Browser extension that automatically blocks all pages from any website that is not in your list of allowed websites.

Latest Version

Version
5.0.0
Update
April 28, 2023
Size
238KiB
Developer
sarangak.github.io/yam-allowlist-manager
Category
Users
635
Rating
3.33333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Español
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Permissions
Storage
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
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YAM Allowlist Manager Extension

YAM is an open-source, privacy-focused website manager. You create a list of allowed websites, and this extension will block access to all pages that are not in that list.

The list is synchronized through Chrome to all of your devices, so you can log into Chrome with your child's account, add or modify entries in the list and they will synchronize in near real-time to a child's computer.

You can also choose to block all content from other sites, but this requires a more complex configuration since many pages require content from other sites to operate correctly.

Need help? Send me an email or open an issue on Github: https://github.com/sarangak/yam-allowlist-manager
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"default_locale":"en",
"name":"YAM Allowlist Manager",
"description":"Browser extension that automatically blocks all pages from any website that is not in your list of allowed websites.",
"version":"5.0.0",
"minimum_chrome_version":"96.0",
"icons":{"16":"assets/icon_16.png",
"19":"assets/icon_19.png",
"32":"assets/icon_32.png",
"38":"assets/icon_38.png",
"128":"assets/icon_128.png",
"256":"assets/icon_256.png",
"512":"assets/icon_512.png"},
"background":{"service_worker":"background.js"},
"options_ui":{"page":"options.html",
"open_in_tab":true},
"declarative_net_request":{"rule_resources":[{"id":"rules",
"enabled":true,
"path":"rules.json"}]},
"permissions":["storage",
"declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess"],
"host_permissions":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*"]}
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How to download and manually install YAM Allowlist Manager extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YAM Allowlist Manager 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 YAM Allowlist Manager extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YAM Allowlist Manager extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YAM Allowlist Manager extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YAM Allowlist Manager 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 YAM Allowlist Manager Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YAM Allowlist Manager extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YAM Allowlist Manager extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YAM Allowlist Manager 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 YAM Allowlist Manager 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 YAM Allowlist Manager extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YAM Allowlist Manager 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 YAM Allowlist Manager extension file

Select and download the YAM Allowlist Manager 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 YAM Allowlist Manager 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 YAM Allowlist Manager 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 YAM Allowlist Manager 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 YAM Allowlist Manager extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Denise N. Amsden (ID: 0000009c16653f0f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/13/2022 It was more trouble than it was worth, its not dynamic it blocked websites if they weren't precise so if I said block everything except youtube.com it would block all videos because its its not "youtube.com" but of course you have the video tag link and everything so you would have to add each individual video to safe list, same with webpages it blocked a page because I didn't add a "/" at the very end of the link. Needs some work.