XKCD Substitutions 3

XKCD Substitutions 3

Replace words and phrases on websites you visit, using the substitution lists from XKCD comics.

Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-04-30
Users: 483
Rating: 4.70 (10)
Version: 0.15 (Last updated: 2016-05-14)
Creation date: 2016-05-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • webNavigation
  • storage
Size: 139.26K
URLs: Website
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Summary

The default substitutions are based on XKCD comics 1288, 1625 and 1679, but the lists can be customised in the options page.

Substitutions can be done silently, underlined, or highlighted to call attention to the changed text.

Individual domains can be blacklisted to prevent the extension from running on certain sites.

User reviews
Having highlights makes this great. Why not add the original word as a title on the span (which would reveal itself on hover) like `<span title="tweet" class="XKCD_Substitutions_2_replaced" style="background-color: rgb(255, 243, 128);">poem</span>` It seems like it would be a simple change and then if you came across a substitution you couldn't remember you wouldn't have to go look it up.
by Michael Searcy Michael Searcy, 2019-01-19

It's great, and I'd love it if added the option to show the original word in the mouse-over, and also customizing the colour of the highlights.
by Daniel Crilley Daniel Crilley, 2018-06-12

I absolutely loved this, and adding my own substitutions is a blast. Something I would love is to be able to export and import configs to be able to save setting between computers, or share them with friends.
by John Distefano-Bell John Distefano-Bell, 2018-03-06
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Safety
Risk impact

XKCD Substitutions 3 may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

XKCD Substitutions 3 may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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