A simple Chrome history manager.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.0
Update
August 24, 2023
Size
76.31KiB
Developer
guokai.dev
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.26667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
History
Storage
Sessions
Tabs
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Simple History Manager Extension

This extension will replace Chrome's default history manager. It can search or clear browsing history by date range.

How to use:
• Click this extension's icon
• Click menu item from Chrome -> History -> Show Full History
• Use Chrome keyboard shortcuts, Windows/Linux is Ctrl + h, Mac is ⌘ + y

It supports dark/light theme automatically.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Simple History Manager", "version": "1.3.0", "author": "Guokai Han", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "A simple Chrome history manager.", "offline_enabled": true, "minimum_chrome_version": "104", "icons": { "16": "icon/16.png", "48": "icon/48.png", "128": "icon/128.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides" : { "history": "history.html" }, "action": {}, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "history", "storage", "sessions", "tabs", "favicon" ]}
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How to download and manually install Simple History Manager extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Simple History Manager extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Simple History Manager 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 Simple History Manager extension file

Select and download the Simple History Manager 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 Simple History Manager 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 Simple History Manager 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 Simple History Manager 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 Simple History Manager extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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John Anson (ID: 0000006133007047) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/10/2023 Better than Chrome's default history: - it shows the time for all entries - easy to search and re-open closed pages

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zeyang zhou (ID: 000000669b39dead) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/23/2022 可以按照时间浏览历史记录,绝赞

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Fei Xiao (ID: 0000005da1140c45) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/16/2022 很不错,功能实用

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Super Lambda (ID: 00000096edbf26c4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/06/2022 非常好用!可以根据日期搜索历史记录,可以自定义搜索的日期区间,而且速度很快!满分10/10! Very good extension! Probably the best history extension on Chrome! You can search history according to date, and you can custom the date period in which you want to see the history. What's more, it's very fast! Perfect extension! 10/10!

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knrdn (ID: 000000c0da342a68) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/02/2021 its pretty good but I wish it had select option. When I search a certain website and want to erase them I have to do it one by one.