xkcd Substitutions Plus

xkcd Substitutions Plus

Substitutions that make reading the news more fun.

Merlin
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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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 Owen Mellema, 2013-12-02

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

It changed my view on life!
by Andrey Kovalev Andrey Kovalev, 2013-11-14
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Safety
Risk impact

xkcd Substitutions Plus is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install xkcd Substitutions Plus if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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