Never get baited again - clearly see where an article really came from

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Version
0.16.2
Update
September 27, 2022
Size
52.7KiB
Developer
Category
Users
188
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Herald Syndication Snoop Extension

Get a better idea of what hides behind the NZ Herald headlines with clear notices above syndicated content - no more surprises! Save your attention for relevant, timely journalism.

Let your computer scan Herald articles before you see them, and save you wasted time and clicks.

Not affiliated with the NZ Herald or NZME

If this extension has saved you time and you like it, please consider donating to help with future development: http://patreon.com/bentorkington

Changelog:
0.15.9: Comply with new Chrome Web Store requirements
0.15.0: Outbrain hiding, declutter the front page by remove b/s sections
0.14.1: Mute authors by name
0.12.0: Silly season reposted content now tagged as \"REPOSTED\"
0.11.0: Opinion piece authors shown in slug
0.10.0: Headlines now have tooltips
0.9.2: Updated to work with today's change by NZH
0.9.1: Fix parse failures when a slightly different hero format is used
0.9: Force NZ Herald to honour the users 'Never auto play' preference
0.8: Remove distracting content from articles
0.7: Updated to support Herald's \"new\" \"look\". Isn't it great?
0.5: Add options panel, more subtle tagging
0.4.1: Add article age estimation
0.3.1: Fix a bug where we choke on non-standard article URLs
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Herald Syndication Snoop extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Herald Syndication Snoop extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Herald Syndication Snoop 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 Herald Syndication Snoop Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Herald Syndication Snoop 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 Herald Syndication Snoop extension file

Select and download the Herald Syndication Snoop 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 Herald Syndication Snoop 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 Herald Syndication Snoop 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 Herald Syndication Snoop 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 Herald Syndication Snoop extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Matt Hill (ID: 000000a1c8c4d891) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/10/2018 OMG, thank you so much! Removes all the clickbait "news" from the CNN page!

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Andrew W (ID: 00000027a8867b97) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/14/2017 Excellent add-on to warn about the trash on a leading news website that routinely makes terrible editorial and syndication decisions.

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Julian Melville (ID: 0000000265b0db11) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/17/2017 Really helps take out the trash from the front page of the Herald. Doesn't get in the way.

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Blair Strong (ID: 00000025a1be2336) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/08/2017 Probably the best NZ Herald plugin available.