xkcd Substitutions Plus

Substitutions that make reading the news more fun.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-04-22
By: Ido
Users: 92
Rating: 5.00 (7)
Version: 3.0 (Last updated: 2019-06-30)
Creation date: 2019-06-30
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • storage
Size: 32.52K

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Extension summary

  • Add your own substitutions! (Options page)
  • Switch the extension on/off

version 3.0

  • Added an option to substitute word parts (and not only complete words). This option also support non-English word substitution.

version 2.7

  • Some bugs fixed (on/off not saved).
  • Fixed performance issue.

You are welcome to contact me with bug reports and new feature requests!

Credit to xkcd.com/1288

User reviews

I am having way to much fun with this. Be sure to change "nuclear" to "magic", and "nuclear weapon" to "magic ring".
by Owen Mellema, 2013-12-02

Awesome app for an awesome comic, and with editable substitution list!
by Daniel Doppelt, 2013-11-15

It changed my view on life!
by Andrey Kovalev, 2013-11-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

xkcd Substitutions Plus requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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