View/scroll reddit without killing your browser.
Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) Extension
RES used to be great. Now, I find that I have problems with Reddit Enhancement Suite using a high amount of CPU/memory, and craps out after about 3 pages of loaded content. So I made RELite. Think of it as an alternative to Reddit Enhancement Suite (though in no way affiliated with it) that uses a hell of a lot less CPU/memory.
From benchmarking with 1000 items loaded, RELite used 43.6% less memory, and 34.1% less CPU than RES.
This extension does the following:
View images in-line
View gifs in-line
View YouTube videos in-line
View Imgur albums in-line
View reddit static/reddit images/reddit hosted images in-line (at the time of writing not supported by RES)
Use far less memory/CPU than Reddit Enhancement Suite
Resize all images/videos/gifs
Preload all the things!
Doesn't track you. Seriously, screw Reddit outbound link tracking.
Less permissions required (why do *some* apps require access to my full browsing history? This just accesses *.reddit.com, *.imgur.com, and *.gifycat.com)
Any feature requests/bugs please send an email to [email protected]. Nb. disable RES to work properly. It is still being worked on, so any constructive criticism is seriously welcome. Thanks!
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) 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 Enhancements Lite (RELite) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) 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 Enhancements Lite (RELite) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) 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 Enhancements Lite (RELite) 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 Enhancements Lite (RELite) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) 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 Enhancements Lite (RELite) extension file
Select and download the Reddit Enhancements Lite (RELite) 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 Enhancements Lite (RELite) 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 Enhancements Lite (RELite) 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 Enhancements Lite (RELite) 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 Enhancements Lite (RELite) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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