A Browser Extension for Faster Reading on ANY website!

Latest Version

Version
1.1.8
Update
August 24, 2024
Size
2.62MiB
Developer
jiffyreader.com
Category
Users
90,000+
Rating
4.28226 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Melayu
Deutsch
English
Français
Kiswahili
Türkçe
Català
Dansk
Eesti
Español
Italiano
Magyar
Svenska
Ελληνικά
русский
українська
עברית
فارسی‎
हिन्दी
ไทย
‫العربية
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
DeclarativeNetRequest
Tabs
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Jiffy Reader Extension

Visit https://jiffyreader.com/welcome for tips

What's Changed
- only enable some features with explicit user opt-in
- remove obfuscated code
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"icons":{"16":"icon16.plasmo.754a7afc.png",
"32":"icon32.plasmo.1b596b7f.png",
"48":"icon48.plasmo.9c45e82d.png",
"64":"icon64.plasmo.696cf0ec.png",
"128":"icon128.plasmo.f5004619.png"},
"manifest_version":3,
"action":{"default_icon":{"16":"icon16.plasmo.754a7afc.png",
"32":"icon32.plasmo.1b596b7f.png",
"48":"icon48.plasmo.9c45e82d.png",
"64":"icon64.plasmo.696cf0ec.png",
"128":"icon128.plasmo.f5004619.png"},
"default_popup":"popup.html"},
"version":"1.1.8",
"author":"",
"name":"Jiffy Reader",
"description":"A Browser Extension for Faster Reading on ANY website!",
"homepage_url":"https://github.com/ansh/jiffyreader.com#readme",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.b78a8f7f.js"},
"permissions":["storage",
"activeTab",
"declarativeNetRequest",
"tabs"],
"content_scripts":[{"matches":[""],
"js":["content_script.9f8fae8a.js"],
"all_frames":true,
"run_at":"document_start",
"css":[]},{"matches":[""],
"js":["content.2c66db0c.js"],
"all_frames":true,
"run_at":"document_end",
"css":[]}],
"version_name":"1.1.8",
"default_locale":"en",
"host_permissions":[""],
"commands":{"toggle-bionic":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Alt+B"},
"description":"Toggle bionic reading mode"}},
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["assets/icon512.png",
"assets/sun-light-solid.svg",
"assets/moon-solid.svg"],
"matches":[""]},{"matches":[""],
"resources":["content.1cbb8929.css"]}]}
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How to download and manually install Jiffy Reader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Jiffy Reader 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 Jiffy Reader extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jeff Randall (ID: 0000005b00d248de) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/21/2024 Something about this extension is making it so videos will not play while using Chrome. I've dialed in the reasoning to be specifically around this plugin.

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M (ID: 00000070afa2b1a6) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/12/2023 Give us the option to change fonts please. I'm reading class material that is in horrible awful to read font. Just having a few basic options would be great. Times new roman, etc.

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Thijs Lumeij (ID: 000000cc127bdf45) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/30/2023 I even use it on my phone (kiwi browser although it isn't perfect on kiwi) it helps me concentrate reading text.

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Antonis (ID: 000000dd794cc536) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/26/2023 Its great but a real hustle to get it to work on pdf i havent managed it yet,would be a 5 star otherwise

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Skye (ID: 000000f3019b2c90) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/26/2023 Works beautifully so far! Even works for my digital textbooks through Pearson, which is what I was really needing. This should really help a lot with studying, thanks!