Hide distracting feeds and suggested content on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and more to unhook your brain from social media addiction

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Version
1.0.26
Update
October 7, 2024
Size
42.21KiB
Developer
escapethealgorithm.org
Category
Users
242
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Escape the Algorithm - Social Feed Blocker Extension

Regain control of your time online; don't let sophisticated algorithms control you.

⚡️In 30 seconds, we'll save you countless hours of scrolling and autoplaying content that you don't need or want so that YOU can be the sophisticated one online and use the internet the way it's supposed to be used.

🚫 We block the main feed, stop autoplay, and hide all algorithmically generated content on YouTube, 𝕏/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more for a super simple way to stop scrolling away your days and regain your focus and attention on the internet. No more distracting sidebar or end screen suggested videos — just the stuff you intended to see in the first place.

🔒 Your privacy also is crucial to us, so we don't store any of your data; we will request your email address on signup just to keep you updated with product updates and share occasional new products with you that I'm building that make our time online something that only impacts our lives positively.

🧠 Let's make the internet what it's supposed to be: a resource for learning and entertainment that makes us smarter and happier!

✉️ Email me at [email protected] if you want to be in touch and stay updated with my mission to build a better internet.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Escape the Algorithm - Social Feed Blocker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Escape the Algorithm - Social Feed Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Escape the Algorithm - Social 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 Escape the Algorithm - Social Feed Blocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Escape the Algorithm - Social 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 Escape the Algorithm - Social Feed Blocker extension file

Select and download the Escape the Algorithm - Social 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 Escape the Algorithm - Social 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 Escape the Algorithm - Social 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 Escape the Algorithm - Social 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 Escape the Algorithm - Social Feed Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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