Delete browsing data directly from the browser toolbar. Clear cookies, history and cache with a single click.

Latest Version

Version
5.0.0
Update
May 30, 2024
Size
427KiB
Developer
armin.dev
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.16667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
BrowsingData
Notifications
Storage
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Clear Browsing Data Extension

Clear Browsing Data is a browser extension which enables you to delete browsing data, such as cookies, history and cache, directly from the browser toolbar. The toolbar button can be configured to clear all browsing data with a single click, or to show a list of data types available for clearing.

The continued development of Clear Browsing Data is made possible thanks to the support of awesome backers. If you'd like to join them, please check out https://armin.dev/go/patreon

The extension also supports closing and reloading tabs, these features can be configured from the extension's options.

Supported data types:
• Cookies
• Browsing history
• Cached images and files
• Cache storage data
• Autofill form data
• Download history
• Service Workers
• IndexedDB data
• Local storage data
• Website file systems
• Plugin data
• Web SQL data
• Saved passwords
• Application Cache

Clearable data types and their order can be customized from the extension's options.

The extension is also available for Edge and Firefox: https://github.com/dessant/clear-browsing-data#readme

Reviews are not monitored for bug reports, please use GitHub for issues and feature requests.

https://github.com/dessant/clear-browsing-data
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"__MSG_extensionName__",
"description":"__MSG_extensionDescription__",
"version":"5.0.0",
"author":"Armin Sebastian",
"homepage_url":"https://github.com/dessant/clear-browsing-data",
"default_locale":"en",
"minimum_chrome_version":"123.0",
"permissions":["browsingData",
"notifications",
"storage"],
"content_security_policy":{"extension_pages":"default-src 'self'; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; img-src * data:; connect-src *; object-src 'none'; media-src 'none'; child-src 'none'; form-action 'none';"},
"icons":{"16":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-16.png",
"19":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-19.png",
"24":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-24.png",
"32":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-32.png",
"38":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-38.png",
"48":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-48.png",
"64":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-64.png",
"96":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-96.png",
"128":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-128.png"},
"action":{"default_icon":{"16":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-16.png",
"19":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-19.png",
"24":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-24.png",
"32":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-32.png",
"38":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-38.png",
"48":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-48.png",
"64":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-64.png",
"96":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-96.png",
"128":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-128.png"}},
"options_ui":{"page":"src/options/index.html",
"open_in_tab":true},
"background":{"service_worker":"src/background/script.js"},
"incognito":"split"}
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How to download and manually install Clear Browsing Data extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Clear Browsing Data extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Clear Browsing Data 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 Clear Browsing Data Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Clear Browsing Data 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 Clear Browsing Data extension file

Select and download the Clear Browsing Data 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 Clear Browsing Data 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 Clear Browsing Data 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 Clear Browsing Data 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 Clear Browsing Data extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Nimigean Horatiu (ID: 0000007be4467b81) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/31/2023 Used on brave: - 3 GB cache left after clearing normally from settings. - 600 MB left after clearing with this extension. Opted for Cookies and Fill data to be left untouched. Worked great !

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MgA. Zdeněk ŠPANIHEL (ID: 00000067baeb3e5c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/01/2023 Simply "works great " !

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Patrick Williams (ID: 000000124150733f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/09/2022 It's a bit of a hit or miss affair sometimes it clears and other times it seems to do nothing. If google could fix the bug in chrome that causes the delete browsing data via the more tools method to perpetually hang I wouldn't have to rely on a chrome extension to do the same job!!!!!

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Caleb Visage (ID: 000000affb56fbd2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/18/2022 First one I've tried that actually works.

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Maure Dev (ID: 000000f18d1274d2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/12/2021 Exactly what I need for my development browser. Please don't add confirmations, or at least, make them optional. Thank you.