This extension shows the estimated reading time for a web page

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
February 20, 2018
Size
49.79KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
3.72 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
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Reading Time Extension

A chrome extension that tells you how much time it takes to read a web page article

update
- fix breakage for the new youtube layout
- you can close the widget by clicking on it

description
- very fast calculation time using firefox readability library
- does not block rendering of the webpage as it is loaded after everything is done loading on the page
- works very well on webpage articles
- does not work well for other types of content
- can adjust the look of the widget to your liking
- it's open-source, you can contribute here github.com/usergit/read-time

privacy policy
- no data will be collected from this app
- strong privacy, does not send any of your data to any website
- no analytics or tracking of any sort
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Reading Time", "short_name": "Reading Time", "description": "This extension shows the estimated reading time for a web page", "version": "1.1.1", "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popupPage/popup.html", "default_title": "Reading Time" }, "icons": { "16": "assets/timereadicon16.png", "32": "assets/timereadicon32.png", "48": "assets/timereadicon48.png", "128": "assets/timereadicon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "exclude_matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": [ "extensionSettings.js", "readEstimator/Readability.js", "readEstimator/estimateTime.js", "readEstimator/mainContentScript.js" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "assets/*.*" ], "options_ui": { "page": "optionsPage/options.html", "chrome_style": true }}
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How to download and manually install Reading Time extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reading Time 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 Reading Time extension file

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

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User reviews

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LugiDergX (ID: 0000000b09184fe8) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/07/2023 Please add settings to change "hrs" to "minutes". It can be a bit hard to understand the estimated reading time in such format for people that do not understand it and constantly checking the conversion is a waste of time that this extension is supposed to save.

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Ciro Ramírez Suástegui (ID: 000000e4ffd57132) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/21/2022 Doesn't work.

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Cara (ID: 000000d754cb637d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/30/2022 I would very much like for this extension to work, but it does literally nothing. No time is displayed and clicking on the extension icon only allows me to change the settings.

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Marcelo Murras (ID: 0000008e510dc22f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/16/2021 Didn't work at all for me. :(

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Li Lin (ID: 0000008063ef4ab6) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/02/2018 设置的时候一直抖?