Save up to 7 articles to read later.

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Version
1.5.0
Update
July 30, 2021
Size
295KiB
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Category
Users
137
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
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7Reads Extension

We want to help you keep an uncluttered repository of knowledge.
Save up to 7 articles to read later.
Start by reading an article every day or follow your own pace.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "7Reads", "description": "Save up to 7 articles to read later.", "version": "1.5.0", "browser_action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "Open 7reads" }, "icons": { "16": "icon-dark-16.png", "48": "icon-dark-48.png", "128": "icon-dark-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab" ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }}
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How to download and manually install 7Reads extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install 7Reads 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 7Reads extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install 7Reads extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download 7Reads extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a 7Reads 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 7Reads Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the 7Reads extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the 7Reads extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for 7Reads 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 7Reads 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 7Reads extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install 7Reads 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 7Reads extension file

Select and download the 7Reads 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 7Reads 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 7Reads 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 7Reads 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 7Reads extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Thomas Bnt (ID: 0000006bb857c4d2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/29/2020 Very good!

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Yusef Hassan (ID: 000000ed0881048f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/29/2020 Very useful!

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libby landes (ID: 000000a6ade2e11a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/12/2020 Just did the transition from Pocket to 7reads. I sorted through the multitude of articles and found 7 that I was truly interested in. I am excited that 7reads help me to not have the crutch of always being able to save an article for later. My one ask is that there be an option to remove the number on the extension button. I don't like having little number notifications, as it signals to be always having something to do rather than it just being there when I wanted to read an article.

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David Gopar (ID: 000000005cc9aea3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/25/2020 The 7reads extension that allows you optimize the number of readings and prioritize the most important ones, without having a drawer full of articles. Recommended 100%.

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Fran Salerno (ID: 0000009284e66aed) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/25/2020 Easy to save links to read later, the limit to 7 items help you to keep focused in a short list. Great job!