A COVID-19 information blocking plugin for your Facebook.

Latest Version

Version
0.5
Update
April 2, 2020
Size
180KiB
Developer
Category
Users
83
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker Extension

Coronavirus is infecting people as well as our online space. Are you sick and tired of seeing nothing but Coronavirus-related posts? Block them.

Coro-NO is enabling you to either cover all the posts with a warning about the infected content of the post or skip those posts entirely.

Are most of the post you’re seeing in other than English language? Add more words and prevent „Coro-post“ in multiple languages from popping up.

What's new in v0.5
- We made it easy to share Coro-NO to your friends

What's new in v0.4
- Fixed layout for new Facebook design
- Added Dark mode for new Facebook design
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker", "short_name": "CoroNO", "description": "A COVID-19 information blocking plugin for your Facebook.", "version": "0.5", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "assets/icons/icon128.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Coro-NO" }, "icons": { "16": "assets/icons/icon16.png", "19": "assets/icons/icon19.png", "48": "assets/icons/icon48.png", "128": "assets/icons/icon128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["scripts/constants.js", "scripts/helpers.js", "scripts/background.js"] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://www.facebook.com/*" ], "css": ["styles/content.css"], "js": ["scripts/vendor/jquery.min.js", "scripts/constants.js", "scripts/helpers.js", "scripts/content.js"] } ], "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "assets/images/*" ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com https://connect.facebook.net; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker 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 Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker 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 Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker 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 Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker 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 Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker 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 Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker extension file

Select and download the Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker 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 Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker 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 Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker 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 Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker 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 Coro-NO: COVID-19 News Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Lev Arhipov (ID: 000000fddf67780b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/28/2020 blocks too slowly, I see corona posts before they are blocked