Use this extension to blur out the distracting recommended videos so that you can search for the educational/helpful videos you want

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Version
1.0
Update
December 31, 2023
Size
57.82KiB
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Users
31
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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StudyTube Extension

- A super-simple extension that blocks distractions on YouTube. Don’t get tempted by recommended videos, or even worse: a Youtube shorts rabbit hole. Simply search for the video you want and stay focused.
- If you’re a teacher or a student who is presenting in class and you don’t want to show your home screen or recommended videos, turn this filter on to block it out.
- Site blockers work to completely cut you off from a website. The thing is, YouTube has a wealth of free, high quality content for learning and productivity. This filter will finally enable you to keep the good stuff and block the bad stuff.
- Super simple on/off switch to control filter
- See comments, playlists, sidebar and header (easily find your profile and settings)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "StudyTube", "version": "1.0", "description": "Use this extension to blur out the distracting recommended videos so that you can search for the educational/helpful videos you want", "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png", "128": "icon.png" }, "default_title": "StudyTube", "default_popup": "index.html" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png", "128": "icon.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["content.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install StudyTube extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install StudyTube 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 StudyTube extension file

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

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