Removes audio ads on Spotify™ Web Player

Latest Version

Version
1.1.6
Update
April 13, 2024
Size
112KiB
Developer
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.14427 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
*://open.spotify.com/*
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SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ Extension

This extension will block annoying audio ads from playing on Spotify™.

Using it, ads will not play on Spotify™ online web player, and instead the next song will play. Note that this will not affect your smartphone, etc.

Sources are available here:
https://github.com/tomer8007/spotify-web-ads-remover

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LEGAL
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This extension is against Spotify's Terms of Service.

Spotify is a trademark of Spotify Technology S.A., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This extension is an independent project developed by Tomer H. and has no relationship to Spotify or Spotify Technology S.A.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify\u2122", "short_name": "SpotiAdBlocker", "description": "Removes audio ads on Spotify\u2122 Web Player", "version": "1.1.6", "permissions": [ "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "*://open.spotify.com/*" ], "icons": { "128": "images/icon_2_128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "images/icon_2_128.png", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://open.spotify.com/*"], "js": ["content_script.js"], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "matches": ["https://open.spotify.com/*"], "js": ["lib/sweetalert.min.js"], "css": ["styles.css"] } ],"web_accessible_resources": [ "injected/*", "lib/*"]}
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How to download and manually install SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ 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 SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ 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 SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ extension file

Select and download the SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ 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 SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ 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 SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ 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 SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ 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 SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Oscar Cardona (ID: 000000827bd76cf7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/12/2024 Funciona.

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— 爱 (ID: 000000ccd7c4f920) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/13/2023 works fine at first but gets a little bit buggy occasionally. a little bit of bugs are fine, better than having to listen to the horrifying ads. i reccomend this to everyone who dislikes spotify ads

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krystal latimer (ID: 0000001f35814df0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2023 its fantastic would def recommend if you dont want to pay for spotify premium and are willing to play spotify on chrome

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Rodrigo Emiliano Ríos Chinchilla (ID: 000000c5b8f121e4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/10/2023 Esta dejando de funcionar, aunque la desisntale y la vuelva a instalar salen anuncios

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John Farrell (ID: 000000c74d70430c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2023 most pleasurable extension on chrome