Easily convert text on web pages to Noah Text

Latest Version

Version
1.2.5
Update
May 31, 2024
Size
4.15MiB
Developer
Category
Users
97
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
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StrongReader Extension

Noah Text® helps struggling readers gain confidence while reading. It allows readers to easily see sounds within words, helping to decode and enunciate difficult words while building reading skill.

StrongReader is a tool to convert websites to the Noah Text® format. After getting the extension, click on the icon in your browser bar and create a free account or log in with an existing account. After logging in, the extension will auto-convert any text found on websites you visit into Noah Text. The automatic conversion can be enabled and disabled at will.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"StrongReader",
"description":"Easily convert text on web pages to Noah Text",
"version":"1.2.5",
"manifest_version":3,
"author":"Noah Text, LLC",
"homepage_url":"https://app.noahtext.com/",
"permissions":["activeTab",
"storage"],
"icons":{"16":"icons/16.png",
"32":"icons/32.png",
"48":"icons/48.png",
"96":"icons/96.png",
"128":"icons/128.png"},
"action":{"default_popup":"src/index.html",
"default_title":"StrongReader",
"default_icon":{"19":"icons/19.png",
"38":"icons/38.png"}},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*"],
"js":["src/content.js"],
"css":["src/content.css",
"style.css"]}],
"background":{"service_worker":"src/background.js"},
"host_permissions":["*://*/*"]}
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How to download and manually install StrongReader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install StrongReader 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 StrongReader extension file

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

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User reviews

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Samuel Henry (ID: 00000091ed49cd4d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/29/2021 This extension is awesome! Noah Text is a great help to struggling readers, and StrongReader can turn just about every page into Noah Text! I would highly recommend for anyone learning to read, or working on reading faster or better. Just don't forget to sign in to the popup before you start using the extension.