A more elegant solution for collapsing reddit comment trees

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Version
6.0.1
Update
April 21, 2024
Size
178KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.76623 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
English
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Reddit Comment Collapser Extension

Collapse a comment and all of it's replies by clicking on the column of the comment you wish to collapse.

No longer get stuck in the middle of a huge comment chain - simply select the outermost column to collapse the whole top-level-comment.

Note - this extension is only compatible with old.reddit.com. You can use Old Reddit Redirect (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/old-reddit-redirect/dneaehbmnbhcippjikoajpoabadpodje) to ensure you always load old.reddit.com.

Compatible with Reddit Enhancement Suite and subreddit themes.

Reddit Comment Collapser is free and open source. The code is available at https://github.com/tom-james-watson/reddit-comment-collapser and contributions and bug reports are very welcome.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "6.0.1", "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "name": "Reddit Comment Collapser", "description": "A more elegant solution for collapsing reddit comment trees", "icons": { "48": "image/icon48.png", "128": "image/icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*.reddit.com/*/comments/*", "https://*.reddit.com/*/comments/*" ], "css": ["css/comment-collapser.css"], "js": ["js/comment-collapser.js"], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "image/collapse.png", "image/collapse-dark.png", "image/expand.png", "image/expand-dark.png", "image/colours/*" ], "matches": [""] } ], "permissions": ["storage"], "options_ui": { "page": "views/options.html" }, "host_permissions": ["https://*.reddit.com/"]}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Comment Collapser extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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User reviews

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Starlord Stavanger (ID: 000000f910c28962) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/27/2023 I can't believe how late to this game I am! Been on Reddit like 8 years, always used "new" Reddit for years, but switched to "old" Reddit and with the help of this amazing little extension, it makes using the comments section on old Reddit so much more enjoyable and I just love the colors of the retro one. Well done mate! I don't know if this extension is still updated by the maintainer or not, but fingers crossed this just keeps on working! 5 out of 5 stars.

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Heretic Anthem (ID: 000000ca33d00d31) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/31/2023 it does what it says

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Andre Dimangadap (ID: 0000001ffcf14530) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/19/2022 its really good...

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Shahed Faisal (ID: 00000070bf765886) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/28/2018 New reddit redesign has this feature built-in. This extension will still be useful for those who will stick to the old reddit.

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heymish (ID: 0000009994b4aa97) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/13/2018 why isnt this already a feature? thanks so much!