Kill Reddit front page + other features to make Reddit a little less distracting.

Latest Version

Version
0.5
Update
January 29, 2020
Size
22.26KiB
Developer
Category
Users
156
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Less Distracting Reddit Extension

Hide various features of Reddit in order to hopefully make your stay as short as you originally intended.

No matter which options you choose, you'll still be able to read posts and their comments. This avoids the annoying situation when you use a website blocker only to find that the useful information you're googling can be found only on Reddit.

Features:
- Works on both new and old Reddit
- You can enable only the features you want
- Hide front page
- Hide r/all and r/popular
- Hide browse page of all subreddits
- Hide various distractors like \"More posts from r/some community\" or \"Discussions in r/some\"

This addon is open source. The repository is hosted at https://github.com/jaksim/less-distracting-reddit. Suggestions and code contributions are welcome.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Less Distracting Reddit", "version": "0.5", "description": "Kill Reddit front page + other features to make Reddit a little less distracting.", "icons": { "48": "img/icon.png", "96": "img/icon2x.png", "128": "img/iconc.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.reddit.com/*"], "js": ["src/UrlParser.js", "src/kill.js"] } ], "options_ui": { "open_in_tab": false, "page": "options/options.html" }, "permissions": ["storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Less Distracting Reddit extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Less Distracting Reddit extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Less Distracting Reddit 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 Less Distracting Reddit extension file

Select and download the Less Distracting Reddit 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 Less Distracting Reddit 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 Less Distracting Reddit 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 Less Distracting Reddit 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 Less Distracting Reddit extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Marko Lovic (ID: 0000004d06543cb5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/23/2023 It works!

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Denis Duchev (ID: 0000009880079236) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/08/2023 Removed the front page which is exactly what I wanted. This still lets you use reddit for the specific usefule subreddits but prevents you from doomscrolling the frontpage!

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Ello Aldrin (ID: 000000e7c667f675) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/29/2022 Perfect for my usecase, thank you