Everything you need to know about using ChanTracker like a pro. From basic thread tracking to advanced power-user features.
🚀 Getting Started
Welcome to ChanTracker, anon! This extension is designed to help you track, monitor, and archive your favorite 4chan threads before they disappear into the void.
🎯 What ChanTracker Does
- • Thread Monitoring: Track multiple threads simultaneously with real-time updates
- • Media Downloads: Bulk download images, videos, and webms in organized ZIP files
- • Smart Alerts: Get notified about bumps, 404s, and custom keywords
- • Thread Analytics: See post frequency, user stats, chaos index, and quality ratings
- • Note System: 20 custom tags with colors for organizing and categorizing threads
- • Custom Word Tracking: Monitor 20 custom words/phrases with regex support and occurrence tracking
🚀 Full Features for Everyone
ChanTracker provides the complete feature set to all users. Premium only removes ads - no feature restrictions, no paywalls, just a cleaner experience.
⚠️ Important Notes
- • ChanTracker is currently in Chrome Web Store review
- • Manual installation required for now (see Installation section)
- • All features are available to everyone
- • Premium ($5) only removes ads - no feature restrictions
- • Use responsibly and follow 4chan rules
📦 Installation
ChanTracker is now live and verified on Chrome Web Store! Get the official version with automatic updates and enhanced security.
✅ Official Chrome Web Store Installation
✅ Google-verified security • ✅ Automatic updates • ✅ One-click installation
📋 What's New & Coming
Currently Live (v1.0.0):
- • Complete thread tracking & analytics
- • Universal image download button
- • Real-time bot detection
- • Professional ZIP downloads
- • Chaos level monitoring
Coming in v1.1.2:
- • MercadoPago payment integration
- • Auto-track on thread visit
- • Enhanced auto-download system
- • Duplicate thread prevention
- • UI/UX improvements
🎯 Basic Usage
Once installed, ChanTracker will automatically enhance your 4chan browsing experience. Here's how to use the basic features:
🖱️ Using the Popup
- • Click the ChanTracker icon in your toolbar
- • View all tracked threads at a glance
- • Quick access to settings and premium features
- • See thread statistics and status
🧵 On Thread Pages
- • ChanTracker controls appear automatically
- • Track button to monitor the thread
- • Download buttons on media (when enabled in settings)
- • Real-time thread statistics and activity
🎥 Quick Demo
🧵 Thread Tracking
Thread tracking is the core feature of ChanTracker. Monitor multiple threads simultaneously and never miss important updates.
📊 What You Can Track
Basic Stats
- • Post count and reply count
- • Thread age and time to 404
- • Image and video counts
- • Bump limit status
- • Pin important posts for quick access
- • Add notes to any saved thread
Advanced Analytics
- • Post frequency over time
- • User participation patterns
- • Chaos index calculation
- • Bot detection algorithms
- • Thread status: Active, Archived, Deleted or Closed
- • Direct link to Plebs if thread is archived or deleted
🧵 Per-Thread Visual Notifications
- Status indicator: Shows if thread is Active, Archived, Deleted, or Closed
- Bump limit: Visual warning when a thread reaches bump limit
- All status changes are shown in the tracked threads list and thread details
⚠️ 404 Prevention & Thread Status
ChanTracker automatically monitors threads for 404 risk and can alert you when threads are about to die. Advanced algorithms help predict thread lifespan.
You always see the current status of each thread: Active, Archived, Deleted or Closed. If a thread is not active, a direct link to view it on 4plebs is provided.
💾 Downloading Media
ChanTracker offers two ways to download media: bulk downloads from the extension and individual download buttons on each file. Choose what works best for your workflow.
📥 Bulk Download Options
Download all media from a thread with one click. No more right-clicking hundreds of images like a normie.
All Media
Downloads all images, videos, and webms in the thread
Images Only
Downloads only image files (JPG, PNG, GIF)
Videos Only
Downloads only video files (MP4, WEBM)
Full Archive
Downloads everything in a ZIP file including thread HTML
📥 Download Helper (Individual Downloads)
Add convenient download buttons to individual media files on 4chan threads. This feature is disabled by default and must be enabled in settings.
⚙️ Master Toggle
Master toggle for download buttons on images and videos
🗂️ File Type Preferences
🎛️ Behavior Settings
Hide buttons until mouse hover (less clutter)
Keep 4chan filenames instead of browser default
📋 Download Mode
Choose what version of images to download
💡 How It Works
- • When enabled, download buttons appear on media files in threads
- • Buttons can be always visible or show only on hover
- • Choose which file types get download buttons
- • Original 4chan filenames are preserved when possible
- • No interference with normal 4chan functionality
🎥 Download Helper Demo
🔒 Privacy & Security
- • All downloads are handled by your browser's native download system
- • No tracking or logging of downloaded files
- • All downloads are direct from 4chan's servers
- • ChanTracker doesn't store or process your downloads
- • Download history is managed by your browser, not the extension
🔔 Filters & Alerts
Set up custom filters and alerts to catch important posts and threads automatically.
