Read /r/WritingPrompts submissions on Reddit with ease in a custom viewer.

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Version
0.6
Update
November 24, 2015
Size
43.68KiB
Developer
Category
Users
38
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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WP Reader Extension

WP Reader (\"WritingPrompts Reader\") is a tool that enables easier reading of submissions on the popular /r/WritingPrompts subreddit.

WP Reader combines multipart stories into a single flow of paragraphs and provides the option to step through all submissions in a thread.

To open WP Reader, click \"open in WP Reader\" next to the name of the story's author, or double-click the story.

Hotkeys (when in WP Reader mode):
- Left Arrow : Previous Story
- Right Arrow : Next Story
- Escape Key : Exit WP Reader

Change (v04):
- Improved layout.

Change (v06):
- You can now double-click a top-level story to open WP Reader mode.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "WP Reader", "description": "Read /r/WritingPrompts with ease.", "version": "0.6", "description" : "Read /r/WritingPrompts submissions on Reddit with ease in a custom viewer.", "author" : "Noah NU", "homepage_url" : "http://noahnu.com/wpreader", "icons" : {"16" : "images/icon16.png","48" : "images/icon48.png","128" : "images/icon128.png" }, "permissions" : ["tabs" ], "page_action" : {"default_icon": "images/icon38.png","default_title": "WP Reader" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches" : ["*://www.reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts/*", "*://www.reddit.com/r/writingprompts/*"], "css" : ["wp_styles.css"], "js" : ["jquery-2.1.1.min.js", "wp_reader.js"]} ]}
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How to download and manually install WP Reader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WP Reader 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 WP Reader extension file

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

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User reviews

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Noah Negin-Ulster (ID: 00000014144fb06e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/17/2016 I'm slightly biased... but I use this extension all the time.