Got rating anxiety? Me too. Rating systems do a great job pairing players with opponents of similar strengths but can also take…

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1.0
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May 3, 2021
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Lichess Unrated Extension

Got rating anxiety? Me too. Rating systems do a great job pairing players with opponents of similar strengths but can also take some fun out of the game. I've found that I'm hesitant to play if I don't feel like I'm in peek condition because I'm worried about my rating. Though ratings can be useful as a measure of progress, seeing my rating fluctuate makes me play less chess, and as a consequence make my progress slower. That's ridiculous!

This extension creates a ratingless experience on lichess.org. Ratings are still at work in the background pairing you with players of similar strength, but you never have to see them. This is the first version of the extension and there are still some ratings lingering around if you really go looking for them. Please let me know what you'd like to see improved, or if you find a bug.

To disable the extension simply click the extension icon at the top right of chrome (it's a blue version of the lichess logo). The icon will turn gray indicating that the extension is inactive and ratings are no longer being hidden. Clicking the icon again will turn it blue and the extension will become active again.

If you find this extension useful please consider buying me a cup of coffee:
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Feel free to send questions, bug reports, and words of encouragement to [email protected].
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Lichess Unrated","version": "1.0","permissions": ["storage"],"icons": {"48": "icons/icon48active.png","128": "icons/icon128active.png" },"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["https://lichess.org/*"],"js": ["content.js"],"css": ["styleb.css"]}],"browser_action": {},"background": {"scripts": ["background.js"],"persistent": false}}
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How to download and manually install Lichess Unrated extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Lichess Unrated 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 Lichess Unrated extension file

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

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User reviews

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benetsugarboy (ID: 000000206cc409d0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/08/2022 works with prettier lichess too!

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Ryan Ellis (ID: 00000095f4c1b300) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/05/2021 Simple and unobtrusive.