This extension upgrades non-secure connections (HTTP) to secure (HTTPS).

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Version
1.1
Update
August 17, 2021
Size
74.46KiB
Developer
Category
Users
12
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
DeclarativeNetRequest
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HTTP Nowhere Extension

HTTP Nowhere upgrades non-secure web connections to secure: it upgrade HTTP URLs to HTTPS.

If the web site does not correctly support HTTPS, Chrome will refuse to connect (with the usual interstitial warning page). Thus, this extension will make it hard to view some web sites.

For maximum safety, you should also turn on Chrome’s Secure DNS (DNS over HTTPS) feature. There is no way (yet?) for an extension to turn this on for you, so you have to do it manually. To do so, go to the dots menu → Settings → Security, and then scroll down to Use Secure DNS. Select a provider or fill in your own. (You can also get to this setting by navigating to the URL chrome://settings/security?search=dns.)

HTTP Nowhere is designed to be as simple as possible, and has no functionality other than upgrading connections. This is easy to see in the very short and simple implementation.

It needs no special permissions or access to the web pages you view. There is nothing to configure; HTTP Nowhere is either on or off.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "HTTP Nowhere", "version": "1.1", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "This extension upgrades non-secure connections (HTTP) to secure (HTTPS).", "icons": { "128": "http-nowhere.png" }, "declarative_net_request": { "rule_resources": [ { "id": "upgrade", "enabled": true, "path": "upgrade.json" } ] }, "permissions": [ "declarativeNetRequest" ]}
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How to download and manually install HTTP Nowhere extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download HTTP Nowhere extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a HTTP Nowhere 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 HTTP Nowhere Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install HTTP Nowhere 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 HTTP Nowhere extension file

Select and download the HTTP Nowhere 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 HTTP Nowhere 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 HTTP Nowhere 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 HTTP Nowhere 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 HTTP Nowhere extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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