Dim ads on web pages

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Ad Dimmer Extension

Ad Dimmer - Your Ultimate Solution for a Less Distracting Web Experience

Tired of distracting ads cluttering your web pages? \"Ad Dimmer\" is here to help! Our innovative Chrome extension subtly greys out display ads, making them less prominent while preserving the integrity of the websites you visit. Enjoy a cleaner, more focused browsing experience without completely removing ads, supporting content creators in the process.

Key Features:

Greys Out Display Ads: Softly dims display ads on all web pages, reducing their visual impact.
Enhances Browsing Focus: Allows you to concentrate on the content that matters without being distracted by bright, flashy ads.

Supports Content Creators:
By not completely blocking ads, you still support the websites and content creators you love.
Easy to Use: Simple installation and automatic activation on all websites. No complex settings or configurations required.

Improved Focus and Productivity:
Ads can be a major distraction, pulling your attention away from important content. By dimming ads, Ad Dimmer helps you stay focused on the task at hand, whether you're reading an article, researching a topic, or just browsing for fun.

Reduced Eye Strain:
Bright and flashy ads can cause eye strain, especially during long browsing sessions. Ad Dimmer's soft grey overlay on ads creates a more visually comfortable browsing environment, reducing eye fatigue.

Cleaner Aesthetic:
A cluttered web page can be overwhelming. Ad Dimmer enhances the aesthetic of web pages by toning down the intrusive elements, providing a cleaner and more pleasant browsing experience.

Supports Ethical Ad Practices:
Unlike traditional ad blockers that completely remove ads, Ad Dimmer allows ads to be displayed in a less obtrusive manner. This ensures that content creators and website owners still receive ad revenue, promoting a fair and sustainable internet ecosystem.

Seamless Integration:
Ad Dimmer works seamlessly in the background, automatically dimming ads as you browse. There's no need for manual intervention or constant adjustments, providing a hassle-free experience.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "__MSG_appName__", "description": "__MSG_appDesc__", "version": "1.0.2", "default_locale": "en", "permissions": ["storage", "alarms"], "background": { "service_worker": "js/b.min.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["js/c.min.js"], "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true } ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "128": "icons/icon128.png" } }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "icons/icon128.png" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ] }, { "resources": ["privacy.html", "js/s.min.js"], "matches": [""] } ], "icons": { "128": "icons/icon128.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "16": "icons/icon16.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Ad Dimmer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Ad Dimmer 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 Ad Dimmer extension file

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

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