Links timestamps on a Wikipedia talk page to the version of the article at that time.

Latest Version

Version
1.3
Update
January 28, 2016
Size
33.51KiB
Developer
Category
Users
29
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
DeclarativeContent
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WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions Extension

Comments on Wikipedia Talk pages make more sense when put into context of the version article at the time. This extension links each timestamped comment to the version of the article when that comment was made. This extension only fires when on Wikipedia Talk pages.

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Currently works only on English Wikipedia. Internationality coming soon.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions", "short_name": "WikiReveal", "version": "1.3", "description": "Links timestamps on a Wikipedia talk page to the version of the article at that time.", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "page_action" : { "default_icon" : "icon-19.png", "default_title" : "Created links from talks to versions." }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:*"], "js": ["wikireveal_content_script.js"] } ], "permissions" : [ "declarativeContent" ], "icons" : { "19" : "icon-19.png", "38" : "icon-38.png", "48" : "icon-48.png", "128" : "icon-128.png", "256" : "icon-256.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions 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 WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions 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 WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions 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 WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions 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 WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions 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 WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions extension file

Select and download the WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions 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 WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions 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 WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions 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 WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions 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 WikiReveal: Link Talk Comments to Revisions extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Westin (ID: 000000fefd50b63a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/06/2015 Really simple and unobtrusive app. Super handy when trying to figure out what talk page comments were trying to refer to. Definitely a must-have for any true Wikipedian.