Blocks access to distracting News Websites to focus on your task

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Version
1.5
Update
July 13, 2024
Size
58.92KiB
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Users
343
Rating
3.28571 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
English (United States)
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Block News Websites Extension

News website blocker.

This extension blocks more than 5000 news websites.
When you try to open the tab of any of the blocked news website, this extension will close the tab directly.

This extension blocks many news websites like bbc, nytimes, washington post, cnn, nbc, fox news, etc.

To request addition of any new website, write on the support tab.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Block News Websites", "description": "Blocks access to distracting News Websites to focus on your task", "version": "1.5", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": ["storage", "tabs"], "options_page": "options.html", "host_permissions": [ "https://jua836hit2.execute-api.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/default/checksummm/*"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html"}, "icons": { "16": "icon_16.png", "48": "icon_48.png", "128": "icon_128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Block News Websites extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Block News Websites extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Block News Websites 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 Block News Websites extension file

Select and download the Block News Websites 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 Block News Websites 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 Block News Websites 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 Block News Websites 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 Block News Websites extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Curtis Hall (ID: 000000126a7cfcaf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2023 If I am being completely honest, this extension has been a mental health helper. This is something I have wanted to have for ages. News blocking I really needed, something I think is amazing. It is always improving, getting better and better. This could be good for anyone who wants to focus on their tasks or even block news at certain times of the day, even when they want to look for information but avoid accidentally clicking on news sites. Thank you for this extension.

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Sean Phillips (ID: 0000008d07e9958c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/19/2022 Love this extension! As someone who doesn't watch the news anymore (I mostly just look up the weather) due to all the negativity and how much fear/stress/panic/anxiety it can cause in someone, this extension is a blessing!

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Michael (ID: 00000089e6e740b2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/08/2022 I need an extension to block specific news sites, not all of them. I can't imagine why anyone would need this extension. It has zero options.

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Nidhin Vinod (ID: 000000f44c0d32af) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/07/2022 HI Aditya, You read my Mind, I was looking for some apps to specifically block annoying news channels, like CNN, ABC etcetera, this is a wonderful app, I wish it has password protection and uninstall protection. Also option to add custom news channels. Thank you Best Regards.