Visually show alternative text of social media images

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Version
0.8.0
Update
December 9, 2024
Size
22.77KiB
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Users
969
Rating
4.25 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Social visual alt text Extension

View the alt text applied to images without the need to inspect each image or use a screen reader.

It makes the alternate text on social media posts visible to sighted users on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and more. Human generated alt-text is visible on a blue background, AI-generated alt-text has a maroon background and images without alt text (or have non-specific system-generated alt text, \"Image\", for example) have a red line under the image.

Options allow for customization of each color and which sites view the alt text.

To note: Social media sites may change their HTML structure without notice. This may cause inconsistent results when viewing alt text on some platforms. If you notice inconsistencies, please file a bug report at: https://github.com/nickdenardis/social-visual-alt-text/issues
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Social visual alt text", "description": "Visually show alternative text of social media images", "version": "0.8.0", "manifest_version": 3, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*/*"], "js": ["src/common.js", "src/mastodon.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://twitter.com/*", "https://x.com/*"], "js": ["src/twitter.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/*"], "js": ["src/tweetdeck.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://www.instagram.com/*"], "js": ["src/instagram.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://www.linkedin.com/*"], "js": ["src/linkedin.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://www.facebook.com/*"], "js": ["src/facebook.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://bsky.app/*"], "js": ["src/bluesky.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "permissions": ["storage"], "icons": { "16": "/images/visual-alt-16.png", "32": "/images/visual-alt-32.png", "48": "/images/visual-alt-48.png", "128": "/images/visual-alt-128.png" }, "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": {d63bf015-2002-4ef8-96dc-b99bab518ec9} } }}
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How to download and manually install Social visual alt text extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Social visual alt text extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Social visual alt text 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 Social visual alt text Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Social visual alt text 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 Social visual alt text extension file

Select and download the Social visual alt text 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 Social visual alt text 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 Social visual alt text 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 Social visual alt text 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 Social visual alt text extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Uni versum (ID: 0000004091732317) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/07/2023 Thanks for making it working with Mastodon - made my day as visually impaired user without a screenreader. The possibility to adjust font size or space between lines would make it even better especially with longer alt texts for me.

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Greg & Karyn GK (ID: 00000032667cf0c7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/20/2022 It also works on LinkedIn! Thank you! I often recommend this extension.

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Meryl K Evans (ID: 000000197e01d1ea) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/22/2021 I've tried different plugins to view ALT text on social media and this one does it the cleanest. It simply puts a bar at the bottom of the post. If there's no alt text, it's blank and red (appropriately). If there's alt text, it's blue and contains the actual alt text. Another plugin displays the alt text in the middle of the image. This one doesn't.

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Michael Nolan (ID: 000000fcef470b6e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/22/2021 Been using this extension for a few days but it's something I've wanted for a while and it's eye opening to see what alt text people are using on social media platforms. Particularly useful for those involved in posting on behalf of organisations but handy for everyone to use!

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Jake Dolan (ID: 0000005d4892d23c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/22/2021 After only a short period of using Social visual alt text, it is already a tool that I greatly miss when it isn't enabled. I find seeing the quality and consistency of alt text from brands to thought leaders incredibly useful. It helps me write better alt text and hold myself accountable. Most importantly this extension exposes have how common it is for alt text to be missing or non-descriptive which drives home how necessary it is for us all to be better advocates for accessibility.