Extension for saving articles for later, and actually reading them

Latest Version

Version
1.7.5
Update
March 17, 2018
Size
423KiB
Developer
Category
Users
265
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Alarms
Notifications
Storage
Tabs
ContextMenus

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Actually Read it Later Extension

If you are always forgetting that article that you saved to read it later, this extension is for you!

Usage of extension is as basic as it gets: you set time for reading in options, and then save any article that you want by clicking on extension icon. When the reading time comes, you will be presented with list of your saved articles. Pretty easy, right?

Feel free to share your usage experience here, any feedback is appreciated!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Actually Read it Later", "description": "Extension for saving articles for later, and actually reading them", "version": "1.7.5", "manifest_version": 2, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "permissions": ["alarms", "notifications", "storage", "tabs", "contextMenus", ""], "background": { "scripts": ["js/background.js"], "persistent": false }, "options_page": "options.html", "browser_action": { "default_title": "Actually Read It Later", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "img/notebook16.png", "32": "img/notebook32.png", "48": "img/notebook48.png", "128": "img/notebook128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Actually Read it Later extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Actually Read it Later extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Actually Read it Later 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 Actually Read it Later extension file

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

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User reviews

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Victor Davich (ID: 0000007944e5a73b) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/11/2022 Suddenly contextual link disappeared. too hard to save.

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Samuele gg (ID: 000000b00bfe818f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/22/2022 Bella l'interfaccia, semplice, ma non funzionale: • aggiunge automaticamente la pagina corrente al click, ma non è possibile eliminarla nonostante viene premuto il pulsante di eliminazione; posso però eliminare le altre pagine • manca una barra di ricerca • manca un contatore. ______________________________ Nice interface, simple, but not functional: • automatically adds the current page to the click, but it's not possible to delete it even though the delete button is pressed; i can however delete the other pages • a search bar is missing • a counter is missing.

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손성준 (ID: 000000d6c46c22f5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/06/2020 Simple! Unlike 'Pocket' it won't open another new tab to distract you. All action happens in current browser window's right top toolbar section. And i like it.

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Kaio Almeida (ID: 0000007160b4a98d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/10/2018 Extremamente útil, prático e bonito!