Filter unwanted text based content by using specific keywords on web pages

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November 6, 2024
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TextFilter Extension

TextFilter: Take Control of Your Web Content!..

TextFilter is a free browser extension that empowers you to create a more focused and comfortable browsing experience by filtering out unwanted content using customizable keywords.

In today’s digital world, we’re often surrounded by content that can be distracting, upsetting, or simply unwanted. Whether you're trying to avoid spoilers for your favorite show, steer clear of disturbing topics, shield yourself from repeatedly seeing the same content, or keep a focused work environment, it's not always easy to dodge these things on your own.

Key Features:
-Smart Content Filtering: Automatically detect and filter content based on your custom keywords across any webpage.
-Comprehensive Media Filtering: Analyzes and filters images based on their descriptions (alt text, titles, and captions).
-Universal Language Support: Works with emojis and all alphabets (Latin, Cyrillic, Arabic, Asian scripts, etc.).
-Flexible Display Options: Choose between completely removing filtered content or replacing it with a warning message.
-Site-Specific Control: Enable or disable filtering for specific websites, giving you precise control over where filtering occurs.
-Privacy First: All filtering happens locally on your device - no cloud storage, no tracking, no data collection. Your browsing habits remain completely private.
-Real-Time Updates: Changes to your filter settings take effect immediately with page refresh.

TextFilter is designed for anyone wanting a cleaner, more personalized browsing experience; from students and professionals to everyday users who want control over what they see online.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "TextFilter", "version": "1.1", "description": "Filter unwanted text based content by using specific keywords on web pages", "icons": { "16": "textfilter-logo.png", "32": "textfilter-logo.png", "48": "textfilter-logo.png", "128": "textfilter-logo.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs" ], "action": { "default_popup": "textfilter.html", "default_icon": { "16": "textfilter-logo.png", "32": "textfilter-logo.png", "48": "textfilter-logo.png", "128": "textfilter-logo.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["textfilter-content.js"] } ], "host_permissions": [""]}
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How to download and manually install TextFilter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install TextFilter 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 TextFilter extension file

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

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