Web accessibility overlays don't work. Wave them all bye-bye in one easy step, with AccessiByeBye!

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Version
1.9.0
Update
March 6, 2024
Size
112KiB
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Users
882
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
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AccessiByeBye Extension

If you use a screen reader and have been prompted to press a hotkey to turn on some website's screen reader mode, you've likely encountered the category of website add-ons known as accessibility overlays. These include services like AccessiBe, EqualWeb, MaxAccess, and UserWay.

We know that while these overlays are supposed to make websites more accessible, they're actually annoying and often counter-productive. That's why we made AccessiByeBye, a simple browser extension that blocks these overlays.

Just install AccessiByeBye into your browser, and those pesky overlays won't bother you again. There's no catch. We don't collect your web browsing habits or other personal information, and the AccessiByeBye extension won't slow down your browser or computer. If you ever decide you do want one of those overlays, it's easy to turn off the extension at any time.

At Pneuma Solutions, we're all in favor of any tools that truly improve accessibility. So if any of the accessibility overlays that we block actually become useful to the people that they claim to serve, then we'll remove those blocks. But until then, we believe that the spread of accessibility overlays is hindering true improvements in website accessibility. Read more about our thoughts on accessibility overlays.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "AccessiByeBye", "description": "Web accessibility overlays don't work. Wave them all bye-bye in one easy step, with AccessiByeBye!", "version": "1.9.0", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "js/background.js", "js/hot_reload.js" ] }, "permissions": [ "storage", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "" ], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install AccessiByeBye extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install AccessiByeBye 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 AccessiByeBye extension file

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

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User reviews

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Gen Herres (ID: 000000b5d1e28877) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/20/2023 Great plugin. I never have to see another overlay!