Improve your online security with few tweaks via toolbar popup!
Security Tweaks Extension
Simply open toolbar popup UI and mark a desired tweak. Please note that, only few tweaks are selected by default. There are few settings (related to JavaScript, inline-script and cookie) available in toolbar popup to adjust.
Currently there are 8 tweaks available for this add-on:
1. Block most common ads.
2. Block third-party JavaScript.
3. Enable safe-browsing.
4. Block cookies.
5. Block inline-script.
6. Block Flash contents.
7. Disable window.eval().
8. Block most common malware URLs.
Note 1: I have made this extension with Yubi's collaboration. This add-on is inspired by Speed Tweaks made by Yubi: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/speed-tweaks/afebilemcaepdkmhmibgmnpfppnjimjf
Note 2: to report bugs, please fill the bug report form in the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/security-tweaks.html).
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Security Tweaks extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Security Tweaks 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 Security Tweaks extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Security Tweaks extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Security Tweaks extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Security Tweaks 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 Security Tweaks Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Security Tweaks extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Security Tweaks extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Security Tweaks 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 Security Tweaks 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 Security Tweaks extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Security Tweaks 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 Security Tweaks extension file
Select and download the Security Tweaks 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 Security Tweaks 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 Security Tweaks 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 Security Tweaks 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 Security Tweaks extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
Similar Extensions
Speed Tweaks 811 26 ★ 50.57KiB
Privacy Settings 811 11 ★ 147KiB
Tweaks Web Protection 811 5 ★ 1.89MiB
blockerDNS Ad & Tracker Blocking 811 6 ★ 379KiB
WebAPI Blocker 811 8 ★ 58.61KiB
ChRAM: Simple Browsing Data Cleaner 811 7 ★ 120KiB
No Opener, No Phishers 811 9 ★ 274KiB
Privacy Guard & Manager 811 2 ★ 34.69KiB
Local Cache 811 16 ★ 30.8KiB
Privacy Protector Plus 811 11 ★ 516KiB
Policy Control 811 3 ★ 48.47KiB
Site Bleacher 811 3 ★ 23.54KiB
Origin Requests Only (Firewall) 811 12 ★ 102KiB
Block Unreachable Scripts 811 6 ★ 11.06KiB
Ignore Google Scripts 811 3 ★ 18.68KiB
Privacy Tweaks 811 11 ★ 2.75MiB
Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker 811 12 ★ 20.22KiB
Sierra for Chrome 811 18 ★ 1.22MiB
PageAccel 811 7 ★ 297KiB
MyCache 811 15 ★ 5.12MiB
Bluhell Firewall 811 7 ★ 127KiB
WebWall - Internet Security & Privacy Safety 811 63 ★ 3.73MiB
Rightmove Improver 811 9 ★ 5.35KiB
Host AdBlocker 811 18 ★ 3.7MiB
User reviews
John Magdy (Zorono) (ID: 000000fc8bec3afd) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/29/2020
BLH BSIT (ID: 000000497017c7ae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/12/2019