Save tabs to read later and automatically sync between browsers.

Latest Version

Version
1.7.5
Update
November 18, 2020
Size
2.45MiB
Developer
timleland.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
3.94118 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
See more
Permissions
Storage
Tabs
ContextMenus
See more

Read Later Extension

When you find an article that is worth reading but do not have time, ReadLater allows you to save the tab for another time.

- Your saved tabs will automatically sync between computers
- Use the shortcut key (ctrl + shift + S) to save links without opening the extension.
- Keep your browser fast by limiting the number of open tabs
- Right on any link to add it to ReadLater
- Save hundreds of links

More info: https://timleland.com/read-later-extension/
Source Code: https://github.com/timleland/ReadLaterCE
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Read Later","homepage_url": "https://timleland.com/read-later-extension/","short_name": "RL","description": "Save tabs to read later and automatically sync between browsers.","permissions": ["storage", "tabs", "contextMenus"],"background": {"scripts": ["assets/js/jquery.min.js", "assets/js/jquery.timeago.min.js", "assets/js/badge.js", "assets/js/scripts.js", "assets/js/backgroundScript.js"]},"version": "1.7.5","browser_action": {"default_title": "Read Later","default_icon": "assets/img/icon.png","default_popup": "popup.html"},"icons": {"16": "assets/img/icon.png"},"content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'","commands": {"save-tab": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Ctrl+Shift+S","mac": "Command+Shift+S"},"description": "Save Tab"}}}
Read more

How to download and manually install Read Later extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Read Later 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 Read Later extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Read Later Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 15 ★ 136KiB

icon

VIEW LATER - save links in a stack Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 109 ★ 1.29MiB

icon

Read it later Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 15 ★ 190KiB

icon

Read Later Tab Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 6 ★ 74.69KiB

icon

Read This Later Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 21 ★ 82.5KiB

icon

Read Later Box Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 1 ★ 186KiB

icon

LaterTabs Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 7 ★ 775KiB

icon

Myosotis Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 3 ★ 33.54KiB

icon

Chrome Reading List 2 ❤ Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 11 ★ 127KiB

icon

Reading list Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 57 ★ 1.63MiB

icon

Actually Read it Later Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 6 ★ 423KiB

icon

Read Later Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 1 ★ 99.74KiB

icon

Read Later Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 85 ★ 10.39KiB

icon

To Be Read Pro Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 15 ★ 62.07KiB

icon

Read Tab Later Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 9 ★ 181KiB

icon

Simple Pocket Extension · Accessibility 2,000+ 9 ★ 74.48KiB

icon

Temporary Bookmarks Extension · Accessibility 2,000+ 26 ★ 62.02KiB

icon

Reading List Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 749 ★ 29.1KiB

icon

IwillriL - Unnoficial Pocket Client Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 132 ★ 165KiB

icon

Bookmarks HotList Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 13 ★ 316KiB

icon

Save for later Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 34 ★ 526KiB

icon

ReadLater Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 20 ★ 222KiB

icon

Better Bookmark Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 64 ★ 33.8KiB

icon

TabMate Extension · Productivity 2,000+ 26 ★ 159KiB

User reviews

icon

Samuele gg (ID: 000000b00bfe818f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/07/2023 L'aggiunta da menù contestuale con click destro non funziona, non aggiunge nessuna pagina e il contatore non rileva alcuna pagina, assente la funzione "seleziona tutto", "rimuovi tutto" e non è possibile aprire tutti o selezionati links. Adding from the context menu with right click does not work, it does not add any pages and the counter does not detect any pages, the "select all", "remove all" function is absent and it is not possible to open all or selected links.

icon

doge (ID: 000000138edff65f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/23/2020 It works only if you click on the extension and click the button to add a tab. Otherwise the right click option or the shortcut are not working.

icon

Douw Steyn (ID: 000000bef78d1004) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/31/2020 Thank you for the developer! I love it that I can clear one tab under read pate instead of all. I wish I knew about this extension a long time ago!

icon

M. A. (ID: 00000089dae79fee) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/10/2019 So far works quite wonderfully. Well, except for the right click save link part which either does not work most of the time, or requires reloading the page or another page to show up in the saved pages list (and if I don't do that, it won't get saved). Update: I have realized that this extension deals very poorly with very large number of entries and poorly informs user of a page already in the list (in fact, it does not). There's also no way to organize the list.

icon

Ms R (ID: 000000e3d3a9a283) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/03/2018 Great extension, does the job perfectly.