Turn your browser into a redditor's best friend.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.4
Update
June 21, 2016
Size
95.58KiB
Developer
Category
Users
975
Rating
4.6087 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Notifications
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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companion for reddit Extension

This is a modified version of the official reddit companion which can be found here:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/reddit-companion/algjnflpgoopkdijmkalfcifomdhmcbe

This version fixes some long outstanding bugs and adds some new things:

- https support: should work on (more) https pages now.
- notifications work again: the old companion used an outdated call.
- design tweaks: Less shadows, less gradients, less rounded corners.

Todo:

- Update the notifications to have a better suited icon that is not blurred out.
- Add support for moderation related tasks.
- Possibly integrate these with the moderator toolbox extension.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "companion for reddit", "version": "2.0.4", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Turn your browser into a redditor's best friend.", "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "tabs", "notifications", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "content_security_policy": "default-src 'self'; connect-src 'self' https://*.reddit.com; connect-src 'self' http://*.reddit.com; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; script-src 'self'", "icons": { "16" : "images/shine-16.png", "48" : "images/shine-48.png", "128" : "images/shine-128.png" }, "background" : { "page": "background.html" }, "page_action": { "default_icon": "images/reddit.png", "default_title": "Show reddit information" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "run_at": "document_start", "js": ["debug.js", "redditContent.js"] }, { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "run_at": "document_start", "js": ["debug.js", "pageOverlay.js"] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "pageOverlay.css", "bar.html", "submit.html", "images/reddit-mail.svg", "images/reddit-modmail.svg" ]}
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How to download and manually install companion for reddit extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download companion for reddit extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install companion for reddit 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 companion for reddit extension file

Select and download the companion for reddit 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 companion for reddit 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 companion for reddit 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 companion for reddit 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 companion for reddit extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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张磊 (ID: 000000fd4299390d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/14/2016 better than the official companion

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Mario Olivio Flores (ID: 00000072bf57e202) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/12/2016 This is great! Thanks devs!

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Tamara Jordan (ID: 0000006686203adf) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/04/2016 This only works for https pages if you click the button in the omnibar.

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David Holmgård Åkerberg (ID: 000000bd79c2ba63) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/21/2016 One of my favorite extensions.

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Alvin Chuang (ID: 000000d69b8a526d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/26/2015 This one actually works!