Hover over a post's comment url to see the top 10 comments for that post. Works with RES.

Latest Version

Version
2.2.12
Update
March 8, 2019
Size
444KiB
Developer
Category
Users
618
Rating
4.1875 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Reddit Comment Companion Extension

Hover over a post's comment url to see the top 10 voted comments for that post. If Reddit Enhancement Suite is installed comments will open when an image or video expand link is clicked. Drag, drop and resize the pop-up however you like!

-Vote support coming soon.









**Extension image created by Taylor Wright-Sanson
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Reddit Comment Companion", "description": "Hover over a post's comment url to see the top 10 comments for that post. Works with RES.", "version": "2.2.12", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://www.reddit.com/*", "https://www.reddit.com/*", "http://old.reddit.com/*", "https://old.reddit.com/*"], "js": ["jquery.js", "jquery.linkify.min.js", "hoverintent.js", "Markdown.Converter.js", "jquery-ui.min.js", "popup.js"], "css": ["style.css", "jquery-ui.min.css"] } ], "permissions": [ "storage" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "smallLoader.gif", "settings.png", "error.png" ], "icons": { "16": "newIcon16.png", "48": "newIcon48.png", "128": "newIcon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Comment Companion extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reddit Comment Companion 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 Comment Companion extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ryo Riot (ID: 0000003745908d81) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/22/2023 Update: I really miss this extension, since I moved over to https://old.lemmy.world - I wish it worked there too. Original: Works brilliantly! Really loving this extension in conjunction with RES. Can't wait for vote support!

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Damon Bacheller (ID: 0000003195667f6a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/04/2022 A little buggy sometimes, where it might go off-screen, usually way above the area I'm looking at. I have to shrink the view to about 30% or so to find it again. I find it really useful, otherwise, saving me tons of clicks. One question to developers: Do you have a Firefox version available/in the works? The only one out there sucks, just pulling the entire post and all comments into a frame on hover.

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Paul B. (ID: 000000e8459e52fc) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/07/2019 Works great with old.reddit, still not with the new reddit. Occasionally the comments can be collapsed only by clicking the x rather than anywhere on the page. The ability to vote will be nice. Also, would like to see the extension add the comments page to the browsers Visited database, so reddit's "New" flag will show if any comments are later added to the page. Very useful, nice job.

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Jeffrey Zheng (ID: 000000ddab169383) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/18/2018 Used to have an autohide feature but now the option is gone. Was wondering if it was removed or just a bug. Still works fairly well though, just annoying to have to click the X or another link.

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LaStarTrek (ID: 00000001bbca19e6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/25/2018 Completley broken since Reddit's new redesign, even if I go back and use old.Reddit.com . Can you fix, please?