A minimalist distraction blocker to keep you on task.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.3
Update
September 3, 2021
Size
764KiB
Developer
foldsocks.com
Category
Users
69
Rating
4.8 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
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Fold Socks Extension

Do you ever sit down to complete something only to be distracted by the internet?

STAY IN THE FLOW
Alternate between blocks of concentration and short breaks to supercharge your productivity.

GUARD YOUR FOCUS
When your focus slips, we'll block distracting websites and nudge you towards your current task.

SMALL TASKS LEAD TO LARGE GOALS
Accomplish your goals daily by breaking them into small tasks and focusing on one thing at a time.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Fold Socks", "version": "1.0.3", "description": "A minimalist distraction blocker to keep you on task.", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "background": { "scripts": ["src/background.js"], "persistent": false }, "chrome_url_overrides" : { "newtab": "pages/newtab.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "js": ["src/blockCheck.js"], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "icons": { "16": "fold_icon_white_16.png", "32": "fold_icon_white_32.png", "64": "fold_icon_white_64.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "fold_icon_white_16.png", "32": "fold_icon_white_32.png", "64": "fold_icon_white_64.png" }, "default_title": "Fold Socks" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Fold Socks extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Fold Socks 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 Fold Socks extension file

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

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User reviews

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Lukasz Bala (ID: 0000006e572d44ab) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/19/2022 The extension is too invasive. The idea is good, however it keeps showing todo list even when it's not in focused time. If I want todo list not to show up, I need to disable the extension. Should have an option to show todo list in new tabs only in focused time, otherwise it looks very promising, but I will uninstall it for now.

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Parmjit Kaur (ID: 000000769347b824) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/02/2022 Great

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Tilman Beyer (ID: 000000d4cf5f7bca) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/12/2022 Easy to use. No Ads. Helpful.

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Nicholas Nguyen (ID: 000000bf5da97c34) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/19/2022 It works well at helping you not slack off

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Tobias Talltorp (ID: 0000008895b540dd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2021 I value simple tools that do one (and only one) thing really really well. Folding Socks strikes that balance perfectly. Just enough of a nudge to keep my focus on track, without getting in my way.