Search on IMDB simply highlight + right click. Also Hide Spoilers

Latest Version

Version
2.04
Update
March 4, 2023
Size
350KiB
Developer
ifwill.io
Category
Users
284
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
ContextMenus
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IMDB++ Extension

IMDB++
- Prevents spoilers on the IMDB website by placing a black box over the episode-count and years active for all the actors, actresses, producers... on the show.
- Quickly search for a film/tv show/actors information on IMDB by highlighting any text and right clicking

Features:
Clicking on the extension icon allows you to change the way it works by giving you the following options:

- Show Content (Will show the spoilers just as it is)
- Hide Content (Removes the spoilers from the page)
- Black Out Content (Hover over and reveal the content if you like)

Black Out Content is ON by DEFAULT when installing the application

- Right clicking opens a new tab with your search results from IMDB

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Once installed, the extension works automatically by applying the spoiler protection to any IMDB tabs that are currently open and future IMDB pages. You also immediately are able to highlight text and search on IMDB

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Version 2.01-2.04 Changes
- Updated to work with new website changes

Version 2.0 Changes
- Added Highlight Right-Click Search functionality
- When updating preferences, changes auto apply to all IMDB pages open

Version 1.6 Changes
- Added support for updated IMDB website
- Added support the all cast and crew page
- Updated Look
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "IMDB++", "description": "Search on IMDB simply highlight + right click. Also Hide Spoilers", "version": "2.04", "permissions": ["tabs", "storage", "contextMenus"], "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png", "256": "images/icon256.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "images/icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "IMDB Hide Spoiler Cast Appearance" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": ["js/jquery-3.2.1.min.js", "js/tinycolor.js", "js/content.js"], "matches": ["*://*.imdb.com/*"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }}
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How to download and manually install IMDB++ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download IMDB++ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install IMDB++ 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 IMDB++ extension file

Select and download the IMDB++ 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 IMDB++ 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 IMDB++ 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 IMDB++ 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 IMDB++ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Deez Nuts (ID: 000000b610e83f95) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/26/2018 works fine!