Adjusts Formatting of Wiki Pages for better readability

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Version
0.4
Update
September 20, 2020
Size
42.25KiB
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Users
107
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Wiki Reader Extension

This Chrome Extension modifies wikipedia webpages to:
- limit the horizontal space
- turn the page to dark mode
for better readability, especially on large screens.

No tracking, no ads.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Wiki Reader","description" : "Adjusts Formatting of Wiki Pages for better readability","author": "Johnbuble","version": "0.4","manifest_version": 2,"browser_action" : {"default_title": "Wiki Reader","default_icon": { "38": "icons/icon_38.png", "19": "icons/icon_19.png" }},"icons": { "16": "icons/icon_16.png", "48": "icons/icon_48.png", "128": "icons/icon_128.png" },"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["https://*.wikipedia.org/*"],"run-at": "document_start","css": ["content.css"]}]}
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How to download and manually install Wiki Reader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Wiki Reader 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 Wiki Reader extension file

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

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User reviews

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Pietro Bartalini (ID: 000000aced4e8650) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/25/2022 It is the only dark mode that doesn't "lag", in other words it doesn't get white for a fraction of a second before shifting to black. Blue links are still blue.

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vikvigi (ID: 0000003047f7359a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/20/2022 Very useful extension.

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Sushruta Bhattacharjee (ID: 000000c689a12b30) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/20/2021 Quite surprisingly, this is the ONLY Wikipedia dark mode extension that works decently. Plus, it's open source. What's not to like?