Go to Facebook just for WORK, but then be distracted by Newsfeed?. "Stop Scrolling Newsfeed" is here to help you GET BACK to WORK!

Latest Version

Version
1.2.1
Update
February 26, 2020
Size
57.18KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.67188 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook Extension

How many times you visit Facebook just to check news from a group, or ask your friend something, but suddenly Facebook's newsfeed distracted you then you keep scrolling and scrolling...

\"Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook\" (SSNF) protects you from the distraction of Facebook News Feed, but if you want, you still can view your news feed for a short period of time and SSNF will remind you to stop.

Any feedback or suggestion is welcome.

Change log:

## [1.2.1] - 2020-02-25
- Fix the bug hiding newsfeed when users are on group

## [1.2.0] - 2020-02-22
- Support Facebook Beta

## [1.1.3] - 2018-07-08
- Add customizable option, now user can open newsfeed for as many minutes as they want

## [1.1.2] - 2017-07-13
### Modified
- Updated new chrome store link

## [1.1.1] - 2017-07-06
### Modified
- Changed app's name, icon, promotional tile

## [1.1.0] - 2017-29-03
### Added
- Now the extension can auto scroll to the position before closing newsfeed

## [1.0.6] - 2017-29-03
### Fixed
- fix the bugs related to resetting timer when the day is over

## [1.0.5] - 2017-27-03
### Changed
- improve timer: only count when the tab is selected/active as browsing time

### Fixed
- fix bug that doesn’t reset timer when the day is over

## [1.0.4] - 2017-26-03
### Added
- Option to hide/show the longer time options (10 and 30 minutes)

## [1.0.3] - 2017-24-03
### Added
- A counter for the amount of minutes spent scrolling in the day

### Changed
- Change the time of showing pop to when user has 10 secs left (was 15 seconds)

## [1.0.2] - 2017-23-03
### Added
- Detect if there is a playing video. Newsfeed will be closed only when the video got paused or ended
- An option allows user to enable above feature or not

## [1.0.1] - 2017-21-03
### Added
- Helpful links: Rate this application link and submit suggestion link

## [1.0.0] - 2017-21-03
### Added
- More time option: add 10 minutes and 30 minutes option

### Fixed
- The overlay now cover all reactions, likes, and videos
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook", "version": "1.2.1", "description": "Go to Facebook just for WORK, but then be distracted by Newsfeed?. \\"Stop Scrolling Newsfeed\\" is here to help you GET BACK to WORK!", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://www.facebook.com/*", "https://www.facebook.com/*"], "js": ["stop-scrolling.js"], "css": ["stop-scrolling.css"], "run_at": "document_idle" } ], "permissions": [ "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook 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 Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook 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 Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook extension file

Select and download the Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook 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 Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook 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 Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook 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 Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook 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 Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Tanya Williams (ID: 0000005fa6d3996a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/09/2023 When I click on Just 5 minutes, it isn't letting me see FB anymore.

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Bartosz Zaskórski (ID: 000000f8dd3589ce) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/10/2022 So cool!

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amar munkh-erdene (ID: 0000009c4cb529d7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/27/2022 nice

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Rhys Davis (ID: 000000408fc6a8f3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/28/2021 Great if you need to stop Facebook but message a lot of people on it

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Mike Hill (ID: 000000fd856922ea) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2021 Best news feed killer every! Love the quick few minutes for checking on ads etc, but not enough to get me fed all the negative messaging :)