One click to close any overlay on any website.

Latest Version

Version
0.2.2
Update
January 6, 2024
Size
56.97KiB
Developer
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.19534 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Scripting
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Behind The Overlay Extension

Close any overlay on any website with a single click or keys.
Use keyboard shortcut on Windows ctrl+shift+x or on MacOS cmd+shift+x (think about x as the close button you can use on any website).
Once you get used to the keyboard shortcut, you'll be using it all the time and gonna love it ! ; )

Important features:
* It works on any website. It doesn't rely on a static list of rules, as some other extensions.
* It doesn't require any permissions.
* No performance impact on your browsing. It will only activate when triggered.
* (NEW) Also removes blurred backgrounds and unlocks the scroll bar.

Important changes

0.2.2 - 05/01/2024
Update to make it work with the latest versions of Chrome that only supports manifest v3.

0.2.1 - 16/03/2022
Better handling for the scrollbar unblocker thanks to @ricobl on github (issue #23).

0.2.0 - 24/04/2021
Removes blurred backgrounds and improved scroll detection thanks to @sandsmark on github (issue #29).

0.1.3 - 18/06/2014:
A keyboard shortcut is now available and activated by default:
For windows, linux: CTRL+SHIFT+X
For MacOS: CMD+SHIFT+X
To remember X key, think of X as a close button.

The scrolling enabler now got better, thanks to jordansexton on github.
Improving the algorithm for finding overlays.

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Reach out on Github to make suggestions: https://github.com/NicolaeNMV/BehindTheOverlay

Now an Firefox extension is also available !

I'm using this extension myself and happy to share it with everyone ! <3
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Behind The Overlay", "author": "Nicolae Namolovan", "description": "One click to close any overlay on any website.", "version": "0.2.2", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting" ], "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/courtain_32.png", "48": "images/courtain_38.png", "128": "images/courtain_64.png" }, "default_title": "\u274c Overlay from this page" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "description": "\u274c Overlay from this page" } }, "icons": { "128": "images/courtain_128.png" }, "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Behind The Overlay extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Behind The Overlay extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Behind The Overlay 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 Behind The Overlay extension file

Select and download the Behind The Overlay 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 Behind The Overlay 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 Behind The Overlay 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 Behind The Overlay 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 Behind The Overlay extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Konrad (ID: 000000f44e481930) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/24/2023 Was working on some websites, now it just doesn't work on any website I try. Needs an update.

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docem (ID: 000000a2df568d7c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/30/2023 doesnt work

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Wiktor Reczek (ID: 0000006f399e5795) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/03/2023 not working here, please fix: https://wyborcza.pl/7,75400,30029243,gpt-jest-coraz-glupszy-sztuczna-inteligencje-psuje-ludzka-chciwosc.html

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Pro tric (ID: 0000002e11f8e598) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/31/2023 I install it on every computer I use, I love this extension Jag installerar detta tillägg på varenda dator jag använder, kan inte vara utan det längre.

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Matt Dubois (ID: 000000d55eb2b07b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/13/2023 This does exactly what it says without annoying bloat like account registration. This has rendered unusable websites usable on numerous occasions. Excellent work.