The best way to read online.

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Version
8.1.0
Update
November 27, 2023
Size
514KiB
Developer
readup.org
Category
Users
687
Rating
4.75 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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Readup Extension

This extension enables you to read articles on Readup.

Readup offers:
- 100% ad- and distraction-free reading.
- Algorithms you can trust.
- Civil discourse.

For more information visit Readup.org.

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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Readup extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Readup 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 Readup extension file

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

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User reviews

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Thor Galle (ID: 0000004ca71ad1c1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/30/2020 Readup is an amazing platform that changed the way I engage with reading online. The "Article of the Day" is often really interesting because the voting system picks out the best free articles from the best magazines/Medium/... . And the community is lovely. Highly recommended!

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Michael (ID: 00000089e6e740b2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/21/2019 All these fake reviews are very ironic.

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Toad Style (ID: 00000078eeb0a391) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/16/2018 A perfect example of how technology can be utilized to reverse some of the damage it has done. To make us slow down and be more thoughtful and engaging without having to log off and insist only on face to face interactions. Bravo! And thank you!

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Amanda Weatherhead (ID: 000000cc93061675) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2017 reallyread.it has improved my life dramatically! It's great to have engaging conversations with people who have actually read articles. I love that reallyread.it has the ability to change how reputation operates on the web. I'm also more conscious of my own reading habits -- instead of browsing headlines I actually read articles fully, which is infinitely more satisfying!

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Erica Broer (ID: 0000003c7f42a4c1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/19/2017 Reallyread.it forces me to actually take the time to read content on the Internet, both nonfiction and fiction, and post thoughtful comments in order to start conversations. I enjoy being part of a community of people who appreciate reading and engaging in high quality dialogue.