Fix dumb things about Twitter and TweetDeck on the web (e.g. hidden “replying to”, t.co links)

Latest Version

Version
1.2
Update
March 12, 2018
Size
8.38KiB
Developer
Category
Users
434
Rating
3.375 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
Https://twitter.com/*
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Fix Twitter Extension

Fix dumb things about the Twitter and TweetDeck on the web.
- Always show “replying to” in replies and threads.
- Enable old school @-mention replies.
- Replace https://t.co links with the original links (wherever possible).
- Hide “in case you missed” notifications.

Details:
- Should replace most (but not all) https://t.co links—it only replaces ones where the data of the original URL is available in the code.
- Runs in the background and only executes in tabs open to twitter.com or tweetdeck.com.
- Runs every 3 seconds (polling interval customizable in options). Only shows hidden “replying to” that haven’t already been restored and only replaces new t.co links that haven’t already been changed (i.e. when you first load twitter.com, navigate to a new page, open a modal, load more tweets, etc.)
- Permission is listed as being able to “Read and change your data on tweetdeck.twitter.com and twitter.com” but none of your data is being read, stored, sent or otherwise by me or anyone else.
- If you’re curious or skeptical, I open-sourced this extension so you can see what’s happening under the hood at https://github.com/jonsuh/fix-twitter.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Fix Twitter", "version": "1.2", "manifest_version": 2, "author": "Jonathan Suh ", "description": "Fix dumb things about Twitter and TweetDeck on the web (e.g. hidden \u201creplying to\u201d, t.co links)", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/jonsuh/fix-twitter/", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "64": "icon64.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://twitter.com/*", "https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/*" ], "js": [ "content_scripts.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "permissions": [ "storage", "https://twitter.com/*" ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }}
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How to download and manually install Fix Twitter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Fix Twitter 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 Fix Twitter extension file

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

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User reviews

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Robert S (ID: 000000755d256f74) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/26/2023 Does not work to fix t.co links not working. Does not replace them etc. t.co links still do NOT work.

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Gary Flett (ID: 000000f4cda388f3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/04/2020 Does not work.

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Denis (ID: 000000eacd2e4e6b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/02/2017 "old-school" option doesnt work properly when twitter is set to Portuguese, only on English.