Allows to export Chrome history and bookmarks into JSON file, which can be converted to CSV/XLS/XLSX file at http://www.json-xls.com

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Version
2.6
Update
August 13, 2024
Size
21.82KiB
Developer
json-xls.com
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
3.08696 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* Extension

Save Chrome history and bookmarks as JSON files.

Click on 'Chrome History.json' or 'Chrome Bookmarks.json' button to download JSON file with your browser history/bookmarks.

Also extension allows to transform original history JSON file exported with Google Takeout.

If you want to convert downloaded JSON file to CSV/XLS/XLSX format please use online converter https://www.JSON-XLS.com/json2xls.

NOTICE:
This extension doesn't export history or bookmarks into CSV or Microsoft Excel Binary File Format (.xls) file.

Any JSON file can be converted to CSV/XLS/XLSX format at https://json-xls.com/.
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v2.6:
- Added link to 'Google Takeout' page.
- Added button to transform 'Google Takeout' history json file (remove metadata information).
v2.4:
- Added 'no limit' options for customer. But please remember that Chrome limitations (not more than 3 months) are still primary.
v2.3:
- Changed maximum period due to Chrome limitations (not more than 3 months).
v2.2:
- Fixed downloading bookmarks (invalid 'Added date').
v2.1:
- Fixed download on second attempt.
v2.0:
- Fixed download if \"Ask where to save each file before downloading\" is Checked in Chrome's Settings
v1.9:
- JSON files have been formatted!
v1.8:
- Extension requires 'Manage your downloads' permission (for Chrome v65.0.3325.181 or later)!
v1.6:
- Two new limits were added for history records: 100K and 500K!
v1.4:
- Allows to limit number of history records!
v1.3:
- CSV/TSV formats are available!
v1.2:
- human readable format for date/time stamp!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* 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 Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* 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 Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* 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 Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* 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 Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* 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 Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* extension file

Select and download the Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* 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 Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* 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 Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* 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 Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* 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 Export History/Bookmarks to JSON/CSV*/XLS* extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Hernán Sebastián Puccia (ID: 00000036f5e9e6f4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/06/2023 No Sirve. No tiene la opción de convertir el archivo JSON a HTML, por lo tanto no me sirvió.

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SamFernGamerHD (ID: 000000a167ad2ae1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/19/2022 Amazing! It exports flawlessly all the bookmarks, keeping information about the folder hierarchy too. Now I can reliably make backups of it. It should be a built-in function of Google Chrome.

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DEVVIS (ID: 000000919e7583e1) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/13/2022 export flawlessly, now I need to import...oh well, its not available :) Please make this extension to be able to do importing too

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Martin Link (ID: 0000008180e81f70) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/18/2022 Fast, easy, and effective. You can't ask for anything else. Thanks!

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Deivid CM2 (ID: 000000c56057598d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/25/2022 Just what i needed to backup my favorites, very useful