Generates a different identity for every website you visit.

Latest Version

Version
3.0
Update
March 12, 2017
Size
18.88KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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greyman Extension

greyman is a simple utility that generates a random name, date of birth, username and password for every website you browse to.

It is designed to give users who don't wish for their accounts to be connected to them or to each other an easy way to manage their 'identities'.

The 'seed' value lets users get an entirely new set of identities whenever they wish, and by copying a seed from one browser to another, can copy all of those identities as well.

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Version 2 includes an email address with Mailinator.com, and a more personal option for usernames. I can't guarantee the email addresses will stay the same forever, as the list of domains are controlled by Mailinator.com and may be updated in future versions.

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Version 3 just fixes the email link, which had been disabled by Mailinator sometime in the last 3 years. There's still an issue with the domains not all being valid, but I haven't figured out a good solution to that yet.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "greyman","version": "3.0","description": "Generates a different identity for every website you visit.","permissions": [ "contentSettings", "tabs", "storage" ],"browser_action": {"default_icon": "greyman19.png","default_popup": "popup.html"},"icons":{"128":"greyman128.png"}}
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How to download and manually install greyman extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install greyman 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 greyman extension file

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

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User reviews

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Domingo Gould (ID: 0000004673e364f7) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/06/2013 Thus far, I like this. However what it really needs is more in the way of utility for tracking an entire false online persona, for instance a way to track email addresses used for each identity.