🎨 ChibiSkins Extension
Installation Guide
Transform your Reddit and YouTube experience with beautiful anime-inspired themes!
🎨 ChibiSkins Extension - Installation Guide
Transform your Reddit and YouTube experience with beautiful anime-inspired themes!
📚 Table of Contents
- Installation Methods
- Getting Started
- Available Themes
- Supported Websites
- Troubleshooting
- Privacy & Security
- Browser Compatibility
- Getting Help
- What's Next
- Support the Project
- License & Credits
- Quick Reference
📦 Installation Methods
🚀 Chrome Web Store
Easiest option - One-click installation with automatic updates
- Visit the Chrome Web Store
- Search for "ChibiSkins - Anime Themes"
- Click "Add to Chrome"
- ✅ Done! The extension installs automatically
🚀 Getting Started
🎮 First Time Setup
1. Open Extension
🎨 Click ChibiSkins icon in browser toolbar
📋 Theme selector popup opens
2. Browse Themes
👀 Scroll through available themes
🆓 Free themes available immediately
💎 Premium themes (optional purchase)
3. Select & Apply
🖱️ Click any theme card to apply
💾 Theme saves automatically
4. Test on Supported Sites
🌐 Visit reddit.com
🌐 Visit youtube.com
✨ Theme applied automatically!
🔄 Switching Themes
- Click ChibiSkins icon
- Click different theme card
- Refresh page if needed
✨ Effects Toggle
Some themes include animated effects:
- Open ChibiSkins popup
- Find "Effects" toggle switch
- Turn ON/OFF as desired
- Settings saved per theme
🎭 Available Themes
🆓 Free Themes
ChibiSkins offers beautiful anime-inspired themes that you can use immediately:
- Cyberpunk Tokyo - Neon-lit futuristic cityscapes
- Cute Foodie - Playful kawaii food designs
All free themes include basic styling and work perfectly on Reddit and YouTube!
💎 Premium Themes (Optional)
Upgrade to premium themes for an enhanced browsing experience with:
- 🎨 Exclusive Designs - Unique themes not available in free collection
- ✨ Dynamic Animations - Smooth transitions, particle effects, and interactive elements
- 🎮 Interactive Buttons - Custom hover effects and animated UI elements
- 🌟 Advanced Features - Background effects, custom cursors, and enhanced visuals
- 🚀 Priority Support - Get help faster with premium assistance
Premium themes transform your browsing experience with professional-grade animations and interactions that go beyond simple color changes!
🚀 What's Coming Next
These are our launch themes - we're constantly working on new designs!
- 🎨 New themes in development - More anime-inspired collections coming soon
- 📅 Regular releases - We launch fresh themes every month
- 🌟 Community requests - We listen to your feedback and create popular themes
- 💫 Seasonal specials - Limited edition themes for holidays and events
Stay tuned for exciting new themes that will transform your browsing experience even further!
🌐 Supported Websites
✅ Currently Supported
- Reddit (reddit.com) - Full support
- YouTube (youtube.com) - Beta support
🔄 Coming Soon
- Twitter/X
- Discord
- Twitch
- And more!
🐛 Troubleshooting
🎨 Theme Not Applying
Problem: Theme doesn't show on Reddit/YouTube
Quick Fixes:
🔄 Refresh page (F5 or Cmd+R)
🧹 Clear browser cache
🚫 Disable conflicting style extensions
🌐 Check supported sites (reddit.com/youtube.com)
🔁 Reload extension from chrome://extensions
🔍 Extension Icon Missing
Problem: Can't find ChibiSkins icon
Solution:
🧩 Click puzzle piece in toolbar
🔍 Find "ChibiSkins - Anime Themes"
📌 Click pin icon to keep visible
🚫 Popup Won't Open
Problem: Clicking icon does nothing
Solutions:
🔍 Right-click → "Inspect popup" (check errors)
🔁 Reload extension from chrome://extensions
🌐 Restart browser
📦 Reinstall extension
🎭 Broken Styles
Problem: Elements look wrong/misaligned
Solutions:
🎨 Try different theme (test if theme-specific)
✨ Disable effects in popup
📱 Check if Reddit/YouTube updated design
📸 Report issue with screenshot
⚡ Performance Issues
Problem: Browser feels slow
Solutions:
✨ Disable effects in popup
🧩 Close unnecessary tabs
🔄 Update browser to latest version
🎯 Try lightweight theme (Neo Tokyo)
🔒 Privacy & Security
📊 What We Collect
- Theme Preferences: Stored locally in browser
- Effects Settings: Stored locally in browser
- Premium Status: Verified through Supabase (if purchased)
❌ What We DON'T Collect
- ❌ Browsing history
- ❌ Personal information
- ❌ Passwords or credentials
- ❌ Reddit/YouTube activity
- ❌ Analytics or tracking data
🔑 Permissions Explained
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Storage | Save theme preferences locally |
| ActiveTab | Apply themes to current tab |
| Scripting | Inject theme styles into pages |
| Host Permissions | Apply themes only on supported sites |
📱 Browser Compatibility
✅ Fully Supported (Chromium-based)
- Google Chrome (v88+)
- Microsoft Edge (v88+)
- Brave Browser (v1.20+)
- Opera (v74+)
⚠️ Partially Supported
- Firefox (v85+) - Requires Mozilla Add-ons signing for permanent installation
❌ Not Supported
- Safari (different extension format)
- Internet Explorer (discontinued)
🆘 Getting Help
❓ Common Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is ChibiSkins free? | Yes! Most themes are free. Premium themes are optional. |
| Will this slow my browser? | Optimized for performance. Disable effects if needed. |
| Can I use multiple themes? | One theme active at a time. Switch anytime. |
| Does this work on mobile? | Not yet. Mobile extensions have limited support. |
| Can I create custom themes? | Not through UI yet, but developers can create themes. |
📞 Contact Support
- Email: support@chibiskins.com
- GitHub: Report a bug
- Discord: Community (link coming soon)
🎉 What's Next?
🚀 Upcoming Features
- 🎨 More themes (monthly releases)
- 🌐 Support for more websites
- 🎛️ Theme customization options
- 📱 Mobile browser support
- 🌙 Dark/Light mode toggle
- ⚡ Performance improvements
📢 Stay Updated
- 🐦 Follow: @ChibiSkins on Twitter
- 💬 Join: Discord community (link coming soon)
- ⭐ Star: GitHub repository for updates
💝 Support the Project
Love ChibiSkins? Here's how you can help:
- ⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Chrome Web Store
- 📣 Share with friends who love anime
- 💬 Leave a review
- 🐛 Report bugs to help us improve
- 💡 Suggest new themes or features
📄 License & Credits
Copyright © 2026 ChibiSkins. All rights reserved.
- Theme designs: ChibiSkins team
- Icons: Original creations
- Built with ❤️ for the anime community
📋 Quick Reference
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Last Updated | January 2026 |
| Support | support@chibiskins.com |
| GitHub | github.com/yourusername/chibiskins |
🎨 Thank you for using ChibiSkins! Enjoy your anime-themed browsing experience! ✨
Need help? Contact us at support@chibiskins.com