Block spam/scam YouTube comments

Latest Version

Version
0.0.3
Update
February 27, 2023
Size
400KiB
Developer
Category
Users
75
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Storage
See more

CommentBlock Extension

CommentBlock is an open-source browser extension that automatically blocks spam/scam YouTube comments.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "CommentBlock", "description": "Block spam/scam YouTube comments", "version": "0.0.3", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "css": [ "styles/style.css" ], "js": [ "scripts/defaults.js", "scripts/utils.js", "scripts/storage.js", "scripts/labels.js", "scripts/preprocess.js", "scripts/emojis.js", "scripts/detection.js", "scripts/content.js" ], "matches": [ "https://*.youtube.com/*" ] } ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon.png", "24": "icons/icon.png", "32": "icons/icon.png", "128": "icons/icon-128x128.png" }, "default_title": "CommentBlock", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon.png", "32": "icons/icon.png", "64": "icons/icon.png", "128": "icons/icon-128x128.png" }, "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": "[email protected]" } }}
Read more

How to download and manually install CommentBlock extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install CommentBlock 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 CommentBlock extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

CommentBlock: Avoid Comments and Distractions Extension · Productivity 75 5 ★ 3.82MiB

icon

Timestamped YouTube Comments Extension · Accessibility 75 82 ★ 884KiB

icon

Youtube Popup Comments Extension · Accessibility 75 2 ★ 24.61KiB

icon

Fullscreen Magic Extension · Productivity 75 5 ★ 97.92KiB

icon

Turn Off YouTube Comments & Live Chat Extension · Productivity 75 34 ★ 12.84KiB

icon

Watchmarker for Youtube Extension · Productivity 75 103 ★ 361KiB

icon

Google Search Results Display Enhancer Extension · Productivity 75 4 ★ 42.15KiB

icon

BlockTube Extension · Productivity 75 614 ★ 194KiB

icon

YouTube Spam Remover Extension · Social & Communication 75 10 ★ 650KiB

icon

Youtube Comment Filter Extension · Productivity 75 7 ★ 13.05KiB

icon

Spam ∅ Extension · Social & Communication 75 2 ★ 4.95MiB

icon

YouTube Timestamps Extension · Productivity 75 39 ★ 16.03KiB

icon

YT Layout Tweak Extension · Accessibility 75 12 ★ 63.88KiB

icon

ViewTrender's Notifications Extension · Social & Communication 75 21 ★ 1.31MiB

icon

Yet Another YouTube Comment Filter Extension · Social & Communication 75 10 ★ 113KiB

icon

DeArrow - Better Titles and Thumbnails Extension · Productivity 75 219 ★ 1.2MiB

icon

Hide Comments Everywhere Extension · Productivity 75 48 ★ 727KiB

icon

Reddit Karma Blocker Extension · Accessibility 75 26 ★ 12.95KiB

icon

YouTube Fast Forward Extension · Productivity 75 5 ★ 81.34KiB

icon

YouTube Watched Marker Extension · Productivity 75 10 ★ 54.6KiB

icon

Show YouTube comments while watching Extension · Social & Communication 75 109 ★ 7.54KiB

icon

Hide the YouTube Comments Section Extension · Productivity 75 17 ★ 53.39KiB

icon

Youtube™ Actual Top Comments Extension · Productivity 75 46 ★ 126KiB

icon

Hide YouTube Annotations Extension · Accessibility 75 6 ★ 10.01KiB

User reviews

icon

Reed Logan (ID: 000000ff8277885c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/01/2023 Seems to work, please post more updates!