Blacklist and Whitelist URLs
BWList Extension
The primary intent of this extension is to keep kids from browsing YouTube during the day except for whitelisted school videos, but many other uses are possible. Any domain or class of URLs can be blocked with simple patterns.
URLs are blocked if any entry in the blacklist is a substring of the URL, and there is no matching substring in the whitelist. This allows you to block entire domains but grant permission to specific URLs.
For example:
Blacklist:
youtube.com
Whitelist:
v=WTsy5hEqCsg
All of YouTube will be blocked, but this specific video is allowed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTsy5hEqCsg
Lists are set via the extension Options page. Lists are stored in synced Google storage, and will sync across browsers if Google sync is enabled and the extension is installed.
Note: There is an option to perform regular expression matching on URLs instead of simple substring matching, if you're so inclined. I don't think this is necessary for most uses, but the option is there nevertheless. ES6 regular expression syntax applies.
Blocking can be enabled/disabled and scheduled independently for each day of the week in the Schedule section of the Options page.
Blocking can be disabled for the rest of the day in the Schedule section of the Options page. I use this to allow my kids to browse freely after all their schoolwork is done. The flag will reset at midnight.
The default password is \"12345\".
The password can be changed on the Options page, and I strongly recommend you do so.
Make sure to write your password down. If you forget your password there is no way to reset it. The extension will need to be uninstalled and reinstalled, and you will lose all your settings.
The options page is accessible for 2 minutes after the password is entered. After that the password will need to be re-entered to access the options page again.
The message that is displayed to the user when a site is blocked can be set on the options page. HTML is not allowed in the message, for security reasons.
Absolutely no user data is stored or collected.
No website data other than the URL is even inspected at all.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install BWList extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install BWList extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install BWList extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install BWList extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download BWList extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a BWList extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the BWList Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the BWList extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the BWList extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for BWList extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the BWList extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download BWList extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install BWList extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the BWList extension file
Select and download the BWList extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the BWList extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your BWList extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the BWList extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install BWList extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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