Simplify the new Reddit layout.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.11
Update
February 25, 2019
Size
261KiB
Developer
Category
Users
323
Rating
3.42857 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://*.reddit.com/*
Http://*.reddit.com/*
Storage
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Simple Reddit Extension

Simple Reddit ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

Cleans up the new reddit layout, makes it more compact - and closer to how the old reddit layout looked - but while keeping the new reddit features. That's all.

It's a little bit like the Reddit Enhancement Suite, just for the new design. And simpler.

Note : Simple Reddit is not officially affiliated with Reddit.

Some feedback from users : (。◕‿◕。)

♥ \"The blue makes me feel all fuzzy inside. Thank you sir.\"
♥ \"woah your tweaks are really nice. So much less cluttered. I think the redesign would be a lot more popular if it looked like this.\"

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Please rate & review the extension if you like it!

And you can leave bug reports and feedback here, or on reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/redesign/comments/8lqzoj/simple_reddit_a_chrome_extension_to_make_the/

Changelog : ┬─┬ノ(ಠ_ಠノ)

v.1.0.11
- General updates to make it work with latest reddit changes

v.1.0.10
- Sets the lightbox background to white

v.1.0.9
- Sets the lightbox to maximum 80% width ( instead of full page width )
- If you click on the lightbox background, it will close the lightbox
- Small fixes to links of \"reply\" notifications in the popup, as they sent you nowhere
- Fixes for utf-8 characters in the popup

v.1.0.8
- Adds a popup that shows you your latest inbox, posts and comments if you're logged in
- Fixes for the changed layout - fading out the header and side-bars now properly
- Shows long images in the preview now in a nicer way

v.1.0.7
- Adds color coding to comments based on the amount of points they got
- Quick icons to get you to your comments and posts page added to the nav bar
- Fixed some expandos ( image preview buttons ) hiding for no reason
- Adjusted styles based on recent reddit updates
- Adjusted border colors for images

v.1.0.6
- Make the profile link in the top right header send you to your profile right away, instead of opening the menu
- Adds shortcuts that send you to your comments and posts page

v.1.0.5
- The reddit header won't scroll any longer with the page

v.1.0.4
- Don't change colors of upvote/downvote buttons, just fade them slightly

v.1.0.3
- Remember if night mode was enabled, and apply day/night style right away
- Note in options about forcing the new design ( some people don't see a difference on new.reddit.com ) : If it doesn't work at first, log out & log into reddit - then it should work

v.1.0.2
- Works now in night mode, yay!
- Nicer colors in night mode - and lower opacity for less eye strain
- Highlights visited outbound links in purple
- Fixed layout display issues with REH ( Reddit Enhancement Suite )
- Better at hiding useless expansion buttons

v.1.0.1
- Show visited headlines in purple
- Auto-switch to the classic view ( configurable in options )
- Allow to force the new layout to be enabled - also for users who don't have the new layout as an option yet ( configurable in options )
- Automatically hide the left-side login menu if it's open on page load ( e.g. in Incognito window )

v.1.0.0
- Initial release
- Fixes headlines being now shown in blue, instead of black
- Less colors on the frontpage
- Fade out the header and right side menu while they're not active
- Highlight ads with a light golden background
- Limit the size of the preview items, for a more compact experience
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Simple Reddit", "short_name": "Simple Reddit", "version": "1.0.11", "description": "Simplify the new Reddit layout.", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.reddit.com/*","http://*.reddit.com/*"], "css": ["css/style.css"], "run_at": "document_start", "js": ["js/simplereddit.js"] } ], "permissions": [ "https://*.reddit.com/*", "http://*.reddit.com/*", "storage" ],"icons": {"128": "images/simpleredditlogo.png"}, "background": { "page" : "background.html" },"browser_action": {"default_icon": {"128": "images/simpleredditlogo.png"}, "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Simple Reddit"}, "options_page": "options.html"}
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How to download and manually install Simple Reddit extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Simple 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 Simple Reddit extension file

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

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User reviews

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SD (ID: 000000dc049b1c25) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/09/2023 Works great looks much better. One question; is it possible to centre the sub reddits on my screen? now its on the left side of my screen. https://i.ibb.co/nsXwqvQ/Xnip2023-06-09-15-48-13.jpg

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Justin Nguyen (ID: 0000005c04f32bd9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/04/2020 I don't know what happened to reddit with the new template, trying to read a thread and read the comments made the whole post display resize/reload. Kind of unusable. Thanks to this plugin though, I can now read a post thread without having to go back and forth with opening/closing comments threads.

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1 2 (ID: 00000004b61a4469) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/24/2020 Still shows the new reddit, but has comic sans as font and other useless little changes. Useless extension.

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/11/2019 This makes Reddit look nicer than the redesign, closer to its original form but still modern and clean. Love it, hope it continues to be updated!