An extension to prevent you from getting unwanted spoilers on social networking websites.

Latest Version

Version
1.2
Update
July 16, 2017
Size
63.98KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
Storage
Https://ajax.googleapis.com/
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spoiler-alert Extension

Game of Thrones season 7 is about to start and all GOT fans are less afraid of the White Walkers and more afraid of SPOILERS !!! This extension is simple. It hides possible spoilers on Facebook and Twitter. Some of them may not be spoilers but hey, better safe than sorry, right?

You can still see the content behind the spoiler by clicking on it.

This is still work in progress and future versions will prevent spoilers for other famous TV shows.

Feedback is welcomed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "spoiler-alert", "short_name": "spoiler alert", "version": "1.2", "description": "An extension to prevent you from getting unwanted spoilers on social networking websites.", "author": "Vishnu Narang", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://google.com/*", "https://google.com/*", "https://www.facebook.com/*", "https://twitter.com/*"], "css": ["my-spoil.css"], "js": ["got-data.js","my-spoil.js"] } ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "icons": { "128": "images/spoiler-alert-icon-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab", "storage", "https://ajax.googleapis.com/" ]}
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How to download and manually install spoiler-alert extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download spoiler-alert extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a spoiler-alert 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 spoiler-alert Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install spoiler-alert 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 spoiler-alert extension file

Select and download the spoiler-alert 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 spoiler-alert 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 spoiler-alert 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 spoiler-alert 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 spoiler-alert extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Niharika Dutta (ID: 000000eb355d9cda) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/19/2017 This is really good, great job!

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Vinay Pandhariwal (ID: 000000e3db888918) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/17/2017 Just what i was looking for... thank you.

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Komal Pandhariwal (ID: 0000006b9bc79d45) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/17/2017 Good work there..! I so badly needed something of this sorts.! I have been staying away from social media to avoid any kind of spoiler..!! But yay..!! I can happily login to FB now ...!!! :D

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Arundhati Sawant (ID: 000000b4225f7d66) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/16/2017 Can happily login to twitter and facebook while i await to watch the episode after office ! No more spoilers indeed !!

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Lakshmy Mohanan (ID: 000000114599a217) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/14/2017 No more spoilers!