Replaces Tumblr's video player (that lacks volume control) with a player with a volume bar.

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Version
0.108
Update
September 23, 2018
Size
43.01KiB
Developer
Category
Users
967
Rating
4.3913 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Better Tumblr Video Extension

Find the source code at https://github.com/jtank4/Better-Tumblr-Video

Replaces Tumblr's video player (that lacks volume control) with the Plyr (https://plyr.io/) video player (with volume control) or Chrome's video player (user's choice).

Select your video player by left clicking on the Better-Tumblr-Video icon in the top right corner of Chrome.

Caveats: Doesn't work on all pages. Some pages of tumblr, like the search page and certain user pages (depends on theme), are completely ensconced in an iframe, which prevents the extension from seeing any videos on the page.

Needs permissions: Storage - to store your preferred default video volume.

Change log: https://github.com/jtank4/Better-Tumblr-Video/commits/master
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2, "name": "Better Tumblr Video", "description": "Replaces Tumblr's video player (that lacks volume control) with a player with a volume bar.", "version": "0.108","icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" },"browser_action": {"default_popup": "popup.html"}, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.tumblr.com/*"],"css":["vid.css","plyr/plyr.css"], "js": [ "content.js","plyr/plyr.min.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ],"permissions":["storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Better Tumblr Video extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Better Tumblr Video extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Better Tumblr Video 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 Better Tumblr Video extension file

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

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User reviews

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boo NEON (ID: 0000002fb3098c58) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/25/2023 essential for tumblr, i just wished it worked on edge, theres no alternative for this extension over there :(

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Vanessa Frost (ID: 000000030eceea17) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/31/2020 This is a sorely needed feature on Tumblr, and it's ridiculous that I need a separate Chrome extension so I don't damage my ears trying to watch videos on Tumblr. (Thank you for creating this, by the way!) My only complaint is that it only worked for one day before the volume bar completely disappeared again. I've tried turning it on and off and restarting my browser, but it's not coming back. Back to the drawing board.

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The Shitlord Symposium (ID: 000000e8af068014) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/21/2020 Currently, the extension does not offer an option to download videos, but! The addition of an actual volume button is already so great! Hopefully you can update it (although, I won't blame you for not doing that, the sites has gone through some troubles) Even if I can only use 50% of this extension, it's amazing for what it can still do! I recommend this just to get a better player for Tumblr videos

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Zachary Williams (Charles) (ID: 000000ca4ac4be00) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/21/2019 the only reason i wanted this is to download the video, doesnt do that

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xyrhoz (ID: 000000ce33549a46) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/20/2018 Works great! thank you fix bug so fast!