🎯 Keyword Filters
- • Track specific words or phrases
- • Case-sensitive or insensitive matching
- • Regex pattern support
- • Highlight matching posts
🚨 Alert Types
- • Browser notifications
- • Sound alerts
- • Visual indicators
- • Custom notification messages
✨ Custom Highlighted Words
Configure custom words/phrases to track and highlight in thread statistics. Each word can have different occurrence ranges with custom messages and colors. This feature is optional and can be enabled from Settings.
- Up to 20 custom words per user
- Import/export your configuration as JSON files
- Words are highlighted in thread stats when you enter a thread
- Download a sample config: 4chan-words-config.json
💡 How to use Custom Words:
- Word/Phrase: The text to search for (case-insensitive)
- Whole Word Only: Match complete words only (e.g., "NEET" won't match "NEETING")
- Regex: Use regular expressions for advanced patterns (see more or ask ChatGPT if you dare)
- Ranges: Define different messages for different occurrence counts
- Color: Border color for the word in statistics display
Show example config (JSON)
[
{
"color": "#00ff00",
"emoji": "🏠",
"enabled": true,
"isRegex": false,
"ranges": [
{ "emoji": "🏠", "level": "low", "max": 5, "message": "Casual NEET posting", "min": 1 },
{ "emoji": "🏠📈", "level": "medium", "max": 15, "message": "NEET concentration detected", "min": 6 },
{ "emoji": "🏠💥", "level": "extreme", "max": -1, "message": "MAXIMUM NEET OVERLOAD!", "min": 16 }
],
"wholeWordOnly": true,
"word": "NEET"
},
{
"color": "#ff0000",
"emoji": "🚨",
"enabled": true,
"isRegex": false,
"ranges": [
{ "emoji": "👀", "level": "low", "max": 3, "message": "Something's brewing...", "min": 1 },
{ "emoji": "🚨", "level": "medium", "max": 10, "message": "HAPPENING STATUS: MAYBE", "min": 4 },
{ "emoji": "🚨💥", "level": "extreme", "max": -1, "message": "🚨 IT'S HAPPENING 🚨", "min": 11 }
],
"wholeWordOnly": false,
"word": "HAPPENING"
},
// ...more words in the downloadable file
]
🔔 Notification Settings (Global)
- Enable notifications: Master toggle for all notification types
- Essential Notifications: Only essential notifications to reduce spam (each thread notifies only once per event)
- Thread archived: Notify when a tracked thread gets archived (only once per thread)
- Thread deleted/404'd: Notify when a tracked thread gets deleted or 404'd (only once per thread)
🔧 Troubleshooting
Having issues? Don't panic. Here are solutions to common problems. Still stuck? Contact us directly through our support form - we actually read and respond!
💬 Need Personal Help?
Can't find the solution here? Our dev team is ready to help. Send us a message with your specific issue and we'll get back to you.
📧 Contact Support →🚨 Extension won't install from Chrome Web Store
- • Make sure you're using Chrome browser (not Firefox, Safari, etc.)
- • Check that you're logged into your Google account
- • Try refreshing the Chrome Web Store page
- • Clear your browser cache and try again
- • Restart Chrome and try installing again
⚠️ Extension not working on 4chan
- • Refresh the 4chan page after installing
- • Check that the extension is enabled in chrome://extensions/
- • Try opening a thread in a new tab
- • Make sure you're on a thread page, not the catalog
🔑 License key not working
- • Copy the entire license key from the email (including dashes)
- • Make sure there are no extra spaces before or after the key
- • Try refreshing the extension popup and entering the key again
- • Check that your internet connection is working
💾 Downloads not working
- • Make sure Chrome can access your downloads folder
- • Check that the thread still exists (hasn't 404'd)
- • Try downloading individual files first
- • Large threads might take a while - be patient!
❓ FAQ
❓ Is ChanTracker safe to use?
Yes! ChanTracker doesn't collect personal data, doesn't track your browsing, and only communicates with our servers for license validation. Check our privacy policy for details.
❓ Will this get me banned from 4chan?
No. ChanTracker works entirely in your browser and doesn't interact with 4chan's servers in any way that violates their terms. It's just a glorified bookmarking tool with superpowers.
❓ Can I use my license on multiple devices?
Yes! Each license works on up to 3 devices. If you need more, contact us and we'll sort something out.
❓ When will it be available on Chrome Web Store?
We're waiting for Google's approval. It usually takes 1-2 weeks, but Google reviewers are about as predictable as /b/ threads. Check the homepage for daily updates and memes.
❓ Something's broken! How do I get help?
First, check the . If that doesn't help, email us at support@chantracker.com and we'll help you out.
❓ Can I suggest features?
Of course! We love weird and wonderful ideas. Email support@chantracker.com with your suggestions—no user accounts, just pure chaos.
❓ Can I advertise or sponsor ChanTracker?
Maybe! If your ad isn't total garbage, email support@chantracker.com and let's talk. No crypto scams, NFT rugpulls, or janny stuff.