Bust those annoying Pinterest promotions!

Latest Version

Version
1.5.1
Update
October 20, 2024
Size
19.33KiB
Developer
Category
Users
54
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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Pin Buster Extension

Hides those pesky, distracting, overused, poorly targeted promotional pins from your Pinterest feeds.

* Please note that this extension only works if your Pinterest account is set to display in English.

Change Log:

v1.5.1 - More aggressive pin busting to accommodate recent DOM changes on Pinterest.

v1.5.0 - Pinterest now has sponsors and promotions. The Pin Buster has been updated accordingly.

v1.4.3 - Pinterest again changed their DOM structure in an attempt to negate extensions like this. Pin Buster has been adjusted accordingly.

v.1.4.2 - Pinterest changed their DOM structure again. Pin Buster has been adjusted accordingly.

v.1.4.1 - Altered new pin busting implementation since the one from 1.4.0 had unwanted side effects (sorry about that!).

v.1.4.0 - Pinterest tried to outsmart us by getting sneaky with a new DOM structure specifically designed to negate extensions like this. But a workaround has been implemented that should bring back full functionality.

v1.3.2 - Improved video busting implementation per user feedback. Updated to Manifest V3.

v1.3.1 - Bugfixes to new pin busting implementation.

v1.3.0 - Changes to accommodate new DOM structure on Pinterest that broke the old pin busting implementation.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Pin Buster", "version": "1.5.1", "description": "Bust those annoying Pinterest promotions!", "manifest_version": 3, "author": "Tell Konkle ", "options_page": "options.html", "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "buster.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*.pinterest.co.kr/*", "*://*.pinterest.co.uk/*", "*://*.pinterest.com/*", "*://*.pinterest.de/*", "*://*.pinterest.fr/*", "*://*.pinterest.il/*", "*://*.pinterest.se/*", "*://*.pinterest.uk/*", "*://*.pinterest.us/*" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "permissions": [ "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*.pinterest.co.kr/*", "*://*.pinterest.co.uk/*", "*://*.pinterest.com/*", "*://*.pinterest.de/*", "*://*.pinterest.fr/*", "*://*.pinterest.il/*", "*://*.pinterest.se/*", "*://*.pinterest.uk/*", "*://*.pinterest.us/*" ], "icons": { "16": "icon-16px.png", "48": "icon-48px.png", "128": "icon-128px.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Pin Buster extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Pin Buster extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Pin Buster 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 Pin Buster extension file

Select and download the Pin Buster 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 Pin Buster 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 Pin Buster 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 Pin Buster 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 Pin Buster extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Bo Heffner (ID: 000000bcb4383314) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/19/2023 Works without major lag, much improved over the last promoted pins extension. However, it doesn't fully block the ads as the picture shows. All pictures and videos appear as black boxes- the ad's text and the brand account that posted it is still visible underneath.