Floating music player and audio ad blocker for Pandora. Also bypasses Still Listening popup.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.5
Update
October 9, 2018
Size
57.9KiB
Developer
Category
Users
92
Rating
2.875 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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ZPlayer Extension

Provides a floating music player and audio ad blocker for Pandora. It also bypasses the Still Listening popup.

It displays the song and artist in a large font so that you can see it from farther away.

The player can be dragged up and down the screen.

Any feedback such as bugs or requests/changes can be made here:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zplayer/jgleekanijllagjpbgmamnmkljhmakbf/support
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "ZPlayer", "version": "1.2.5", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Floating music player and audio ad blocker for Pandora. Also bypasses Still Listening popup.", "icons" : { "16" : "ZPlayer16.png", "48" : "ZPlayer48.png", "128" : "ZPlayer128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "jquery.min.js", "jquery-ui.min.js", "main.12.min.js", "logo.png", "fonts/icomoon.eot", "fonts/icomoon.svg", "fonts/icomoon.woff", "fonts/icomoon.ttf" ], "content_scripts" : [ { "matches" : [ "*://*.pandora.com/*" ], "js" : ["contentscript.js" ], "css": ["style.min.css"], "run_at" : "document_end", "all_frames" : false } ]}
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How to download and manually install ZPlayer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ZPlayer 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 ZPlayer extension file

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

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User reviews

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Troy Reidhead (ID: 000000764aef0c17) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/10/2022 Doesn't work at all. Getting ad after ad after ad!

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KeroseneKinks (ID: 000000f753710065) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/10/2019 needs another update cause im still getting 2 ads in a row

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Arual BC (ID: 000000292f7e510a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/16/2018 Thanks it works.

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(ID: ) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/21/2017 It does nothing.