Instapaper browser extension to save links for offline reading.

Latest Version

Version
3.1.2
Update
November 6, 2024
Size
180KiB
Developer
www.instapaper.com
Category
Users
200,000+
Rating
3.78394 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
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Instapaper Extension

Instapaper is a simple tool for saving web pages to read later on your iPhone, iPad, Android, computer, or Kindle.

This browser extension may be used in place of the bookmarklet to save articles directly into your Instapaper queue.

It works by saving the current tab to your Instapaper account . Users who aren't logged in will be taken to a login or signup page, after completing the process they will be redirected back to the original page with the original page saved in their queue.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Instapaper", "description": "Instapaper browser extension to save links for offline reading.", "version": "3.1.2", "options_page": "options.html", "icons": { "16": "img/insta_logo_tiny.png", "48": "img/insta_logo_small.png", "128": "img/insta_logo.png" }, "commands": { "ctrl-shift-s": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+S" }, "description": "Save article" } }, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab", "contextMenus" ], "host_permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "background": { "service_worker": "js/readlater.js", "type": "module" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "img/insta_logo_small.png", "32": "img/[email protected]" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "exclude_matches": ["https://instapaper.com/read/*", "https://*.instapaper.com/read/*"], "js": ["js/bookmarklet.js", "js/deflate-base64-min.js", "js/highlights-ugly.js", "js/premium.js", "js/tags.js"], "css": ["css/instapaper.css", "css/ipicons.css", "css/highlights.css", "css/premium.css", "css/tags.css"], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "matches": ["http://twitter.com/*", "https://twitter.com/*", "http://x.com/*", "https://x.com/*"], "js": ["js/twitter.js"] }, { "matches": ["https://news.ycombinator.com/*"], "js": ["js/hackernews.js"] }, { "matches": ["https://lobste.rs/*"], "js": ["js/lobsters.js"] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": [ "*.png", "*.svg" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ] }]}
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How to download and manually install Instapaper extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Instapaper 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 Instapaper extension file

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

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User reviews

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Brandon Thompson (ID: 000000270d455fbc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/17/2023 Works as advertised (once again).

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Aaron Bach (ID: 000000c1a0888edb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/08/2023 Extension does not work on any Chrome browser currently. I've tried every one, clearing all cookies and cache on every single browser. "Save failed" every single time. Instapaper support claims "we cannot replicate this issue" and then goes silent. I.e. support for the issue, even as a paid customer does not exist.

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Gabe B (ID: 000000907a793da2) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/05/2023 Unfortunately this extension is not functioning and broken at the moment.

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i gr (ID: 000000266be6bd33) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/26/2023 Looks very nice, but unfortunately doesn't seem to work, at least not with Chrome. Disappointing, I was rooting for this app.

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isogino (ID: 000000fe29ba0171) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/30/2023 クリックするだけでブックマークできるのでありがたい。ただし、Braveブラウザをサポートしていないので、適正に動作しない点は、残念。