Modify YouTube thumbnails to include text from MatPat's videos

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Version
2.0.4.32
Update
July 23, 2024
Size
8.75MiB
Developer
spaceturd64.neocities.org
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Users
279
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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MatPatify: Classic Extension

Use MatPatify to make your YouTube browsing more enjoyable. Ever wished to go back to the days when MatPatify had more accurate images? Well, now you can with MatPatify: Classic. Every thumbnail gets a MatPat styled thumbnail thanks to this plugin. Purist approved.

Want something more meme-like? Well, now you can have that and more with MatPatify: Publisher's Edition. (https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/matpatify/cgicnmnonpkpbgmboekkjdbckihlhajf)

Compatible with all browsers.

Notes:
- This extension was inspired by [Unnecessary Inventions](http://www.youtube.com/@UnnecessaryInventions) and his [website](http://www.mrbeastify.com/).
- This extension is unofficial and not affiliated with MatPat or YouTube.
- This extension was made by @surely_somebody and you can find her at (https://twitter.com/surely_somebody) and (https://www.youtube.com/@surelysylvie).
- @tangentgerina helped a lot with this version of the extension and you can find him at (https://twitter.com/tangentgerina) and (https://linktr.ee/tangent_).
- I have done no work on this extension outside adding to the README, Manifest, and publishing it on extension sites.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "MatPatify: Classic", "version": "2.0.4.32", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "icons": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "64": "icons/icon-64.png", "96": "icons/icon-96.png" }, "description": "Modify YouTube thumbnails to include text from MatPat's videos", "host_permissions": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*" ], "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://www.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["matpatify.js"], "run_at": "document_idle" }], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": [ "images/*.png" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] }], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "64": "icons/icon-64.png", "96": "icons/icon-96.png" } }}
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How to download and manually install MatPatify: Classic extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install MatPatify: Classic 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 MatPatify: Classic extension file

Select and download the MatPatify: Classic 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 MatPatify: Classic 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 MatPatify: Classic 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 MatPatify: Classic 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 MatPatify: Classic extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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