The loved arrow in the reddit comment section to skip to the next top level comment

Latest Version

Version
1.3.1
Update
November 16, 2024
Size
145KiB
Developer
Category
Users
187
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
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Permissions
Storage
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Reddit Comment Arrow Extension

Brings the skip-to-next-top-level-comment-button from the mobile apps to the desktop version of reddit.

The button will be positioned on the middle left side of the screen by default.

Instructions:
- Open a reddit post page
- Wait until top comments have loaded
- Click on the button to jump to the next comment
- Hold and drag (default 500 milliseconds) to reposition the button
- You can alter several options in the action menu of the extension. Just click on the icon in the extension popover.

If the button should mislocate by any reason, its' position can be reset from the action menu via \"Reset button position\".
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extension_name__", "description": "__MSG_extension_description__", "version": "1.3.1", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_page": "popup.html", "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/Logo-16.png", "32": "images/Logo-32.png", "128": "images/Logo-128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/Logo-16.png", "32": "images/Logo-32.png", "128": "images/Logo-128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "content.js" ], "css": [ "button.css" ], "matches": [ "https://www.reddit.com/*", "https://reddit.com/*", "https://old.reddit.com/*" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "images/Reddit-Comment-Arrow.svg", "images/Reddit-Comment-Arrow-Single.svg" ], "matches": [ "https://www.reddit.com/*", "https://reddit.com/*", "https://old.reddit.com/*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Comment Arrow extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reddit Comment Arrow 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 Comment Arrow extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jack Shearer (ID: 000000cc54ed68f1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/06/2023 Underrated feature from the app... thank you

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Subhajit Gorai (ID: 00000001010132b9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/06/2023 Got annoyed by not having the "Next reply" button on web despite having it on the mobile app. Had to scroll too long to read the next reply. This finally fixed my problem. Thank you!! 😌

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dave moore (ID: 0000004e89634492) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/24/2023 Just what i was looking for. Thanks!

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Snowyybro (ID: 0000001ce8470508) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/02/2023 I loved this feature on mobile, couldn't believe it wasn't on desktop. thank for making this!

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Barry Murry (ID: 000000412ab6d72c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/30/2022 Love it!