This extension will open all links in tabs on Reddit and all Subreddits

Latest Version

Version
1.7.1.1
Update
May 26, 2022
Size
80.09KiB
Developer
whitebyte.info
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.17568 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
History
UnlimitedStorage
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Reddit Link Opener Extension

This Extension will open all Links on the currently opened Reddit/Subreddit Page

It works on all Subreddits and the Frontpage.

Changelog:

1.0.0 : Initial Release
1.0.1 : Bug Fix: \"Only works on the Firstpage\"
1.0.2 : Bug Fix: \"Opens also links from 'recent viewed' \"
1.0.3 : Now works for all Subreddits
1.0.4 : Only unvisited (new) Links will be opened. Can be changed on Option Page.
1.0.5 : You can choose a limit to new Tabs, default is 25. New Design For Options.
1.0.6 : Check for NFSW tag in the link Title.
1.0.7 : Removed Debug Messages.
1.0.8 : Add Keyboard Shortcut Support. Customize Shortcut in the Options. Default is Ctrl+Shift+F.
1.0.9 : Add option to Open comments.
1.0.10: Add option to Open Links directly.
1.0.11: Bugfix.
1.1.0 : Open Reddit Companion Bar automatically
1.2.0 : When no new links are found change automatically to next page - also many bugfixes
1.2.1 : Remove Debug message
1.2.2 : Goto next Page works correct now (All links purple->Press MeGusta->change to the next page)
1.2.3 : Fix Bug: Only open even links
1.2.4 : Updated to Manifest 2 and changed Name of the Extension to \"Reddit Link Opener\"
1.3.0 : Open only links/comments that are visible (e.g. hidden by another extensions)
1.4.0 : Do not open links that are marked as visited through Reddit Gold
1.5.0 : Mark links visited on another computer with Gold correctly
1.5.1 : Fix links not being marked as visited and opened more than once
1.6.0 : Add option to open i.redd.it and i.reddituploads.com image links directly
1.7.0 : Apply band-aid fix to support the new reddit layout
1.7.1 : Add compatibility support for old reddit layout and old.reddit.com
1.7.1.1 : Remove unrequired tabs permission

Permissions:

History: This Permission is needed to check if you already visited a link.

Source:

https://github.com/nickrussler/Reddit-Link-Opener

Credits to leblonk for the code of his \"Open All Selected Links\" Extension.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Reddit Link Opener", "description": "This extension will open all links in tabs on Reddit and all Subreddits", "icons": { "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "version": "1.7.1.1", "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "img/icon19.png", "default_title": "Reddit Link Opener" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "jquery-1.6.4.min.js", "shortcut.js", "contentScript.js"], "matches": [ "http://www.reddit.com/*", "https://www.reddit.com/*", "http://old.reddit.com/*", "https://old.reddit.com/*"], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "history", "unlimitedStorage" ] }
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How to download and manually install Reddit Link Opener extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Reddit Link Opener extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Reddit Link Opener 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 Reddit Link Opener extension file

Select and download the Reddit Link Opener 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 Reddit Link Opener 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 Reddit Link Opener 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 Reddit Link Opener 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 Reddit Link Opener extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Prashant Negi (ID: 00000042013603fb) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/22/2022 Can you please make an option of "Open only comments" ??

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Liam Munday (ID: 000000413391142d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/10/2022 No Longer works?

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Yasuhiro Matsumoto (ID: 0000006dfad964d0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/11/2020 This worked fine until last week but today this does not work since reddit seems had changes layout.

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Matthew Castillo (ID: 0000006a11666fde) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/18/2019 Stopped working for seemingly no reason and I can't find information anywhere on how to fix it.

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Naman Goyal (ID: 000000115c9dab5e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/01/2019 Stooped working today 01/08/2019 nothing happens when u click