Follow any website which offers an RSS feed and decide how to receive messages, i.e. via Email, Telegram etc.

Latest Version

Version
0.1.5
Update
August 10, 2024
Size
1.38MiB
Developer
follow.it
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.11111 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
Alarms
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Follow websites (RSS Reader)","version": "0.1.5","description": "Follow any website which offers an RSS feed and decide how to receive messages, i.e. via Email, Telegram etc.","icons": {"16": "img/icons/icon-16.png","48": "img/icons/icon-48.png","128": "img/icons/icon-128.png"},"background": {"service_worker": "background/index.js"},"content_scripts": [{"all_frames": false,"js": ["browser-polyfill.min.js", "content/index.js"],"matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file:///*"],"run_at": "document_start"}],"action": {"default_popup": "popup.html","default_icon": {"48": "img/icons/icon-48.png"}},"permissions": ["tabs", "storage", "alarms"],"host_permissions": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"],"externally_connectable": {"matches": ["https://follow.it/*", "https://*.follow.it/*"]},"manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Follow websites (RSS Reader) extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Follow websites (RSS Reader) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Follow websites (RSS 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 Follow websites (RSS Reader) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Follow websites (RSS 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 Follow websites (RSS Reader) extension file

Select and download the Follow websites (RSS 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 Follow websites (RSS 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 Follow websites (RSS 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 Follow websites (RSS 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 Follow websites (RSS Reader) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Mihaela Pavleska (ID: 00000036603e21c8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/21/2022 I love Follow.it because it makes it so easy to stay up-to-date with my favorite websites. With just a few clicks, you can add any web page to your list and receive updates whenever there's new content. It makes it easy to stay up-to-date.

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Mikołaj “Clyde” Chodorowski (ID: 00000035ed95dfb5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/05/2022 Simple and super quick, perfect solution for my websites!

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Sodiq Ayinde (ID: 0000000b2f029e9d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/27/2022 Excellent! Okay to use with follow.it service. You will love it

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Mika Svetli (ID: 00000062722cd6f8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2022 Works great, just like the follow.it service!

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jenice harper (ID: 000000b2d58b6734) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/13/2022 Finally, a robust solution to follow the news I care about. I can add filters to separate the signal from the noise and many other cool stuff.