Share what you're reading. Not what you like. Not what you find interesting. Just what you're reading.

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Version
1.1.5
Update
March 19, 2014
Size
20.51KiB
Developer
reading.am
Category
Users
130
Rating
4.72727 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Tabs
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Http://*/*
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Reading Extension

Super goodness for use with Reading | http://www.reading.am. Includes oft requested context menu support (right mouse click) for posting images, etc. So much convenience! Hurray!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Reading", "version": "1.1.5", "description": "Share what you're reading. Not what you like. Not what you find interesting. Just what you're reading.", "icons": { "16": "shared/icon16.png", "48": "shared/icon48.png", "128":"shared/icon128.png" }, "background": { "page": "shared/background.html" }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "tabs", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "browser_action": { "default_title": "Post this page to Reading", "default_icon": "shared/icon48.png" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "content_scripts": [{ "js": ["shared/content.js"], "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"] }]}
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How to download and manually install Reading extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reading 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 Reading extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ash Casmir (ID: 0000000f5b4c8c73) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/18/2014 This app doesn't work now. :( EDIT: It works perfectly now! Thanks for the fix and for creating the awesome site :)

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Lauren Proctor (ID: 0000006dffbbee5b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/21/2012 Excellent way to keep track of your reading and get reading recommendations from other smart readers (via the reading.am website). You can also download links to all your reads anytime. Can hardly wait to turn this into some cool data on reading trends.

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Paul Hoffmann (ID: 000000b5bc2be03c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/05/2012 I love the extension but had a big problem. For the last two and half weeks I have tracked everything I have read using the extension (and the yellow box has appeared in the top-right corner each time)... When I recently checked my account page at reading.am it had not tracked anything after the first five articles. Good extension but please create a warning or notification when articles are not being tracked.

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Ali (ID: 0000006cc51978b8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/02/2012 Great way to share what you're reading. It's without any frils and is very minimalistic tool. One thing I'd like is the ability to highlight and share a little quote from the page too, to display on my profile. Other than that, this extension is great and does what it offers.

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Amy Sly (ID: 000000cc75444054) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/21/2012 Boom! Perfect addition to reading.am.