Highlight unread comments since your last visit to a Reddit comment section.

Latest Version

Version
3.0.0
Update
July 2, 2024
Size
72.72KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.31818 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Reddit (Au) Comment Highlights Extension

Lightweight and customizable alternative to a feature normally reserved to Reddit gold users. It requires minimal permissions and syncs between browser sessions! It supports RES (Reddit Enhancement Suite) night mode and custom CSS!

Note that highlights won't show until the second time you visit a comment thread after you install the extension.

Please report any problems you encounter to github issues page.

Planned features:
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• None as of now
Feel free to suggest features!

Update Log:
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Version 3.0.0:
• Feature: Support for Manifest v3 (Chrome 88 and above)

Version 2.0.1:
• Fix: Issue where comments would not get highlighted.

Version 2.0.0:
• Feature: Support for `reddit.com` (\"redesign\").
• Feature: Choice between local or synced storage.
• Feature: Optional storage compression.
• Feature: Automatic refresh on configuration change.
• Feature: Opt-in error reporting.

Version 1.2.0:
• Feature: Firefox support.
• Fix: Issue where comments would not get highlighted.
• Notice: Having the options page in a separate tab is deprecated, so it's now shown in a modal window.

Version 1.1.1:
• Fix: Issue where comments not shown on page load (like comments shown after clicking \"load more comments\") would not get highlighted (thanks @madLyfe for the bug report).
• Fix: Issue on options page where RES usage setting would not be saved unless all settings explicitly saved.
• Fix: Issue where viewing a perma-linked comment would mark the whole thread read.

Version 1.1.0:
• Feature: Proper RES (Reddit Enhancement Suite) night mode support!
• Feature: Advanced settings (link & quote color).
• Feature: Native color picker.
(thanks @Two-Tone for the suggestions)

Version 1.0.2:
• Fix: Spell checker disabled in CSS text box.

Version 1.0.0:
• Feature: Option to clear highlight on click.
• Feature: Option to redirect mobile to desktop site.
• Fix: More lightweight (reason for color picker change).
• Fix: More responsive options page, minor color/layout fixes & no silent errors.
• Note: This update will ask for your permission to access all reddit pages (previously the extension only had access to subreddit pages).

Version 0.10.0:
• Fix: No longer highlight logged in users' comments (thanks @Two-Tone for the suggestion).

Version 0.9.0:
• Feature: Use custom CSS for styling (thanks @jtraub for the suggestion).
• Feature: Customizable font color.

Version 0.7.0:
• Fix: Issue where last comment wouldn't get highlighted (thanks @SilentException for the bug report).

Version 0.6.0:
• Fix: Passive background script.

Version 0.5.0:
• Feature: Options page.
• Feature: Customizable highlight color and border.

Version 0.2.0:
• Feature: New icon.
• Feature: Improved comment styling.

Version 0.1.0:
• Initial release
• Basic functionality
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Reddit (Au) Comment Highlights", "version": "3.0.0", "options_page": "options.html", "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "icons": { "48": "icon48.png", "96": "icon96.png" }, "homepage_url": "https://github.com/aesy/reddit-comment-highlights", "description": "Highlight unread comments since your last visit to a Reddit comment section.", "short_name": "Highlight new Reddit comments", "background": { "service_worker": "backgroundScript.js", "type": "module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*.reddit.com/*", "https://*.reddit.com/*"], "js": ["contentScript.js"], "all_frames": true } ], "permissions": [ "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "http://*.reddit.com/*", "https://*.reddit.com/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Reddit (Au) Comment Highlights extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Reddit (Au) Comment Highlights extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Reddit (Au) Comment Highlights 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 (Au) Comment Highlights Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Reddit (Au) Comment Highlights 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 (Au) Comment Highlights extension file

Select and download the Reddit (Au) Comment Highlights 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 (Au) Comment Highlights 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 (Au) Comment Highlights 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 (Au) Comment Highlights 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 (Au) Comment Highlights extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Martin Fakt (ID: 0000006bac6d4830) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/13/2023 Works very inconsistently.

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Dangelman (ID: 000000aba3f954a5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/18/2022 Very useful feature that Reddit hid behind a subscription. Happy the developer integrated support for redesign, sometimes the extension has some hiccups but it seems to work well now. If you use Reddit on a regular base, this is a very recommended must-have extension.

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Auggy plus (ID: 000000961991af10) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/29/2022 Not working anymore?

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Cassie G (ID: 000000cdd9e6a19c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/29/2021 Works as intended, even supports night mode for RES. 6 stars out of 5.

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Lee Taylor (ID: 000000c2d85e2129) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/05/2018 great extension, has worked flawlessly for me on the traditional reddit design, unfortunately i tried the redesign reddit today which no doubt will be future reddit and this didn't work, i really hope this gets updated for it as i quite like reddit redesign