Easily control privacy settings of your browser.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.5
Update
July 23, 2024
Size
15.86KiB
Developer
browsernative.com
Category
Users
770
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Privacy
Storage
ContentSettings
DeclarativeNetRequest
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Simple Privacy Settings Extension

Manage following settings to enhance privacy:

* Block JavaScript, Third-party Cookies, Notification prompts
* Disable referer headers, Client-Hints HTTP Headers
* Turn on Do Not Track
* Block Access to Camera, Location, Microphone
* Turn off network prediction
* Turn off Ping, Beacon and CSP report requests
* Disable Images and Web Fonts
* Turn off autofill form data (address, credit card etc.)
* Turn off suggestions in the omnibox (address bar)
* Don't use web service to help correct spelling
* Set `Accept-Language` HTTP Header to `en-US`
* Strip Common Tracking Query Parameters
* Disable Ads Privacy
* Delete All Cookies on exit

Extension by BrowserNative. Send your feedback to [email protected].

Requires Chrome version 111+.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Simple Privacy Settings", "description": "Easily control privacy settings of your browser.", "version": "2.0.5", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "sw.js" }, "icons": { "128": "static/icon-128.png", "48": "static/icon-48.png" }, "permissions": ["privacy", "storage", "contentSettings", "declarativeNetRequest"], "host_permissions": ["*://*/*"], "minimum_chrome_version": "111", "action": { "default_icon": "static/icon-128.png", "default_title": "Simple Privacy Settings", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "homepage_url": "https://browsernative.com/simple-privacy-settings/", "declarative_net_request" : { "rule_resources" : [ { "id": "ping", "enabled": false, "path": "dnr_rules/ping_rules.json" }, { "id": "font", "enabled": false, "path": "dnr_rules/font_rules.json" }, { "id": "ch", "enabled": false, "path": "dnr_rules/ch_rules.json" }, { "id": "lang", "enabled": false, "path": "dnr_rules/lang_rules.json" }, { "id": "query", "enabled": false, "path": "dnr_rules/query_rules.json" } ] }}
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How to download and manually install Simple Privacy Settings extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Simple Privacy Settings extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Simple Privacy Settings 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 Simple Privacy Settings Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Simple Privacy Settings 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 Simple Privacy Settings extension file

Select and download the Simple Privacy Settings 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 Simple Privacy Settings 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 Simple Privacy Settings 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 Simple Privacy Settings 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 Simple Privacy Settings extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Lucas Santos Goudinho (ID: 000000a55a1a9308) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/16/2023 It only works partially, since the java hints are still sent, and the only way to avoid it is completely blocking javascript, but it would break most sites.

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Martin Garrido (ID: 000000aab1ee9d23) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2022 Great, simple, practical!