Block your visits so they don't count towards your stats in Simple Analytics

Latest Version

Version
1.7
Update
September 23, 2020
Size
51.51KiB
Developer
simpleanalytics.com
Category
Users
562
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
*://*.simpleanalytics.io/*
*://*.simpleanalyticscdn.com/*
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Storage
ActiveTab
DeclarativeContent
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Simple Analytics Extension

It's useful for customers of Simple Analytics or non customers who want to block their visits to a specific website where Simple Analytics is installed. This way your stats will not included in the dashboard of that website. We do this via an extension so we don't need to record IP addresses.

This extension basically blocks requests on website where you give permission to. When you click on the icon you as asked to allow the extension to load the data from the current website. This is needed to block the visits. You need to do once this per website.

When a visits is blocked it shows up as a counter on the icon. The counter does reset when you close your tab. For more stats of blocked visits you can go to the permissions page of this extension.

On the options page you will find all websites being blocked and you can change what the extension should block.

This add-on does not connect to any servers. The source code is publicly available at https://github.com/simpleanalytics/extension.

Enjoy and if you have any feedback, go to our website and let us know!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Simple Analytics", "description": "Block your visits so they don't count towards your stats in Simple Analytics", "manifest_version": 2, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "icons": { "128": "128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Simple Analytics" }, "optional_permissions": [ "" ], "permissions": [ "*://*.simpleanalytics.io/*", "*://*.simpleanalyticscdn.com/*", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "storage", "activeTab", "declarativeContent" ], "version": "1.7"}
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How to download and manually install Simple Analytics extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Simple Analytics 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 Analytics extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ben Ingham (ID: 000000cfe2dd72e4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/28/2021 Clean and simple! Thanks

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Hunter Hodnett (ID: 000000b9f3322d23) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/12/2021 Love Simple Analytics, and love that I can test my website without poluting my data! Thanks Adriaan!

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Danielle Johnson (ID: 000000ec835b2d38) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/11/2019 Works perfectly! :)

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Dave (ID: 00000083fcea4a6e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/28/2019 Works perfect!