Hide those pesky promoted Reddit ads that look like human posts!

Latest Version

Version
1.4
Update
February 27, 2024
Size
28.58KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.83099 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker Extension

Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker is used to automatically remove promoted posts on the new (and old!) Reddit layout. Save your brain the effort of having to distinguish real posts from promoted posts.

This extension was made for free. Donations are welcomed and appreciated: https://goo.gl/i7y6CF


PATCH NOTES (FEB. 2024):
- Updated to use manifest v3.

PATCH NOTES (DEC. 2020):
- Updated extension name.

PATCH NOTES (SEPT. 2019):
- Updated to allow support for old.reddit.com. Current users will need
to allow permissions again to access this new domain.
- Improved code based on a user's feedback. Thank you kind stranger!

✓ About Permissions & Privacy
As with all ad blocker extensions, this extension needs permissions to remove ads on reddit pages you view. All ad blocker detection takes place on your computer and does not see nor track any of your browsing history or any personally identifiable information.

✓ Terms of Use
Only works on reddit.com. No guarantee or warranty is given with the use of this software. The author shall not be held liable for any consequences by its use. Usage of this extension means that you agree to these terms.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker", "description": "Hide those pesky promoted Reddit ads that look like human posts!", "version": "1.4", "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "icon.png", "128": "icon-128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://www.reddit.com/*", "*://old.reddit.com/*" ], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": true, "js": [ "scripts.js" ] } ], "host_permissions": [ "*://www.reddit.com/*", "*://old.reddit.com/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker 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 Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker 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 Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker extension file

Select and download the Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker 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 Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker 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 Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker 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 Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker 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 Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Konrad (ID: 000000f44e481930) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/10/2023 Perfecto!

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Steve Butters (ID: 0000006a355ca9d4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2023 Does the trick

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Josh Peck (ID: 0000002c53ee8e11) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/05/2023 It works!

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Aaron Toponce (ID: 000000a8ab5e149c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/02/2023 Perfect. I was worried it might not work in old Reddit, but works like a charm.

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Dominic Thiele (ID: 000000b32236777e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/17/2023 10 / 10, Firetruck u/spez