Block/hide comment sections across the web (social media, news articles, blogs etc).

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Version
2.0.0
Update
November 7, 2024
Size
149KiB
Developer
Category
Users
270
Rating
4.15 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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NoComment Extension

NoComment is a simple Chrome extension for hiding user-generated comments on the web.

On a fresh installation, NoComment does not block any comments; if you'd like to block comments on specific websites/routes only, you can add those websites/routes to your \"Blocklist\".

If you prefer to block comments on all sites by default, you can do that, and add websites/routes to your \"Allowlist\" instead.

You can even use the wildcard selector \"*\" to block or allow comments on specific \"routes\" of a website.

Examples:

www.youtube.com/*
x.com/*/status/*
www.reddit.com/r/news/*

The first example blocks/allows all YouTube videos, the second blocks/allows all X statuses, and the third specifically only blocks/allows comments on all Reddit posts in the r/news subreddit.

You're also able to change the way the comments are hidden; by default they are \"collapsed\" and remove the space taken originally like they never existed, but this can be changed to \"hidden\" if you'd like to keep the empty space the comments originally took.

I'd appreciate a rating in the Google store, along with any constructive criticism you have!

If you're looking to contribute additional code or have any major issues you'd like to report, the GitHub repo can be found at: https://github.com/dsgriffin/NoComment.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "NoComment", "version": "2.0.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Block/hide comment sections across the web (social media, news articles, blogs etc).", "icons": { "16": "icon-16.png", "32": "icon-32.png", "48": "icon-48.png", "128": "icon-128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "service_worker.js", "type": "module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "content.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ], "options_page": "options.html", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icon-19.png", "38": "icon-38.png" }, "default_title": "NoComment", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "128.png" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install NoComment extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install NoComment 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 NoComment extension file

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

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User reviews

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Josh Baer (ID: 000000ae81bffc8c) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/15/2023 Finally got it to do what I want (block comments mainly on YouTube and news sites), but it took more figuring out than I expected. If you're not tech saavy and just want a comment blocker you can install and not have to think about, this is probably not for you. I initially had it on universally, and didn't even realize it was interfering with functionality on sites I use for work. On one website (a client portal where I am required to upload files, which often are accompanied by notes) it showed comments I made previously, but prevented me from editing them. I had no idea this plugin was the issue until I turned it off and was able to edit. Whitelisting every site where it could possibly be an issue is impractical if not impossible. Now I have it set to only block certain sites, which took several attempts and going over the instructions multiple times (which only appear on a pop-up screen, making them hard to read). It is now functioning how I wanted, but if I'd realized how much trouble it was going to be, I would've tried others first. On the plus side, it doesn't interfere with ad blockers. Some of the other ones I tried first seemed to have a glitch on YouTube that would allow ads to get through on top of the video playing, and above the playlist, which was super annoying. This one hasn't had any such issues so far.

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Daniel Hobbs (ID: 0000009ba59d5cfe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/19/2022 Works. Perfectly.

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楊雁雯 (ID: 000000f60deb980d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/27/2021 In my case, it didn`t work on facebook. I can still see comments on it. Can you help me to fix it?

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Mike H (ID: 0000006a63eba5bd) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/24/2021 Works but doesn't work which is a bit of a pain. I primarily got this to hide the toxic comments on youtube which it does however it also blocks the comments for channels I've whitelisted unless I'm using the wildcard wrong which shouldn't be the case as it does kind of work but requires refreshing the video page which is rather annoying. So to get comments on a channels videos to appear I have to load the video, without the comments due to them being blocked, then I have to refresh the page and the comments will appear. Also the settings page is a small floating window which I have to scroll left and right and up and down to change the settings which makes it very annoying to do. Overall the extension does it's job but is annoying and not worth the hassle if I'm honest.

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Maria S (ID: 000000f58f6644c9) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/05/2020 The plugin describes itself as blocking 'comment sections' on 'social media, news, etc.' In reality it is blocking way more than that. This extension blocks medical provider comments on MyChart (a commonly used medical portal that allows communication between patients and their providers), I assume because it has the word comment in the header or something. It is not obvious to the user that a section of the page they are viewing is being hidden by a chrome plugin. This is dangerous. Users don't realize it's affecting the site, don't know to turn it off, and are missing medical information that their doctors specifically sent to them. Please fix this. At the very least - this plugin should be replacing sections with a 'hidden by nocomments extension' text instead of outright hiding them with no indication, so users have a chance to notice the issue on important sites.