Chrome extension to break the distraction loop of reddit, while still maintaining it's productive utility. works on old.reddit.com

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Version
1.0.3
Update
March 6, 2023
Size
23.03KiB
Developer
henryz.dev
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.3 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker Extension

Extension to block scrolling reddit feeds, while still allowing the user to directly go on reddit comment threads through third party links (e.g. google search, or a message from a friend). Comes with a whitelist system, which allows users to specify specific subreddits the user doesn't want to block, and a blacklist system, which allows users to specify subreddits to block completely (comment threads included).

Purpose: Reddit has become ubiquitous in many of our lives. Which is why it's incredibly difficult to block the entire website with a generic website blocker. As reddit can be used for both productive and unproductive means, this app aims to eliminate the unproductive time sink elements of reddit (the infinite content cycle of feeds), and keep the productive elements (e.g. finding answers through a link given by google search, or a whitelisted subreddit).

This app aims to lower or eliminate time wasted by reddit in a smarter way than attempting to block it outright.

I am looking to always improve the app, so any feedback is welcome.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker", "description": "Chrome extension to break the distraction loop of reddit, while still maintaining it's productive utility. works on old.reddit.com", "version": "1.0.3", "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "/images/extension_icon16.png", "32": "/images/extension_icon32.png", "48": "/images/extension_icon48.png", "128": "/images/extension_icon128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.reddit.com/*"], "css": ["my-styles.css"], "js": ["content-script.js"] } ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "icons": { "16": "/images/extension_icon16.png", "32": "/images/extension_icon32.png", "48": "/images/extension_icon48.png", "128": "/images/extension_icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker 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 Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker 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 Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker extension file

Select and download the Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker 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 Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker 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 Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker 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 Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker 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 Reddit Liberation: Feed Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Tom Bartel (ID: 000000ecd5318f9e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/16/2023 Perfect

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Thomas van Dam (ID: 00000006b39db603) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2022 Absolutely great, saves a lot of time! Great that you can whitelist certain subreddits! 100% recommend!

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Laurie (ID: 000000704830a6f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/10/2022 Very useful

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Moebits (ID: 0000008c76c23574) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/17/2022 If you go to a comment thread you can click on the subs name and scroll freely from there. That is a bit too lenient for my tastes but it does a good job of blocking direct sub links.

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M Mitravasu (ID: 00000031676760a5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/26/2021 Works Perfectly! Now I can finally get my work done!