Increases productivity by replacing Facebook News Feed with photo and inspirational quote

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1.3.1
Update
January 3, 2016
Size
1.2MiB
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Rating
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2
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Better News Feed Extension

Replace your News Feed with an inspirational quote and nice picture. Save time by having more control over your News Feed. This extension blocks News Feed by default but also allows you to selectively enable News Feed for when you want to browse.

This is a fork and improvement of Neal Wu's Kill News Feed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "jquery.min.js", "betterify.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*.facebook.com/*" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "description": "Increases productivity by replacing Facebook News Feed with photo and inspirational quote", "icons": { "16": "images/bnf-logo16.png", "48": "images/bnf-logo48.png", "128": "images/bnf-logo128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Better News Feed", "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "images/*", "pictures.json", "quotes.json" ], "version": "1.3.1"}
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How to download and manually install Better News Feed extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Better News Feed extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Better News Feed 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 Better News Feed Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Better News Feed 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 Better News Feed extension file

Select and download the Better News Feed 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 Better News Feed 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 Better News Feed 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 Better News Feed 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 Better News Feed extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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A A (ID: 000000460e92e82f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/21/2023 Didn't work for me// 2023

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Darren Balgobin (ID: 00000032848dd5a1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/04/2019 It is working wonders so far. my only suggestion would be allowing us to be able to put our own photo up and change the text. I say this because I would love to have my vision board right on my timeline everytime so I can be constantly reminded through out the day everyday what I am grinding for!! Programming the subconscious mind for victory and success, using the law of attraction to manifest my desires quicker. Yuh dig? Great app though, I have already recommenced it to my group!

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Mary Beth Hiett (ID: 000000b6e8705fd4) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/18/2017 Love the concept but the picture is not showing up for some reason

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Amanda Montealegre (ID: 000000baf3a7bd94) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/06/2017 Works well and I do not even miss the newsfeed. I would love to see a greater variety of inspirational quotes and pictures. Maybe users could upload new quotes/pictures to be approved and added to the extension. Thanks.

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Stedman Hood (ID: 000000439b481d3d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/10/2016 The best.