Enjoy the web without distractions. Removes ads and other annoying content from popular sites.

Latest Version

Version
0.3.0
Update
February 8, 2023
Size
208KiB
Developer
retheme.org
Category
Users
253
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Retheme Extension

This extension \"themes\" high-traffic sites to remove unwanted ads, popups, and other cluttering elements from the content. Pin the extension to easily request a theme for your favorite sites, but otherwise, this is an install-and-forget extension that improves your daily viewing experience.

Privacy Policy:

- We do not collect any user information whatsoever.
- We do not sell anything - to you, or any other party.


Suggested Use:

Retheme operates in a very different way from traditional ad-blockers, therefore we recommend using it WITH one of those. They block many 3rd-party scripts, speeding up the overall page load, while Retheme *only* tackles the visual layer, but can improve layout issues, remove gaps, etc. They both have their uses, so run both!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Retheme", "description": "Enjoy the web without distractions. Removes ads and other annoying content from popular sites.", "version": "0.3.0", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "exclude_matches": [ "*://*/*.xml", "*://extensions/*" ], "type": "module", "js": ["extension/inject.js"], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "background": { "service_worker": "extension/background.js", "type": "module", "exclude_matches": [ "*://*/*.xml", "*://extensions/*" ] }, "action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_icon": { "16": "./icons/re.logo.16x16.png", "32": "./icons/re.logo.32x32.png", "48": "./icons/re.logo.48x48.png", "128": "./icons/re.logo.128x128.png" } }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [""], "resources": [ "./icons/re.logo.32x32.png" ] } ], "icons": { "16": "./icons/re.logo.16x16.png", "32": "./icons/re.logo.32x32.png", "48": "./icons/re.logo.48x48.png", "128": "./icons/re.logo.128x128.png" }, "host_permissions": [""]}
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How to download and manually install Retheme extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Retheme 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 Retheme extension file

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

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User reviews

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Robert Kemp (ID: 0000001f8e1f7a00) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/20/2023 Great plugin, it really cleans up a lot of websites for me.

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Aimee Housinger (ID: 000000ad264342f4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/06/2022 Like virtually everyone else on the planet, I have very little tolerance for the number of ads that choke sites I visit regularly. Having the ability to read content without all of those distracting ads and pop-ups is really incredible. This extension does a wonderful job of cleaning up pages, and I can't wait until it is released on more sites!