Customize any web page for your needs

Latest Version

Version
1.0.9
Update
August 2, 2024
Size
11.8KiB
Developer
Category
Users
156
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Scripting
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Focus Mode Extension

A versatile tool for customizing web pages, allowing you to hide selected elements by clicking on them as you hover your mouse over the page. Unlike other focus mode extensions, this tool works on any website.

A few examples of use cases:
- clean up a flashy or cluttered UI and keep only important content on your screen
- clean up a web page before printing or taking a screenshot
- unhide content behind blocking dialogs
- remove distractors (ads, auto play videos, annoying popups, huge headers and banners, etc.)

How to use:
- Install the extension
- Activate the extension (click its icon) when you wish to adjust a web page
- Move your mouse to the element you want to hide
- Click on selected element and watch it disappear
- Deactivate the extension (click its icon again) to continue normal browsing

A few facts about the tool:
- It is small and simple, free and open-source
- It does not collect any information and does not interact with internet
- It is not active while you are surfing and does not consume any resources unlike adblockers
- It was inspired by a same-name Google example

Due to the static linking in the manifest, the Chrome Web Store might display a security warning. However, this method is the most efficient and reliable way to grant users full control over the content of any website.

Enjoy!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Focus Mode", "description": "Customize any web page for your needs", "version": "1.0.9", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "css": ["focus-mode.css"], "js": ["focus-mode.js"], "all_frames": true, "match_about_blank": true } ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" } }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+U", "mac": "Command+U" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Focus Mode extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Focus Mode 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 Focus Mode extension file

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

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_V_ T_ (ID: 000000789dd7ccd4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/17/2023 It hit the target.