Attempts to remove clickbait 'listicles' (from the likes of Taboola, Revcontent etc) from any web page you visit.

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Version
0.4
Update
January 13, 2019
Size
108KiB
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Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.86364 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
*://www.google.co.za/*
*://www.google-analytics.com/*
*://www.google.com/*
*://mail.google.com/*
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Clickbait Killer Extension

Sick and tired of Taboola's \"You my like\" clickbait article listings on every webpage you visit? I was too, so I decided to knock together a Chrome extension to remove them.

Clickbait Killer attempts to remove clickbait 'listicles' (from the likes of Taboola, Revcontent etc) from any web page you visit.

Currently it only removes Taboola and Revcontent \"Links from the Web\" lists, but please help me expand this extension's arsenal by sending me examples of sites that contain similar clickbait ads.

I'd love to hear feedback whether it's good or bad. This is just a side-project for me, but I'm keen to improve upon it where possible.

UPDATE:
Added 'Zergnet', 'Outbrain' and 'contentad'
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Clickbait Killer", "version": "0.4", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Attempts to remove clickbait 'listicles' (from the likes of Taboola, Revcontent etc) from any web page you visit.", "icons": { "48": "48.png", "128": "128.png" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://www.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "permissions": ["*://www.google.co.za/*", "*://www.google-analytics.com/*", "*://www.google.com/*", "*://mail.google.com/*"], "browser_action": { "default_title": "", "default_icon": "48.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "exclude_matches": ["http://www.google.com/*"], "css": ["clickbaitkiller.css"], "js": ["clickbaitkiller.js", "jquery.min.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Clickbait Killer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Clickbait Killer 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 Clickbait Killer extension file

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

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User reviews

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James Preston (ID: 000000ea9c495273) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/05/2021 This works on my local news site. Clickbait headlines were testing my will to live, but now I am liberated. Thank you.

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Duncan Atkinson (ID: 0000002d9f1673a4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/03/2021 OMG, thank god I don't have to put up with those ads, works on my local news website.

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Steven Lam (ID: 0000005ba342c940) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/02/2020 Works for some sites, but not others. I assume from the reviews this will be a growing list. Currently does not block clickbait on https://www.reuters.com/ (click bait by dianomi)

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Jô Miyagui (ID: 0000003b02bb5572) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/16/2019 Funciona.

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Giovanni Tummarello (ID: 00000099f91befc7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/05/2019 So far works, and this is SO needed. If i had a way to donate i would