This extension adds the original publication date to articles posted on Reddit. Supports all versions of Reddit.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.1
Update
November 25, 2024
Size
142KiB
Developer
www.redditpublishdate.com
Category
Users
118
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Background
Storage
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Reddit Publish Date Extension

With Reddit Publish Date, you can instantly see when an article was originally published—right from your Reddit feed. Improve your Reddit experience and stay informed.

This extension automatically adds the publication date of linked articles to each Reddit post, helping you quickly understand the freshness and context of the content being shared. Perfect for users who want to make informed decisions about the relevance and timeliness of news and articles.

Key Features:

• Instant date display: See the publication date of articles linked in Reddit posts without needing to click through.
• Customizable: Configure exactly how you'd like publication dates to be formatted. Dates can even be color-coded so you can easily tell whether a post is outdated or fresh at a glance.
• Works on all versions of Reddit: The design of the publish date label is automatically set to fit with the rest layout on both new and old Reddit.

How it Works:

• The extension checks the link in each Reddit post, attempts to retrieve the original publication date of the article, and displays it next to the post if one is found.
• Works on articles from news sites, blogs, research papers, and more.


Privacy Note: This extension does not collect any personal data about you or your Reddit account. Although it only runs when you're on Reddit, it connects to external websites linked from Reddit to search for publication dates.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Reddit Publish Date", "version": "1.3.1", "description": "This extension adds the original publication date to articles posted on Reddit. Supports all versions of Reddit.", "permissions": ["background", "storage"], "host_permissions": ["https://*/", "http://*/"], "icons": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "19": "icons/icon-19.png", "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "38": "icons/icon-38.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.reddit.com/*"], "exclude_matches": [ "https://*.reddit.com/r/*/submit", "https://*.reddit.com/r/*/wiki", "https://*.reddit.com/user*", "https://*.reddit.com/message*", "https://mod.reddit.com/*", "https://ads.reddit.com/*", "https://i.reddit.com/*", "https://m.reddit.com/*", "https://static.reddit.com/*", "https://thumbs.reddit.com/*", "https://blog.reddit.com/*", "https://code.reddit.com/*", "https://about.reddit.com/*", "https://*.reddit.com/chat/*", "https://*.reddit.com/*.compact", "https://*.reddit.com/*.compact?*", "https://*.reddit.com/*.mobile", "https://*.reddit.com/*.mobile?*", "https://*.reddit.com/*.json", "https://*.reddit.com/*.json?*", "https://*.reddit.com/*.json-html", "https://*.reddit.com/*.json-html?*" ], "runs_at": "document_end", "js": ["client.js"], "css": ["client.css"] } ], "action": { "default_title": "Reddit Publish Date" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["client.js", "client.css", "background.js"], "matches": ["https://*.reddit.com/*"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Publish Date extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reddit Publish Date 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 Publish Date extension file

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

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User reviews

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Pierre LeBaux (ID: 0000008295061da0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/04/2023 Pretty useful.

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Mark van der Waarde (ID: 000000fe71299540) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/19/2020 I can't believe this is not default functionality. Thanks, Chris!

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Andrea M (ID: 000000b1f1f06a39) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/21/2020 I really love this extension! It puts some posts into perspective and brings to light data I otherwise wouldn't be thinking about. Would love it if it worked on links posted within the comments as well.