Detects if pages are available on HTTPS and allows you to switch

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Version
1.3
Update
November 6, 2016
Size
319KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.36 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebNavigation
Storage
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HTTPS Finder Extension

Now updated with many fixes and the ability to ignore specific domains.

HTTPS protects your privacy, secures your data, and gives you verification that you are connected to the genuine server of the domain name.

When you view a page which is not on secure, HTTPS Finder checks to see if the page is also available on HTTPS, and if it is, allows you to switch to the secure version. You can optionally have it switch automatically.

HTTPS Finder is intended as a supplement to the EFF's HTTPS Everywhere extension which automatically switches you to HTTPS, but only for a known list of domains, whereas this extension automatically detects if a page is available on HTTPS.

The intention is to eventually allow the list of HTTPS-enabled sites that you have found to be submitted to the EFF for inclusion in the HTTPS Everywhere extension.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "HTTPS Finder", "short_name": "HTTPS Finder", "description": "Detects if pages are available on HTTPS and allows you to switch", "version": "1.3", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": ["https-finder.js"] }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "permissions": [ "webNavigation", "storage", "notifications", "" ]}
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How to download and manually install HTTPS Finder extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download HTTPS Finder extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install HTTPS Finder 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 HTTPS Finder extension file

Select and download the HTTPS Finder 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 HTTPS Finder 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 HTTPS Finder 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 HTTPS Finder 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 HTTPS Finder extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Samuel Velly Chauke (ID: 000000dfb9f6f171) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/10/2018 Good day.. is fine to my site because i'm still want to know many things

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Brian Donahue (ID: 00000071aa154177) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/02/2018 This extension stops working over time and pegs CPU at 100+% (found using Chrome Task Manager - More Tools > Task Manager). Noticed my fan was spinning up and my battery was draining, finally discovered it was HTTPS Finder. Stinks because it was more effective on many sites than HTTPS Everywhere, but I have to uninstall.

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Ning Cao (ID: 000000342fa3817e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/23/2017 good

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Братишка (ID: 0000004b86ac3607) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/28/2017 Супер! Удалил https ewerywher т.к перестал переключать на https

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Mage Xiao (ID: 000000f85bd1aa50) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/23/2016 It works pretty good.