Hides elements that contain keywords set by user

Latest Version

Version
0.2.53
Update
August 28, 2023
Size
52.98KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.48485 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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ElementHider Extension

**Jun18, 2023 update includes \"Performance mode\" which is enabled by default and should speed up the hiding of the elements.

This extension is meant to be an easy and efficient way to hide web elements and ads based on the text they contain.

It hides for example twitter posts, news articles, facebook posts, twitch comments etc. if they contain a keyword set by you. You can also blur them out instead of hiding them completely. Blurred elements can be revealed with mouse hover.

Donate button is given on the popup and on clicking it redirects to paypal.com

*KEYWORD OPTIONS*
By default keywords are case-sensitive but you can also set them case-insensitive and decide if the word should appear exactly as you've written it (e.g. CAT but not eduCATion). Examples of the keyword options can be found on the popup screen of the extension.

*TESTING MODE*
The extension has a testing mode which highlights the elements with green borders instead of hiding them. Testing mode makes it easy to see what is going to be hidden with the current keywords.

*ELEMENT HIDING PRECISION OPTIONS*
Precision of hiding can be adjusted from the options. It will affect how many parent elements will be hidden (for example if only the title of the article or complete article should be hidden).

*SITE SETTINGS*
Keywords can be set as site specific by adding \">>> url.com\" after the keyword (\"keyword >>> youtube.com\") and in the options you can set the global site settings if you want to enable or disable ElemenHider on specific sites completely.

*NOTES*
Although, this extension has been found to be working with a very high success rate, it is not fully guaranteed that it will hide every single element on every website with a keyword on it. This is mainly because every site is built differently and have different structure which makes it hard to identify all of them 100% correctly. Feel free to leave feedback if you encounter any problems with the extension.

Also available for Firefox:
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/elementhider-vh/

Github:
https://github.com/hievalt/ElementHider

Extension uses jQuery:
https://jquery.com/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "ElementHider", "version": "0.2.53", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Hides elements that contain keywords set by user", "homepage_url": "https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elemhide/jnbamieaacddlfcoanmbkclnpoafhmie", "icons": { "128": "icons/icon.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "options_ui": { "page": "src/browser_action/options.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "background": { "service_worker": "bg.js" }, "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon.png", "default_title": "ElementHider", "default_popup": "src/browser_action/popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "run_at": "document_start", "matches": [ "*://*/*" ], "js": [ "src/browser_action/jquery.min.js", "src/inject/inject.js" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install ElementHider extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ElementHider 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 ElementHider extension file

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

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User reviews

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James Wheatley (ID: 00000043c27eb8be) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/30/2023 It was really good, but now it seems as though the exclusion list doesn't work fully so it runs on ALL sites rather than just the sites I specify.

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0261_Phùng Tuấn Hải (ID: 000000d1342b2a9d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/02/2023 it completely blocked "suggested for you" on facebook, very useful

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Nick Maag (ID: 0000006de705448b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/25/2023 Removes articles and headlines that make my head spin. Actually maxed out to the limit.

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Tommaso Girotto (ID: 000000bb9f372d25) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/25/2023 simple and effective

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高台 (ID: 000000c520275b0b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/08/2023 I encountered a problem. It shows ‘Maximum character amount exceeded! Keywords cannot be saved while character limit is not met. (7614 / 7602)’