Clear history, cookies and cache of a current incognito session while leaving all tabs open!

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0.4
Update
November 8, 2018
Size
34.5KiB
Developer
viewout.net
Category
Users
7,000+
Rating
4.05 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Incognito Mode Reset Button Extension

Google Chrome’s incognito mode is useful for a whole lot of things, also beyond the cliché dirty stuff one might prefer to be hidden from his browser history:

- Signing in on websites with different accounts or letting others do stuff without leaving marks on your browser

- Wanting certain stuff to not be tracked by advertisers

- Wanting more control of what shouldn’t go into consideration for personalised experiences on websites

- Other temporary research and things there’s just no need for to be remembered by the browser

- Tricking websites into treating you like a stranger

If you make use of the incognito mode extensively in your normal browsing experience, you might find yourself in situations where you’ve got a lot of tabs open in incognito mode that you don’t want to close yet, but you also want to visit a new website or do something where the initial incognito experience without the websites knowing anything about you should be replicated.

This is what this extension was made for: The Incognito Mode Reset Button deletes all data - history, cache, cookies, ... - that have been amassed within a running incognito session over time without having to close all incognito tabs.

There’s currently no way to do this - you either have to close all incognito tabs and open a new incognito window, or you have to accept that websites have collected stuff about you within the borders of incognito mode. The Incognito Mode Reset Button can thus make your incognito browsing experience even more powerful!

Please enjoy this extension and leave a review or comment if you like!

Please note: You need to give this extension the permission to work in incognito mode for it to be even displayed there and take use of it.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Incognito Mode Reset Button", "description": "Clear history, cookies and cache of a current incognito session while leaving all tabs open!", "version": "1.0.0.4", "short_name": "Incognito Reset", "browser_action": { "default_icon":"icon2_grey.png", "default_popup": "popup.htm" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "browsingData" ], "incognito": "split", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] },"icons": { "16": "appIcon_16.png", "48": "appIcon_48.png", "128": "appIcon_128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Incognito Mode Reset Button extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Incognito Mode Reset Button extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Incognito Mode Reset Button 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 Incognito Mode Reset Button Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Incognito Mode Reset Button 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 Incognito Mode Reset Button extension file

Select and download the Incognito Mode Reset Button 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 Incognito Mode Reset Button 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 Incognito Mode Reset Button 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 Incognito Mode Reset Button 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 Incognito Mode Reset Button extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Dmitrii Skrylev (ID: 0000002bf1603f2f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/21/2024 Very helpful !

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Kevin Davies (ID: 000000f4db8aa025) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/26/2023 Can I extend this to only erase the content from the current and related sites. Often when going through SSO activities multiple sites are involved. It would be nice to be able to target just them. If you could do that you could even release a non-incognito solution to reset last auth,

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ijtibah. (ID: 000000ca26f68976) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/09/2023 Phenomenal

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Maged Helmy (ID: 00000095715077c9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/04/2023 Works as advertised!

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John (ID: 000000e9d3773071) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/07/2022 This is perfect for what I need, but I would love a shortcut to activate this extension. I didn't see anything in the description, is this a possibility?