Reddit Faster lets you open a subreddit just by typing its name, search Reddit straight from your address bar, and more.

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
October 1, 2022
Size
20.47KiB
Developer
Category
Users
185
Rating
4.33333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Reddit Faster Extension

Reddit Faster lets you open a subreddit just by typing its name. To use, type 'rdd' in the address bar to activate Reddit Faster. Then, simply type the subreddit's name and press enter. That's all!

Main features:
- One-step navigation to any subreddit or multireddit
- Search all of Reddit straight from your address bar
- Sort posts and access subreddit sections with simple commands

Search functions
Searching Reddit is easy: you simply type 'search', followed by the words you want to search for, and press enter.
Do you want to search for a subreddit? Type 'search subreddits', followed by your search words.
You can even search within a specific subreddit by typing the name of the subreddit, followed by 'search', followed by the words you want to search for.
(In previous versions this functionality was handled using short prefixes. These will continue to work. For a list of prefixes see the full Readme at https://github.com/dimaba/redditfaster)

Sorting posts in a subreddit
Posts in a subreddit can be sorted by any of Reddit's available sorting methods ('top', 'new', 'hot', 'rising' & 'controversial'). All you have to do is type the subreddit's name, followed by the name of the sorting method.

Wikis and Imgur albums
Many subreddits provide a wiki which compiles a lot of useful and interesting information on the subreddit's topic. These wikis can be accessed by typing the subreddit's name, followed by 'wiki'.
Similarly, any subreddit which accepts picture submissions will have an associated Imgur album. These albums can be accessed by typing the subreddit's name, followed by 'img'.

A full Readme with more detail and examples is available at https://github.com/dimaba/redditfaster.

New in version 1.1:
- Updated to remove unnecessary tabs permission
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Reddit Faster", "short_name": "RedditFaster", "manifest_version": 2, "description" : "Reddit Faster lets you open a subreddit just by typing its name, search Reddit straight from your address bar, and more.", "version": "1.1", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"],"persistent": false }, "omnibox": { "keyword" : "rdd" }, "icons": { "16": "assets/small_reddit_alien.png", "48": "assets/alien48.png", "128": "assets/alien128.png"}, "permissions": [ ], "offline_enabled": false}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Faster extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reddit Faster 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 Faster extension file

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

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User reviews

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Brian Saturnino (ID: 000000cf5569bf0b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/04/2022 Not working anymore - feelsbadman

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Nicole Sung (ID: 0000003fb67c1208) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/23/2019 Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

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Xedd MrC (ID: 0000001c5ad6a65c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/26/2016 Where have you been all my life? THANK YOUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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___ (ID: 0000006d00221638) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/08/2014 Great app works as stated. Only problem is that it does not work in incognito mode.