An extension to focus the reading area

Latest Version

Version
0.0.2
Update
July 26, 2022
Size
1.09MiB
Developer
Category
Users
32
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
See more
Permissions
Storage
See more

Reading Mask Extension

To prevent the loss of focus while reading the long article and focus on the particular area while on larger screens.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Reading Mask", "version": "0.0.2", "description": "An extension to focus the reading area", "manifest_version": 3, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*/*" ], "js": [ "contentScript.js" ] } ], "permissions": [ "storage" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "Icon-16x16.jpg", "32": "Icon-32x32.jpg", "48": "Icon-48x48.jpg", "128": "Icon-128x128.jpg" } }}
Read more

How to download and manually install Reading Mask extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reading Mask 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 Reading Mask extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Zoho Annotator Extension · Productivity 32 119 ★ 21.69MiB

icon

Helperbird: Accessibility & Productivity App Extension · Accessibility 32 156 ★ 11.68MiB

icon

Read Easy Extension · Accessibility 32 5 ★ 1.77MiB

icon

Reading Ruler Extension · Productivity 32 61 ★ 37.38KiB

icon

ReadingLine Extension · Accessibility 32 32 ★ 177KiB

icon

Cubility - The Accessibility Plugin Extension · Accessibility 32 3 ★ 214KiB

icon

Isharat Web Accessibility Extension · Productivity 32 3 ★ 1.47MiB

icon

Pixie Reading Ruler: Boost Reading Focus Tool Extension · Accessibility 32 5 ★ 192KiB

icon

Screen Mask Extension · Accessibility 32 14 ★ 24.05KiB

icon

Bookmark Llama - Shared Bookmarks Extension · Productivity 32 11 ★ 1.06MiB

icon

Date Today for Google Chrome Extension · Productivity 32 300 ★ 373KiB

icon

Zoho Projects Extension · Productivity 32 40 ★ 2.93MiB

icon

ATbar Extension · Accessibility 32 11 ★ 16.69KiB

icon

Pixie Reader: All-in-One Accessibility & Productivity Suite with Math TTS Extension · Accessibility 32 41 ★ 3.3MiB

icon

Fiola Extension · Social & Communication 32 0 ★ 693KiB

icon

ADHD Zapper Extension · Productivity 32 1 ★ 31.16KiB

icon

Less Boring New Tab Extension · Productivity 32 1 ★ 123KiB

icon

TabLIST - Limits and Block Extension · Productivity 32 5 ★ 17.78KiB

icon

ReadWriteMadeSimple Extension · Accessibility 32 1 ★ 294KiB

icon

Blurrify Extension · Social & Communication 32 2 ★ 80.87KiB

icon

Spends Extension · Productivity 32 6 ★ 592KiB

icon

Slash Space Go Extension · Productivity 32 7 ★ 558KiB

icon

MailCompose Assist powered by GPT-3.5 Extension · Productivity 32 5 ★ 269KiB

icon

Pikachu Wallpaper Extension · Fun 32 1 ★ 23.55MiB

User reviews

icon

Marissa Woods (ID: 000000cc0478b0c2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/26/2023 It only works on google on the search pages even when enabled for other websites.