A better look at your browsing history. The best searching, the sharpest interface, and the most useful filters - for your history.

Latest Version

Version
5.0.2
Update
June 4, 2024
Size
739KiB
Developer
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
3.94882 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Favicon
Tabs
Storage
ContextMenus
History
Sessions
UnlimitedStorage
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Better History Extension

Enhance your browsing experience with the Better History extension, a powerful tool designed to replace your browser's default history viewer and provide you with advanced controls to manage and browse your browsing history. Discover the best searching, the sharpest interface, and the most useful filters for your history.

⭐ Key Features

(1) Efficient History Search:
Quickly reference your history by jumping between days and hours with just a click.

(2) Easy History Deletion:
Deleting a day, hour, or individual visit is painless. You can also delete by keyword or any single domain visits.

(3) Unified View:
Merges your visits and downloads in one easy-to-view interface.

(4) Advanced Search Capabilities:
Regular expression searching is now supported, making it easier to find specific entries.

(5) Context Menus:
Search your history fast by page title or URL via context menus. Each match is highlighted in the search results for clarity. Use the right-click options to search highlighted text on a page or by a site's domain.

(6) Dark Mode:
Stay focused with an eye-friendly dark mode.

⭐ Permission Justifications

- History: Adds more controls to manage and browse history.
- Storage: Save extension settings.
- Tabs: Use the right-click options on any website to search text in the history viewer.
- Sessions: Show history from all devices.

⭐ Version Updates

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Version 5.0.1 || May 31, 2024
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- Fixed 24-Hour Selection Issue
- Title Case Adjustment in Window Title
- Minor Fixes

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Version 5.0.0 || May 29, 2024
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- Light Mode UI Color Change
- Custom Date Format
- Feedback Button
- Recent Visits Popup
- UI Size Styles

Bug Fixes:
- XSS Vulnerability in Titles
- Minor UI Issues

Improvements:
- Migration to Manifest v3

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Version 4.0.3 || January 04, 2022
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- Added \"open link\" in right-click or middle click
- Added focus to the search input
- Added HH:MM:SS format
- Added details on hover
- Open all button in Devices

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Version 4.0.2 || December 09, 2021
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- Removed item delete's animation
- Fixed Hours and date selection section, now it will always remain (stick) at top
- Added options in settings to select 12-hours and 24-hours clock
- Added options in settings to disable infinite scroll feature
- Added option in settings to change Toolbar icon according to your light and dark theme

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Version 4.0.1 || November 29, 2021
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- Removed \"Confirmation popup\" to delete single item from the history

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Version 4.0.0 || November 26, 2021
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- New clean UI implemented
- Infinite scroll added
- The code was optimized
- Other Minor bugs fixed

⭐ Data Privacy Policy
We do not track any of your data, usage of this extension, or any website usage. Your extension settings are exclusively stored inside your browser. We never touch or see this data.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about data privacy; we are happy to help.

With the Better History extension, managing your browsing data has never been easier. From efficient history search to advanced history filters and a user-friendly interface, take control of your browsing history like never before. Install Better History today and experience a smarter way to manage your web history.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_appName__", "author": "Zinlab ", "version": "5.0.2", "manifest_version": 3, "offline_enabled": true, "description": "__MSG_manifest_description__", "icons": { "16": "assets/icons/icon16.png", "32": "assets/icons/icon32.png", "48": "assets/icons/icon48.png", "128": "assets/icons/icon128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "history": "history/index.html" }, "permissions": [ "favicon", "tabs", "storage", "contextMenus", "history", "sessions", "unlimitedStorage" ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "assets/icons/icon16.png", "48": "assets/icons/icon48.png" } }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "assets/*", "_favicon/*" ], "matches": [ "" ], "extension_ids": [ "*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Better History extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Better History 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 Better History extension file

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

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User reviews

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Gior Arv (ID: 00000057ce80b745) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/01/2024 From yellow color changed after update to black the tiles of daily menu and I can't change to previous appearance.

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Erick (ID: 0000000a2c75a326) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 Never had an issue as far as I know

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Игорь Д. (ID: 0000005ac8593a9d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/13/2023 Отличное расширение

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Lyubomir (ID: 0000006e19869373) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/18/2023 Very good.

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(ID: 000000f85d54a044) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/12/2023 完美地解决了我的麻烦,感谢!