Removes all forms of tracking from social media contents (i.e. Facebook like button).

Latest Version

Version
0.1.7
Update
June 19, 2024
Size
72.78KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.2 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
DeclarativeContent
DeclarativeNetRequest
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Social Disconnect Plus Extension

Social Disconnect Plus is a browser extension that removes all sorts of social media content on web pages (i.e. the facebook like button and other widgets).

Some features:
a. removes all types of social content from web pages.
b. uses selective rules from FanBoys social blocking list.
c. makes your browsing faster, more private, and more secure.
d. clicking on the toolbar icon enables or disables the addon.
e. badge icon's text shows the number of blocked items within the current page.

Note: this addon does not remove social content used for writing reviews on websites (i.e. comments plug-in)

To report bugs, please visit the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/social-disconnect-plus.html) and fill out the bug report form.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.7", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Social Disconnect Plus", "homepage_url": "https://mybrowseraddon.com/social-disconnect-plus.html", "description": "Removes all forms of tracking from social media contents (i.e. Facebook like button).", "permissions": [ "storage", "declarativeContent", "declarativeNetRequest" ], "commands": { "_execute_action": {} }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_ui": { "open_in_tab": true, "page": "data/options/options.html" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png" } }, "declarative_net_request": { "rule_resources": [ { "enabled": true, "id": "url-filter", "path": "data/filters/url-filter.json" } ] }, "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Social Disconnect Plus extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Social Disconnect Plus extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Social Disconnect Plus 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 Social Disconnect Plus Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Social Disconnect Plus 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 Social Disconnect Plus extension file

Select and download the Social Disconnect Plus 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 Social Disconnect Plus 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 Social Disconnect Plus 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 Social Disconnect Plus 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 Social Disconnect Plus extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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G G (ID: 0000008b6416c43a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/14/2022 doesnt work.

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Rachamim Shemesh (ID: 000000a4cf84f13e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/31/2017 Works perfectly

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Martin Laco (ID: 000000200e533e4b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/12/2017 funguje spoľahlivo

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Observer Joe (ID: 00000068cda3165f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/08/2016 Tobias Freudenreich is right. it does not block the Facebook Comments Plugin.

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Tobias Freudenreich (ID: 000000e4b36636b6) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/05/2015 Sadly, it does not block the Facebook Comments Plugin, so I fear it might miss other things too