Collection of comics from gocomics.com

Latest Version

Version
2.2.9
Update
August 3, 2023
Size
74.25KiB
Developer
notepad.softwarevalley.net
Category
Users
147
Rating
4.1 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://*.gocomics.com/*
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Comics Extension

Extended version of the Big Nate extension (http://goo.gl/4qsNQ) with the option to add comics from gocomics.com.

**** FEATURES ****
• Navigate through comics with left/right arrows, home key to go to newest comic and up/down to change comics.
• Saving last viewed link for each comic when using previous/next buttons (or arrows)
• Going back to last viewed comic by clicking on each comic in comics list
• Navigating through comics with up/down keys, newest comic will load while keeping last viewed comic saved
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Comics", "version": "2.2.9", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Collection of comics from gocomics.com", "options_page": "options.html", "icons": { "19" : "images/icon-19.png", "48" : "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "homepage_url": "https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/comics/kjmagnjmfaglgahipjocmdfmehllocgp", "minimum_chrome_version" : "22.0.0.0", "browser_action": {"default_icon": "images/icon-19.png","default_title": "Comics","default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "https://*.gocomics.com/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Comics extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Comics 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 Comics extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ron Zander (ID: 000000a43b01dca6) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/12/2015 needs a calendar to go back to where you left off reading. like if you haven't read for two weeks and want to continue where you left off

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Steven Cauchon (ID: 000000e028470f8c) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/23/2014 I used to use go comics with igoogle, now that that is gone I attempted to use this extension, but it never updates (stays on the same single comic the day it was installed). Please Fix!

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Wayne Eby (ID: 0000007f6e72cdfc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2013 I've been needing this. Needed a replacement for igoogle app.

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Chatinai Chotwattakawanich (ID: 0000001d8f70b70d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/17/2013 I have been using this extension for a couple of years now. I have to say that while it doesn't have a lot of options, it does work wonderfully. I just suddenly think that I should rate this extension.

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Prabhjot Singh (ID: 00000041745e4791) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/05/2013 The previous button doesn't really take you to the previous days comics. Some syncing problem with gocomics I presume. Otherwise does what it says.