This extension improves the usability of comments on Crikey's Poll Bludger blog.

Latest Version

Version
0.8.15
Update
May 23, 2021
Size
74.5KiB
Developer
Category
Users
174
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
DeclarativeContent
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PB Comments Plugin Extension

Updates the formatting of comments on Crikey's 'Poll Bludger' blog. Specifically, does the following things:

- Restores display of avatars in each post
- Adds ability to preview before posting
- Adds ability to automatically quote a post when writing a reply
- Adds ability to view post date by hovering over the \"x minutes ago\" text
- Adds ability to block specific users
- Adds pagination controls/ability to jump to a specific page
- Includes built-in ad-blocking
- Automatically fetches and displays new posts without needing a page refresh
- Displays the post number of each comment
- Autoquotes when creating a threaded reply
- Reformats the comment header section
- Automatically renders quoted text in italics
- Avoids rendering the same comment(s) twice
- Allows configuration of the number of comments to load per page
- Allows nested comments to be toggled on and off (deprecated as of v0.7.0)
- Allows comments to be sorted newest first, or oldest first
- Fixes issue where quoting an emoticon truncates submitted replies
- Displays Youtube videos inline
- Automatically opens external links in a new tab

This plugin ONLY works at the following website:

https://www.pollbludger.net
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install PB Comments Plugin extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download PB Comments Plugin extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install PB Comments Plugin 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 PB Comments Plugin extension file

Select and download the PB Comments Plugin 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 PB Comments Plugin 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 PB Comments Plugin 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 PB Comments Plugin 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 PB Comments Plugin extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sandra Mae (ID: 00000074b344bffd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/19/2018 Thank you, Puffy, the Magic Dragon.