ADHD-based extension helps you cut out distractions on the page so you can focus on what actually matters

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Version
1.01
Update
January 7, 2022
Size
73.43KiB
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Users
325
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Scripting
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Focus Window Extension

Enabling the Focus Window extension hides most of the page behind a slightly transparent background to reveal a smaller area to focus on. In today's web world, sites can be a tornado of distractions such as banners, videos, sidebars, popups and other elements with the hopes of grabbing (and holding!) your attention. Usually this is a good thing because it helps us navigate websites quickly, but sometimes it can get in the way of the content we are actually interested in.

Great for long reads to prevent your eyes from jumping around the page and on websites that take your focus away from where you want it to be.

The Focus Window will follow your cursor and still allows interaction with items on the web page. The Focus Window was made to help users with ADHD improve their focus and attention but is available to all productivity buffs, life-hackers, and efficiency nerds that want one more tool in their belt to make the most of their time on the web
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Focus Window", "author": "u/thatbromatt", "description": "ADHD-based extension helps you cut out distractions on the page so you can focus on what actually matters", "version": "1.01", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab", "scripting", "webNavigation" ], "action": { "default_title": "Click to toggle the Focus Extension", "default_icon": { "36": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-36_x_36.png", "48": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-48_x_48.png", "64": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-64_x_64.png", "96": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-96_x_96.png", "128": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-128_x_128.png", "256": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-256_x_256.png" } }, "icons": { "36": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-36_x_36.png", "48": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-48_x_48.png", "64": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-64_x_64.png", "96": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-96_x_96.png", "128": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-128_x_128.png", "256": "/images/adhdbrain-minspace-256_x_256.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "default-src 'self';" }}
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How to download and manually install Focus Window extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Focus Window extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Focus Window 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 Focus Window extension file

Select and download the Focus Window 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 Focus Window 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 Focus Window 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 Focus Window 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 Focus Window extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Darien Weise (DW) (ID: 0000003813d3e09b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/11/2023 It works! I like how the Focus Window extension only shows about an inch (or a rulers width) of the page at a time. It basically dims the rest of the screen and keeps about an inch of it visible in full brightness. It's actually kind of a great alternative to night mode as well. Often i find i like to browse the web at full brightness to see all the colours, but sometimes i just want to look at one area of the screen. . . May be a great alternative to the night mode for me if im working late or don't want to disturb my partner while they sleep.

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ViZionZ (ID: 000000aca1ab3b5a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/15/2022 AWESOME! Finally something to help me read easier. Wish it allowed for a smaller window though, this is still a little larger than I'd like.

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Alex D (ID: 00000062a4dc88a2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/07/2022 Great extension! Reading has been 10 times easier without so many distractions.