Save articles, videos, and other content for later use

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Version
3.1
Update
November 17, 2024
Size
1.63MiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.10526 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Reading list Extension

Have you found something interesting on the Internet but don’t necessarily have time now? Reading list is extensions to save articles, videos, and other content for later use. Unlike bookmarks which are meant to be kept indefinitely, the Reading List is meant for pages you’d like to read once or check in the future and then bookmark or just discard.

Features:

- list of web pages to read later
- reading list backup and synchronization*
- reading list searching
- add multiple pages in one click
- add to reading list from context menu
- quickly add to reading list using shortcut
- open or remove multiple items in one click
- undo recent changes
- settings - customize extension

* you need to be signed in to Chrome
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Reading list", "description": "Save articles, videos, and other content for later use", "version": "3.1", "offline_enabled": false, "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "contextMenus", "storage", "tabs" ], "action": { "default_icon": "popup/graphics/icon.png", "default_popup": "popup/index.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+R" }, "descr,iption": "Open Reading List" }, "addCurrentTabToReadingList": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+D" }, "description": "Add current page to reading list" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background/background.js", "type": "module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content_scripts/content_script.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Reading list extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reading list 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 Reading list extension file

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

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User reviews

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Samuele gg (ID: 000000b00bfe818f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/08/2023 Una delle migliori e complete provate finora, il contatore è presente e funziona bene, presente la funzione "seleziona tutto", "rimuovi tutto" ed è possibile aprire in blocco tutti i links (opzione assente a molte estensioni di questo genere), inoltre, è presente una barra di ricerca e rileva i link duplicati. L'estensione permette di modificare il titolo di ogni link e sono presenti opzioni per personalizzare le impostazioni. Difetti: l'assenza di un collegamento nel menù contestuale del click destro per l'aggiunta rapida dei link e 1 errore. Errore: ho selezionato nelle opzioni "elimina links quando aperti", ho salvato 203 links, li ho aperti, ma 83 links sono rimasti. One of the best and complete ones I've tried so far, the counter is present and works well, the "select all" and "remove all" functions are present and it is possible to open all the links in bulk (an option absent from many extensions of this kind), furthermore, there is a search bar and it detects duplicate links. The extension allows you to change the title of each link and there are options to customize the settings. Flaws: the absence of a link in the right click context menu for quickly adding links and 1 error. Error: I selected "delete links when opened" in the options, I saved 203 links, I opened them, but 83 links remained.

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Hosty (ID: 000000c925a8c7a5) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/30/2021 What is the point of making that extension when I cant add links/pages through right click context menu? Do you know how many extensions I have in my address bar already??

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Ray Morin (ID: 0000007cbaee2a9b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/30/2021 This is the best reading list for me. Exactly what I needed. The search fability is the best feature.

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JLM (ID: 000000c066b59741) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/07/2021 excellent. quick and easy. thank you!

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Ricardo Hamdan (ID: 000000eb7e781bf4) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/22/2020 I seldom take the time to write reviews but I made an exception for this one. Very useful, right at the edge of "too big to be just an extension" but still simple enough. I like how it forces me to be organized. I do not like the color palette much but that's just my taste, nothing else. Definitely recommend, at least give it a try