WhackAMole Ad-Blocker

Latest Version

Version
3.14
Update
May 25, 2024
Size
42.17KiB
Developer
chrislaffra.com
Category
Users
448
Rating
4.25 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Scripting
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WhackAMole Ad-Blocker Extension

WhackAMole removes ads from websites. To disable WhackAMole for a given site, click on the WhackAMole toolbar icon. When it finds content that looks like an ad, WhackAMole replaces it with an \"ad\" block. You can click on that to see the original content.

WhackAMole never connects to a server and never inspects the data on the sites you visit. Instead, it looks for elements that look like ads and hides them using a set of builtin rules. If you disable WhackAMole for a given site, that site's URL is stored in the local browser history on your machine. Other than that, WhackAMole does not store any data, does not analyze your sites, and does not track your browsing behavior at all.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "WhackAMole Ad-Blocker", "short_name": "WhackAMole", "description": "WhackAMole Ad-Blocker", "version": "3.14", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "scripting" ], "author": "Chris Laffra - [email protected]", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*/*", "http://*/*" ], "js": [ "jquery.js", "contentscript.js" ], "all_frames": true } ], "background": { "service_worker": "service_worker.js" }, "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_icon": { "38": "cross.png" }, "default_title": "Whack A Mole", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_security_policy": {}}
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How to download and manually install WhackAMole Ad-Blocker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download WhackAMole Ad-Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install WhackAMole 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 WhackAMole Ad-Blocker extension file

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

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Joma Bastos G P (ID: 000000bbaec0fbde) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/27/2021 Aceptable.

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David Charboneau (ID: 00000027d3fb014d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/22/2017 Works as advertised.