New feature

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Version
7.1.3
Update
February 17, 2016
Size
15.91KiB
Developer
Category
Users
244
Rating
4.3 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Codecademy Redesigned Extension

This extension combines several previous extensions and completely revolutionizes your experience on Codecademy.

- Adds a new Canned Responses feature into the forums for people who type the same thing a lot
- Redesigns the Forums to have darker colors with more contrast, to strain the eye less
- Adds a link in the footer to a GitHub repository containing old posts saved from Groups, including many useful tutorials.
- Makes the notification bell link to your [Discuss][1] notifications, instead of the old notifications page
- Updates the Profile Page, adding 'points today', 'best points day', and best day streak' back into the profile.

Enjoy the improvements, we plan on adding many more :)
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Source Manifest.json

{ "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Codecademy Redesigned", "description": "New feature", "version": "7.1.3", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "permissions": [], "content_scripts": [{ "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": true, "js": ["essentials.js", "siteUpdater.js"], "css": ["siteUpdater.css"], "matches": ["*://codecademy.com/*", "*://www.codecademy.com/*"] }, { "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": true, "js": ["essentials.js", "forumUpdater.js"], "css": ["forumUpdater.css"], "matches": ["*://discuss.codecademy.com/*"] }, { "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": true, "js": ["admin.js"], "matches": ["*://discuss.codecademy.com/admin"] }]}
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How to download and manually install Codecademy Redesigned extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Codecademy Redesigned 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 Codecademy Redesigned extension file

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

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User reviews

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Steven C (ID: 00000074b649f9b1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/15/2019 Used to be one of my favorite extensions before it stopped getting updated...

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Carter Wirig (ID: 000000f6f92731d4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/17/2016 Good Job Guys i personally would like you guys to make a mobile app for my desktop and iPad but it is a good job with making forums look better!

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Bailey Hayman (ID: 000000c50b34e19b) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/10/2015 uhh, am i mising something? It still looks the same.

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Aboubacar Zida (ID: 000000c65398bc81) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/21/2014 it doesnt show up this should be 0 star

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Judy Young (ID: 000000fe7ee0ab56) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/10/2014 It works just as you'd expect and looks great. Thanks for putting the time in Alex!