Read It Later app to read more and finish your reading list - to use the web for better you.

Latest Version

Version
2.1
Update
October 27, 2020
Size
1.19MiB
Developer
www.paperspan.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.5625 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Tabs
Identity
Storage
ContextMenus
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PaperSpan Extension

Save your interesting articles from Desktop, Phone or Tablet. Read or Listen to them even offline, comfortably.
PaperSpan’s iOS and Android apps comes with enhanced capabilities to easily pickup your articles and finish reading them. No ads, no suggestions.

With this extension,
* Save articles directly to a folder. Create a new folder.
* Save articles of current page, or a link within a page.
* Go to your list directly without a separate login.
* Save from sites otherwise not possible with bookmarklets.

This extension will be a helpful companion to your PaperSpan account for better saving & organizing capabilities.

Got something to say? Feel free to drop us a line. We’re always listening to your suggestions to improve PaperSpan!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install PaperSpan extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install PaperSpan 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 PaperSpan extension file

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

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User reviews

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Laurence T (ID: 0000003808cd15bb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/21/2022 Had problems saving pages. No response from vendor even after contacting twice.

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Surender Yadav (ID: 0000000b498d2299) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/07/2021 Please add a area/space where one can view the highlights done in the articles otherwise the highlights are useless.

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Prashant Sengar (ID: 00000062e93902fb) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/04/2021 Perfect app on Android but cannot login to the extension using Google.

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Zhan Li (ID: 000000375e47a16d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2019 wonderful app. could you set a hotkey like ctrl+q to save pages easier?3x

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CK Quek (ID: 000000c2e63f1a9d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/25/2017 I do wish that they have the option to select which folder to save the page to. Also, the web version does not let you easily move or delete the saved article.