Browse Reddit with the Address Bar

Latest Version

Version
1.1.3
Update
December 29, 2018
Size
4.58KiB
Developer
Category
Users
49
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://www.reddit.com/api/search_reddit_names.json
Https://www.reddit.com/api/v1/me/friends.json
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Reddit Omnibox Extension

Navigate to a subreddit or user from the Omnibox, with subreddit suggestions through the Reddit api.

Typing 'r chrome' navigates to /r/chrome. Specify a page with /hot, /new, etc. 'r chrome/new' navigates to /r/chrome/new.

/top and /controversial can also specify a time period with /day, /all, etc. 'r chrome/top/all' navigates to /r/chrome/top?t=all

Leave the subreddit name blank to navigate to the frontpage. 'r ' navigates to the frontpage, while 'r /top/all' navigates to the top frontpage posts of all time.

You only have to include enough letters to specify which page to view. Typing 'r chrome/t/a' navigates to /r/chrome/top?t=all. The selected page is indicated as the first suggestion in the Omnibox, so just add more characters if it's wrong.

Navigate to a particular user with 'r u/name', using similar page breakdowns as in subreddit completion. Username suggestions are gathered from the friends list. For example, 'r u/spez//c/a' navigates to /u/spez/overview?sort=controversial&t=all

Respects 'include not safe for work (NSFW) search results in searches' option in Reddit user preferences.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Reddit Omnibox", "description": "Browse Reddit with the Address Bar", "version": "1.1.3", "permissions": [ "https://www.reddit.com/api/search_reddit_names.json", "https://www.reddit.com/api/v1/me/friends.json" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "omnibox": { "keyword": "r" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Omnibox extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reddit Omnibox 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 Omnibox extension file

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

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Carlos Lopez-Rosario (ID: 000000f4e9aa69bb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/31/2020 Absolute Garbage. But it actually works. make sure you turn off NSFW suggestions in your reddit settings. Don't want to miss click and end up opening a nsfw where you shouldn't

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Bryan “Ironman” Stark (ID: 000000c6a8399122) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/14/2019 one of the most useful omnibox extensions for chrome!