This extension will allow you to read in two different columns, which act like independent pages.

Latest Version

Version
1.6
Update
April 7, 2014
Size
5.67KiB
Developer
Category
Users
661
Rating
4.33333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Double Read Extension

A Chrome extension that will allow you to read websites on two columns (which act like independent pages).
IMPORTANT: There's a limitation, websites which don't allow external origin scripts won't load.

What's new 1.6:
- Now it stops when there's no more to show
- Updates scroll on resize
- You can scroll from both sides

What's new 1.3:
- Error message when iframe not possible
- Now when you click on a link the other column/frame also updates.
- New icon
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Double Read", "version": "1.6", "description": "This extension will allow you to read in two different columns, which act like independent pages.", "icons":{ "48": "icon.png" }, "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": ["doubleread.js"] }, "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png" } }
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How to download and manually install Double Read extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Double Read 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 Double Read extension file

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

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User reviews

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H A N S (ID: 000000cf042d4b30) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/10/2023 Perfect… absolutely perfect. now you can maximize the massive empty space by hanging an in-sync 200% website. Now, I need a way to add more splits, can I still have way more space than just 200% length.

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Sergio Henrique da Silva Pereira (ID: 000000c1a74f2035) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/23/2021 Divide, como prometido. Todavia, não permite que uma das divisões tenha independência na barra de rolagem, ou seja, uma vez dividida, ambas as barras funcionam conjuntamente. Seria interessante que as barras de rolagem fossem independentes.

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ian aegis (ID: 000000a84a7c41ae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/26/2021 good!

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Andreas Langenhagen (ID: 000000e546989914) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/19/2020 displays 2 columns nicely but as soon as I change the page-zoom, it scrolls slowly and steadiltyupwards. I consider dumping the extension.

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kh Jung (ID: 00000083659ed3d9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/26/2020 Great potential Thank you for your wonderful app. I found it very useful. While using it, I was wondering if I may ask you the following three questions. 1. It seems the screen scrolls automatically. How can I turn off this feature? 2. When I use "double read" extension, the website does not respond when I press page-down button. How can I make it work? 3. I was wondering if I could make more than two columns (e.g. up to five or six). Can I make this happen? Could you tell me what tools you have used make this extension and if it is not too complicated, teach me how I can make the above features happen? Sincerely, khj