The enhancement suite for Tumblr's new web interface

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1.0.5
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November 25, 2024
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2.12MiB
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40,000+
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4.53061 ★
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XKit Rewritten Extension

A comprehensive collection of extra features and interface tweaks for Tumblr.

This incarnation of XKit has been designed from the ground up to target Tumblr's new React-based site, which launched in April 2020.

Check out the wiki for a full list of features!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install XKit Rewritten extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install XKit Rewritten 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 XKit Rewritten extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kelly M (ID: 00000087f06036be) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/29/2023 I LOVE New Xkit, wish it has a tag blacklist feature like Tumblr Savior or the old Xkit does. Also for some reason when enabled it doesn't work along side Tumblr Savior and shows tags that I've tried to hide.

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Mary E. Jane (ID: 000000f63da9f2fa) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/05/2023 Gonna be honest, if XKit Rewritten had a legitimate Tag Blacklist function, it would be a home run of a replacement. As it stands, it doesn't, so I find whatever features it could offer generally lacking in all areas since New XKit stills works and has what I need alongside Tumblr Savior.

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Kristen (ID: 000000873deec634) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/01/2023 it's like old xkit never left. thank you for making tumblr usable again

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Maya Reynolds (ID: 0000003e2c8c3a60) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/16/2023 Absolutely amazing! Will there be an update for there to be an option to revert to the old dashboard layout instead of the new (as of 8-16-23) Twitter clone one?

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Jeannie Johnson (ID: 0000009ad106f325) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/19/2023 Works really well! It was also super easy to use.