URL Alias allows the user to define a short alias for a url, in order to access websites faster.

Latest Version

Version
1.5
Update
March 8, 2022
Size
94.77KiB
Developer
Category
Users
195
Rating
2.33333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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URL Alias Extension

URL Alias allows users to define simple aliases for urls, in order to access websites faster from the address bar.

- Users are able to create aliases the same way they can create bookmarks: with a button on the address bar.
- When entering the alias in the address bar, it needs to be prefixed with a slash (/).
- Existing aliases can be viewed & edited by opening the extensions popup in the address bar and clicking 'My aliases'
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "URL Alias", "description": "URL Alias allows the user to define a short alias for a url, in order to access websites faster.", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/merve40/url-alias", "version": "1.5", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": ["storage", "tabs", "webNavigation"], "background": { "scripts": ["browser-polyfill.min.js", "util.js", "background.js"] }, "icons": { "48": "icons/ic_48.png", "128": "icons/ic_128.png" }, "page_action": { "default_icon": "icons/ic_128.png", "default_title": "URL Alias", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": "[email protected]", "strict_min_version": "65.0" } }}
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How to download and manually install URL Alias extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download URL Alias extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install URL Alias 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 URL Alias extension file

Select and download the URL Alias 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 URL Alias 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 URL Alias 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 URL Alias 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 URL Alias extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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존스노우 (ECHO) (ID: 00000071cc7ee2d9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/03/2023 Simply doesn't work

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Ismael Carvalho (ID: 0000003ecbfe1731) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/11/2022 It would be interesting to have an option to sync with Google account, to use the data on other devices. If it's easier, being able to export to import on another device would be nice.