Redirect any request to a Daily Fail URL

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
November 15, 2013
Size
29.71KiB
Developer
Category
Users
131
Rating
3.83333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
*://*.dailymail.co.uk/*
*://*.express.co.uk/*
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DailyFailBlock Extension

In the UK the Mail Online has become the UK's most popular news brand across PC, mobile and tablet. However, it is likely that this is fuelled by the Mail's renowned ability to generate outrage with it's news articles across social media such as Facebook and Twitter. What if you want to investigate the story that your friends and followers have linked to, but have no wish to add to the Mail's visitor analytics?

Simply install this plugin and any time you try to load a page from the Daily Mail or the Daily Express, you will be redirected to a search page for that news item that excludes the Mail and the Express from it's results.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "DailyFailBlock", "version": "1.0", "description": "redirect any request to a Daily Fail URL", "permissions": ["webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "*://*.dailymail.co.uk/*", "*://*.express.co.uk/*"], "options_page": "options.html", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js","parseUri.js"] }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install DailyFailBlock extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download DailyFailBlock extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install DailyFailBlock 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 DailyFailBlock extension file

Select and download the DailyFailBlock 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 DailyFailBlock 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 DailyFailBlock 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 DailyFailBlock 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 DailyFailBlock extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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