Make web boring and less distracting

Latest Version

Version
0.0.3
Update
November 15, 2022
Size
35.71KiB
Developer
Category
Users
44
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Storage
See more

Boring web Extension

It hides some elements in the webpage to make it less distracting and more enjoyable.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Boring web",
"description":"Make web boring and less distracting",
"version":"0.0.3",
"permissions":["storage"],
"content_scripts":[{"matches":[""],
"run_at":"document_end",
"css":["main.d9a74543.css"],
"js":["main.fba904d7.js"]}],
"action":{"default_title":"Options",
"default_popup":"options.9b827c02.html"},
"icons":{"16":"icon16.c397d97a.png",
"32":"icon32.6e70bc6d.png",
"48":"icon48.c489b3b3.png",
"128":"icon128.380a1134.png"}}
Read more

How to download and manually install Boring web extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Boring web extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Boring web 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 Boring web extension file

Select and download the Boring web 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 Boring web 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 Boring web 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 Boring web 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 Boring web extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

focusmode - Stay Focused, Be Present Extension · Productivity 44 259 ★ 7.53MiB

icon

clearspace Extension · Social & Communication 44 62 ★ 208KiB

icon

Borang Extension · Productivity 44 1150 ★ 64.37KiB

icon

page time Extension · Productivity 44 0 ★ 1.95MiB

icon

Antigram - Explore & Reels Blocker Extension · Productivity 44 138 ★ 72.74KiB

icon

one sec | Website Blocker, Focus, Screen Time, Digital Detox, ADHD Extension · Productivity 44 613 ★ 2.79MiB

icon

Grayscale the Web - Save Sites Extension · Productivity 44 78 ★ 45.45KiB

icon

SocialFocus: Hide Distractions Extension · Social & Communication 44 78 ★ 1.31MiB

icon

Incognito Blocker Extension · Productivity 44 79 ★ 26.36KiB

icon

Delay Extension · Productivity 44 15 ★ 143KiB

icon

Delayed Gratification Extension · Productivity 44 65 ★ 55.97KiB

icon

UnTrap for YouTube Extension · Productivity 44 285 ★ 1.47MiB

icon

Decreased Productivity Extension · Productivity 44 259 ★ 922KiB

icon

UnDistracted - Hide Facebook, YouTube Feeds Extension · Social & Communication 44 475 ★ 348KiB

icon

WaitBlock Extension · Productivity 44 27 ★ 38.04KiB

icon

I'm Bored Extension · Fun 44 12 ★ 327KiB

icon

Bored Extension · Fun 44 1 ★ 20.65KiB

icon

Minimal YouTube Extension · Productivity 44 66 ★ 221KiB

icon

Web Activity Time Tracker - Block Websites, Pomodoro & Web Analytics Extension · Productivity 44 635 ★ 1.26MiB

icon

Screentime Extension · Productivity 44 53 ★ 1.62MiB

icon

Minimal Youtube theme Extension · Productivity 44 5 ★ 26.36KiB

icon

Tab Limiter Extension · Productivity 44 33 ★ 159KiB

icon

E-ink Viewable Extension · Productivity 44 6 ★ 122KiB

icon

A bored button Extension · Fun 44 1 ★ 16.41KiB