xkcd viewer

Chrome extension that can display and search for xkcd webcomics
What is xkcd viewer?
xkcd viewer is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly view and search for xkcd webcomics. It includes features such as quick viewing of the latest xkcd comic, a search bar for explainxkcd.com, and the ability to view any xkcd comics by their id. The extension also provides comic details such as image, title, release date, number, permalink, and links to relevant explainxkcd.com articles.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-05-09
Users: 10
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2020-04-15)
Creation date: 2020-04-15
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://xkcd.com/
  • https://xkcd.com/
Size: 52.35K

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Extension summary

Allows you to quickly view any xkcd comic. Quick viewing of the latest xkcd comic, along with a explainxkcd.com search bar and ability to view any xkcd comics by entering their id, except in particular cases, for instance when they have interactive elements. I am working on incorporating these. Each frame includes the comics image, title, release date, number, permalink and a link to the explainxkcd.com article for relevant comic. Also buttons for previous, next, random, first and last comics.

User reviews

Excellent. Quick, easy and very convenient to use.
by Brandon, 2014-11-30

Really easy to use, and is awesome
by Jared Kelly, 2014-10-21

much xkcd. so viewer. wow.
by Liam McKnight, 2014-10-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

xkcd viewer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

xkcd viewer may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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