "Erase elements of any webpage in just one click. Less addictions, more focus", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/davidfurlong/erase-distractions", "short_name": "Erase distractions", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "http://*/", "https://*/" ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'", "author": "davidfurlong", "minimum_chrome_version": "49", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "assets/icons/48w.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true, "chrome_style": false }, "background": { "scripts": [ "js/background.bundle.js" ] }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "js/*", "*.html", "css/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Erase distractions extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Erase distractions extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Erase distractions 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 Erase distractions Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Erase distractions 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 Erase distractions extension file

Select and download the Erase distractions 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 Erase distractions 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 Erase distractions 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 Erase distractions 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 Erase distractions extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Kalpana Jethwa (Kuki) (ID: 0000007192ebefd4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/01/2022 its all got what I needed just one thing that would be cherry on top which is to add an option that can undo the erase