Replaces the word 'literally' with 'figuratively'. That's literally all it does.

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Version
1.0
Update
April 21, 2014
Size
3.41KiB
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Users
494
Rating
4.41379 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
English
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Literally","version": "1.0","description": "Replaces the word 'literally' with 'figuratively'. That's literally all it does.","content_scripts":[{"matches": ["*://*/*"],"js": ["content_script.js"],"run_at": "document_end"}]}
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How to download and manually install Literally extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Literally 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 Literally extension file

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

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Earth Gamer 1 (ID: 000000add86ffda5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/19/2020 I installed this as a joke two or so years ago and recently I've been reading an online story and it confused the hell out of me. I just now remembered I had this installed and it was hidden so I couldn't see it. I just accidentally pranked myself.

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Nesano (ID: 000000a320109dcb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/03/2015 It got old fast and I got rid of it. Trouble is, its effects still persist. I reinstalled and disabled it, but it's still a problem. You'll regret getting this if you ever try to get rid of it.

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Alan Bell (ID: 00000006d5f22337) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/21/2014 I installed this in April 2014, then forgot about it. In October I was wondering why the hell people never use the word "literally" any more, even when they could. Blogs, news articles, tweets, all using the word figuratively when appropriate (good) and when inappropriate (bad). It was very strange and I was starting to get a bit grumpy about the failure of the youth of today. Then I realised what the problem is. Great extension, just 4 stars for figuratively confusing me for figuratively six months.

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Max Hunt (ID: 0000007f88b60800) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/30/2014 Hi, really like the idea, is there any chance I can get the source to make a version that replaces "addicting" with "addictive"? That's my pet peeve.

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Antonio Mitag (ID: 0000006e6c99a0e0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/29/2014 Works like a charm. Thank you, Mike Walker, you have done this world a great service.