Adds stock prices and percent change to posts on stock-related subreddits

Latest Version

Version
1.6
Update
February 1, 2021
Size
411KiB
Developer
Category
Users
393
Rating
4.875 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://query1.finance.yahoo.com/*
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Reddit Stocks Extension

When you're browsing stock-related pages on Reddit, you may find yourself jumping back and forth to check stock prices. With Reddit Stocks, you'll see stock prices and percent change from the previous day for the stocks in each of the posts on the page.

If you ctrl-click on the stock price, you'll be taken to the Yahoo Finance page for the stock.

Stock information will show in posts for each of these subreddits:
/r/options
/r/stocks
/r/investing
/r/thetagang
/r/wallstreetbets

Reddit Stocks is open-source on GitHub. If you'd like to contribute to the code, check it out here: https://github.com/stuckinaboot/reddit_stocks_chrome
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Reddit Stocks", "version": "1.6", "description": "Adds stock prices and percent change to posts on stock-related subreddits", "manifest_version": 2, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://www.reddit.com/", "https://www.reddit.com/r/options*", "https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks*", "https://www.reddit.com/r/investing*", "https://www.reddit.com/r/thetagang*", "https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets*", "https://www.reddit.com/r/pennystocks*" ], "js": ["content-script.js"], "css": ["styles.css"] } ], "icons": { "48": "icons/icon_48.png", "128": "icons/icon_128.png" }, "permissions": ["https://query1.finance.yahoo.com/*"], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "web_accessible_resources": ["styles.css"]}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Stocks extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reddit Stocks 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 Reddit Stocks extension file

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

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User reviews

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Leonardo Martinez (ID: 000000de5410fe6b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/23/2021 Great extension my guy, but I think it doesn't work well with penny stocks. Cheers.

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Andy Green (ID: 000000a9e0c74ad6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/22/2021 Amazing for smooth brains!

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Gerson Lopez (ID: 0000000103baddf0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/22/2021 Great extension! Love it, thank you.

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ZX (ID: 000000f1a0101096) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/26/2020 Love it, a very convenient and useful tool indeed!

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Aspyn P (ID: 0000006db3c043d4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/26/2020 Great way to be able to see what stocks people are interested in and their prices without having to leave the page!