Breaks up walls of text into readable paragraphs, applies a different font and colouring.

Latest Version

Version
1.11
Update
September 22, 2014
Size
111KiB
Developer
Category
Users
163
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Tabs
ContextMenus
Storage
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Breakup Extension

Breakup is a simple Chrome extension that attempts to reformat text elements on webpages so they are more readable.

Formatting options include:
- Changing the font to a web-safe version;
- Changing the size of the font;
- Using a \"dark theme\" to provide more contrast between background and text.

It is designed to work with Reddit, however, it may work on other websites, depending on how their elements are styled.

To use the extension, right click on an element and select \"Break up text\" from the context menu.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Breakup", "description": "Breaks up walls of text into readable paragraphs, applies a different font and colouring.", "version": "1.11", "options_page": "options.html", "homepage_url": "http://theplaywrite.com", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "js": ["dom.js"] } ], "permissions": [ "tabs", "contextMenus", "storage" ], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Breakup extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Breakup 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 Breakup extension file

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

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User reviews

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Chris Merchant (ID: 000000e73b0cec5c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/25/2024 Stupendous! Makes walls of text so easy to read. Even BETTER, after switching to Edge it's still installed and working in Edge without even having to reinstall from the Edge Addons site (where it is not found anyhow)!

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Leonard Dobre (ID: 00000095dab410eb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/16/2014 I'm using the latest Chrome build, the extension doesn't work. (no context menu item)

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ccc vvv (ID: 000000ee6ffb633a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/12/2014 Works utterly and extremely well. Does a really good job of identifying paragraphs. It's just great.

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Phi Delta Theta Cal Pi (ID: 0000007af5425ae9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/23/2014 I found this off reddit and I've got to say its still needs a bit of work like keeping the titles separate from the paragraphs but it does work well. I like it so far. It also works on all websites so thats a plus.