Cross-browser userscript for maximum lurking on 4chan.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.11
Update
April 6, 2014
Size
189KiB
Developer
seaweedchan.github.io/4chan-x
Category
Users
192
Rating
2.8125 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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4chan X Extension

This fork of 4chan X provides many extra features from the original, including many new keybinds, quote threading¹, better performance², option to not have a fixed header, a better updater menu, image prefetching and thumbnail replacements, email emojis³, and tons more.

Want a change? Make an issue on our Github! We're not too stubborn to make anything optional.

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¹ Quote threading rearranges the thread to be more readable when you first open it, so replies to a post will be placed right underneath it. It works with the updater, as well, and accounts for your viewport to ensure you never miss a post.
² Performance can be benchmarked by opening the sticky on /m/.
³ Emoji are small icons that appear next to the email field when you enter in a specific email. Enable them and look around the website to find them! They're especially popular on /g/ and /a/.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "4chan X", "version": "1.3.11", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Cross-browser userscript for maximum lurking on 4chan.", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [{ "js": ["script.js"], "matches": ["*://boards.4chan.org/*","*://sys.4chan.org/*","*://a.4cdn.org/*","*://i.4cdn.org/*"], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start" }], "homepage_url": "http://seaweedchan.github.io/4chan-x/", "minimum_chrome_version": "31", "permissions": [ "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install 4chan X extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install 4chan X 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 4chan X extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install 4chan X extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download 4chan X extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a 4chan X 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 4chan X Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the 4chan X extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the 4chan X extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for 4chan X 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 4chan X 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 4chan X extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install 4chan X 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 4chan X extension file

Select and download the 4chan X 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 4chan X 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 4chan X 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 4chan X 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 4chan X extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Khoa Bui (ID: 000000af2e9eb6a0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/05/2015 Broken extension! Do not use this extension by any chances. It is broken and will make 4chan crash. You have been warned!

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Winton Oswald (ID: 0000008365698b13) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/08/2014 Its really neat, to bad its broken.I get this when i try to refresh: "Quick Reply" crashed on node No.252187675 (v). TypeError: Cannot read property 'addEventListener' of null

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Zixaphir Moxphar (ID: 000000112ed218b1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/08/2013 The only extension on the chrome webstore to actually help me with my own projects.

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