Visit webpages by just entering a simple Keyword and Search the history with a fast and clean Interface

Latest Version

Version
1.9.1
Update
May 22, 2017
Size
67.65KiB
Developer
Category
Users
293
Rating
4.75 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
History
Storage
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Easy History Extension

The whole extension is built on the idea to minimise mouse usage. By simply pressing two keys access the Easy History Extension(Default keys: Ctrl+Space).

Create Keywords for mostly Used URLs and then you will be able to access those URLs by just typing the Keywords. However big the URL is now you can visit them just by entering a simple keyword so you don't have to remember the URLs anymore and you don't have to go through bookmarks. Easy History also synchronises your keywords so you can access them in any computer chrome window by just logging in.

With the help of Easy History you can also easily navigate though your Browser history with a very clean interface. You can also choose whether you want the history to be sorted according to the time or your visits to the link.

Time: History will be arranged in a manner such that the last visited link will be on the top.

Visits: History will be arranged in a manner such that the most visited link will be on the top.

To choose the sorting option go to the options page of the extension(by default the time option is selected).Use the Up/Down keys to navigate through the links and press Enter to visit the link.

Choose between light and dark theme.

You can change the shortcut of accessing the extension with the help of keyboard shortcuts option in the chrome:extensions page.

Upcoming Feature:
Delete the history from the extension.
Delete Keywords.

Notice:Easy history doesn't track your history, the history stays in your browser only and also the keywords you create are secured and synchronised with your account.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Easy History", "description": "Visit webpages by just entering a simple Keyword and Search the history with a fast and clean Interface", "options_page": "options.html", "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Space", "mac": "Ctrl+Space" }, "description": "Activate the Extension" }}, "icons": { "128": "icons1.png" }, "version": "1.9.1", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons1.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Search the History" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "history", "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Easy History extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Easy 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 Easy History extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ladia Zhang (ID: 0000007a98c40634) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/15/2022 非常好用搜索速度快 试用了几个这个最好用简洁

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Rogerio M. Souza (ID: 000000ad064aee15) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2021 Very easy to use. Thanks!

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Anton Khodakovsky (ID: 000000b682cb4abf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/18/2020 Simple, fast, and effective.

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Ahsas Wadhwa (ID: 000000c98bd5c404) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/05/2017 good work..saved a hell lot of time!

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Akul Mehra (ID: 000000faca538141) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/26/2017 Easy to use and helps in daily work to open links and bookmarks. Keep it up.