XKCD Alt Text

The XKCD Alt Text extension makes it slightly easier to read the XKCD web comic. It's primary function is to add a description…

What is XKCD Alt Text?

XKCD Alt Text is a Chrome extension developed by James Kwan, and its main feature is "The XKCD Alt Text extension makes it slightly easier to read the XKCD web comic. It's primary function is to add a description…".

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Download XKCD Alt Text Extension CRX File

Download XKCD Alt Text extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

                        The XKCD Alt Text extension makes it slightly easier to read the XKCD web comic. It's primary function is to add a description beneath the comic, so that you don't have to try and read the tiny hover text before it fades away. It can also move the header below the comic, to increase visibility. This feature can easily be disabled. Update 2.8.1: Works over HTTPS                    

Extension Basic Information

Name XKCD Alt Text XKCD Alt Text
ID gncnccgkhldnjnmhlmgcghhgbckeobph
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/xkcd-alt-text/gncnccgkhldnjnmhlmgcghhgbckeobph
Description The XKCD Alt Text extension makes it slightly easier to read the XKCD web comic. It's primary function is to add a description…
File Size 57.64 KB
Installation Count 736
Current Version 2.8.1
Last Updated 2014-01-27
Publish Date 2014-01-26
Rating 4.06/5 Total 17 Ratings
Developer James Kwan
Payment Type free
Supported Languages en
manifest.json
{
    "update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx",
    "manifest_version": 2,
    "background": {
        "page": "background.html"
    },
    "content_scripts": [
        {
            "js": [
                "jquery.min.js",
                "xkcdalt.js"
            ],
            "matches": [
                "*:\/\/xkcd.com\/*",
                "*:\/\/xkcd.org\/*",
                "*:\/\/xkcd.net\/*",
                "*:\/\/www.xkcd.com\/*",
                "*:\/\/www.xkcd.org\/*",
                "*:\/\/www.xkcd.net\/*"
            ],
            "run_at": "document_end"
        }
    ],
    "options_page": "options.html",
    "icons": {
        "16": "icon16.png",
        "48": "icon48.png",
        "128": "icon128.png"
    },
    "name": "XKCD Alt Text",
    "version": "2.8.1"
}