Preload the next page of a webcomic for faster archive binging

Latest Version

Version
3
Update
September 10, 2023
Size
6.82KiB
Developer
thejh.net
Category
Users
109
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Webcomic Preloader Extension

This extension speeds up webcomics by pre-loading the next page in the background. This way, when you decide to go to the next page of the comic, you don't have to wait for it.

To activate the extension (per tab):
- open the webcomic you want to read
- press the arrow symbol in the extension bar;
the arrow should turn yellow

To teach the extension how to find the next page, just click the link to the next page as normal. After a few seconds, the page should change, and the arrow should turn green. If the arrow doesn't turn green, the extension failed to identify the pattern for the \"next page\" link; if there are multiple links to the next page, try clicking a different one.

To go to the next page of a comic, either click the normal link to the next page or press enter.

This is an entirely personal project.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Webcomic Preloader", "description": "preload the next page of a webcomic for faster archive binging", "version": "3", "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "enable automatic preloading for this tab", "default_icon": "icons/inactive.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Webcomic Preloader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Webcomic Preloader 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 Webcomic Preloader extension file

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

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User reviews

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Billy Liu (ID: 000000e1e845e1d4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/26/2020 Just what I was looking for, a little glitchy but works nonetheless. Would look forward to updates as it appears to be dormant since 2017. Thank you for this extension.