Hide posts and block subs on Reddit.com

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Version
1.6
Update
June 18, 2018
Size
41.18KiB
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Users
89
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Riddit Extension

Are you tired of visiting Reddit only to see purple links all over the front page? Who reads /r/nosleep anyway? Get rid of unwanted content by clicking on the 'Hide' button next to each post or block an entire subreddit from showing up by clicking 'Block sub'. Install this plugin to clear up the clutter and start consuming fresh content today!

With this plugin, you get a link next to each post for hiding, and a button next to each sub for blocking. In addition to stats about how many posts you've hidden, you'll also get a seamless interface at the top of the page that lets you:
- Hide all the links on the current page.
- Temporarily see the links that have been hidden on the current page.
- Unblock all the subs you've blocked.
- Reset the extension, making everything become visible again.

FAQ:
Yes, you can use it while logged out of Reddit (intended usage).
No, it does not sync with your phone.
No, it does not work with Incognito mode.
Yes, you should provide feedback about this extension.
No, your hidden links are not tracked.

Contributions are welcome! The Riddit source code is currently hosted on github:

https://github.com/maximusdominus/riddit

Note: up to 200,000 links can be hidden at any time, any additional hidden link will cause the oldest ones to be shown again. This is due to browser memory limitations.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Riddit", "version": "1.6", "description": "Hide posts and block subs on Reddit.com", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": ["tabs"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://old.reddit.com/*"], "js": ["jquery-1.10.2.min.js", "riddit.js"], "css": ["riddit.css"] } ], "browser_action": { "default_title": "Riddit", "default_icon": "icon.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Riddit extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Riddit 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 Riddit extension file

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

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User reviews

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SOLVEALLPROBLEMS (ID: 000000a524a95e04) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/05/2018 doesnt work

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IceManNT68 (ID: 0000007bb636ee77) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/08/2017 Nice

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Kevin Perrault (ID: 000000ccc6e570ae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/09/2015 Any chance of an update? I loved this extension but it has not been working lately.

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Johannes Hermann (ID: 000000f73f8a8d47) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/12/2014 Not really an improvement to the current reddit site feature. I will give you 5 stars if you can do the following: Place the info about how many links are hidden in the user bar (where you can see your reddits and stuff) and also provide a button/link to "hide all" currently displayed posts.

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Stefan Theard (ID: 000000615ff7fbb7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/04/2013 Awesome ultra responsive way to get rid of links you've already viewed or don't care to view on reddit. I'll use this every day.