― ⚠ Google Chrome may tell you to remove this and other “Manifest V2” extensions as part of their attempt to force adoption of…

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2.0.1
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October 15, 2024
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30.69KiB
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2
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xkcd Hover Text Extension


⚠ Google Chrome may tell you to remove this and other “Manifest V2” extensions as part of their attempt to force adoption of “Manifest V3”. This extension remains fully supported, but will remain on MV2 as long as possible to retain support for older Chromebooks and oppose other issues with MV3 highlighted by the EFF – https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/12/googles-manifest-v3-still-hurts-privacy-security-innovation.


Takes the hover text of xkcd comics and displays it above or below the image.

Update history:
2.0.1
• Fixed extension not working on HTTPS site
2.0
• Clean-up under-the-hood
• Options page redesign
• Options now sync between computers
1.6
• Updated to work with the latest version of xkcd
1.5
• You can now change the position, background, font size, and you can make it show only when you mouseover.

Source code: https://github.com/ZMYaro/xkcd-hover-text
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"version": "2.0.1","name": "xkcd Hover Text","icons": {"16": "images/icon16.png","32": "images/icon32.png","48": "images/icon48.png","128": "images/icon128.png"},"permissions": ["storage"],"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["*://xkcd.com/*","*://xkcd.org/*","*://www.xkcd.com/*","*://www.xkcd.org/*"],"js": ["scripts/shared.js","scripts/content_script.js"],"run_at": "document_end"}],"options_page": "options_page.html"}
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How to download and manually install xkcd Hover Text extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download xkcd Hover Text extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install xkcd Hover Text 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 xkcd Hover Text extension file

Select and download the xkcd Hover Text 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 xkcd Hover Text 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 xkcd Hover Text 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 xkcd Hover Text 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 xkcd Hover Text extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Daryl Van Humbeck (ID: 00000030ecab25e2) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/18/2012 It was great, then it seems to have stopped working...