Switch between HTTP proxies quickly and easily
WonderSwitcher Extension
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Changelog:
Latest version
Version 6.1.0
May 17, 2024
- Keep active proxy when browser is restarted
Version 6.0.0
May 7, 2024
- Support Manifest V3 (MV3)
- Change to accepted filters format
- Transition users with enabled MV2 filters onto MV3 filters format
Version 5.1.4
December 19, 2023
- Security updates to how internal library code is modified
Version 5.1.3
December 4, 2023
- Security updates to internal image loading functionality
Version 5.1.2
November 20, 2023
- Security updates
Version 5.1.1
July 12, 2023
- Security updates
Version 5.1.0
March 22, 2023
- Introduce account access checking features
- Improvements to the account options page design
Version 5.0.1
February 28, 2023
- Security improvement in geolocation content script
- Fix for bug where browser geolocation did not work in an iframe
Version 5.0.0
February 14, 2023
- Remove password authentication for WonderProxy proxies in favour of Proxy Tokens
- Change WonderProxy account import format and validation process
- Simplify user onboarding process
- Replace Credentials page with Account page
Version 4.8.2
January 19, 2023
- Dependency updates
Older versions
Version 4.8.1
January 13, 2022
- Backend updates
Version 4.8.0
November 4, 2021
- Added toggle to allow users to enable/disable matching their browser location to the proxy location.
Version 4.7.2
August 10, 2021
- Fix warnings generated by automated tooling, to help browser approve us faster
- Correct the size of an icon
Version 4.7.1
June 22, 2021
- Include province/state information when available
- Allow search of province/state information
- Fix onboading bug
Version 4.7.0
February 17, 2021
- Adding support for Proxy Tokens, a new way of authenticating with proxy servers.
Version 4.6.5
January 6, 2021
- Bugfix for websites using Basic Auth, switcher will now allow credential prompt to display
Version 4.6.3
November 11, 2020
- Internal changes to reduce permissions required from browsers
- Bugfix for WatchPosition in Firefox for filtered domains
Version 4.6.1
Released October 2, 2020
- Servers with a Lat or Long of 0 will no longer appear as custom servers
- watchPosition will now correctly return a watchID
- Editing a custom server will no longer unstar it
Version 4.6.0
Released September 16, 2020
- Added detailed error messaging in onboarding credential check
Version 4.5.1
Released September 14, 2020
- Security fixes: WON-01-002, WON-01-006, WON-01-007, WON-01-003
Version 4.5.0
Released April 1, 2020
- Add functionality to star favourite proxies for easy access
- Fix window focus when launching settings from private browsing mode in Chrome & Edge
Version 4.4.0
Released Feb 12, 2020
- Add Switcher version information to WP.com account page
- Ensure current proxying proxy stays active when users import their server list
Version 4.3.0
Released Jan 13, 2020
- A few fixes for the Edge release
Version 4.2.0
Released Jan 13, 2020
- Rebranded Switcher
Version 4.1.2
Released Dec 12, 2019
- Fix for upgrading to the new React extension: add function to port user data
Version 4.0.0
Released Dec 12, 2019
- Rewrote the extension in React/ES6, added build system etc.
Version 3.1.0
Released Aug 26, 2019
- Provides latitude and longitude data for all WonderProxy servers. The extension will update your browser location so it reflects the location of the proxy when connected to a WonderProxy server.
Version 3.0.0
Released Jun 6, 2019
- Allow users to clear their default credentials
- Display messaging around unsaved changes
- Fix to header fields being editable on first load, when toggled off
- Allow WonderProxy users to verify their credentials
Version 2.0.0
Released May 2, 2019
- Updated onboarding process
- Removed credentials modal for importing servers
- Allows users to save their headers, even if disabled
Version 1.1.0
Released Apr 23, 2019
- Add version to settings UI
- Add new filtering options: now supports IPs
- Save the user's preferred reminder time
Version 1.0.0
Released Apr 4, 2019
- Allow access to import json via URL (bug fix)
- Some invisible changes to improve how the switcher communicates
- Some improvements to values being saved when proxy setting is on
Version 0.1.2
Released Mar 12, 2019
- Added search/filter functionality to the top of the extension pop-up. Quickly search your list of proxy servers if you have hundreds!
Version 0.1.1
Released Mar 5, 2019
- Introduced an icon in the pop up to remind users that they have an active domain filter.
- Added a show password option to all of our password fields
Version 0.1.0
Released Jan 7, 2019
- Importing your servers from my/account & json import will no longer clear your existing preferences
- Exit IPs are now properly sorted numerically, if there are more than 9 ips
- Small bug fix to the behaviour for the reminder feature
- Small fix to auto refresh the settings page when servers have been imported
Version 0.0.9
Released Dec 6, 2018
- The last used proxy is now saved for quick proxy selection
- Date of last import is now shown on the settings page for either the WonderProxy or JSON import
- Importing servers from WonderProxy or JSON prompts a credentials modal
Version 0.0.81
Released Nov 19, 2018
- Brand new look for the pop up and options page
- The inclusion/exclusion settings area has been reformatted and renamed \"Domain Filters\". Note to users, you may need to re-add your domains in this section.
Version 0.0.7
Released Oct 10, 2018
New settings:
- Arbitrary headers
- Ability to exclude or include websites/domains
General:
- Enable extension in Firefox private browsing
- Fix to connection state issues when relaunching browser
Version 0.0.6
Released Jul 4, 2018
Version 0.0.5
Released Apr 30, 2018
- Updated settings to appear in a separate tab (to stay consistent with Chrome)
- Fix to settings input: Enable time input when reminder is checked when settings are loaded initially
Version 0.0.4
Released Feb 8, 2018
- Updated the colour palette & icons to match our website
- We're displaying servers by IP index rather than the port number
- Added a 'start' screen so that users know what to do when they first install the extension
Version 0.0.3
Released Jan 16, 2018
Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"WonderSwitcher",
"description":"Switch between HTTP proxies quickly and easily",
"version":"6.1.0",
"minimum_chrome_version":"96",
"icons":{"16":"16x16.e99e44d4.png",
"32":"32x32.fb5e7568.png",
"48":"48x48.8295f561.png",
"128":"128x128.6d88511d.png"},
"action":{"default_popup":"popup.994bb8f1.html",
"default_title":"WonderSwitcher",
"default_icon":"48x48-inactive.6897fe9d.png"},
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bbc90513.js"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["https://*.wonderproxy.com/*"],
"js":["wp-site.runtime.b27d107d.js",
"wp-site.348b1c96.js"],
"css":[]},{"matches":["
"js":["geo.runtime.40f62398.js",
"geo.3a9c0ec4.js"],
"all_frames":true,
"run_at":"document_start",
"match_about_blank":true,
"css":[]}],
"options_ui":{"page":"options.55aefb77.html",
"open_in_tab":true},
"permissions":["tabs",
"storage",
"proxy",
"alarms",
"declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess",
"webRequest",
"webRequestAuthProvider"],
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["content_scripts/geo-setup.js",
"content_scripts/geo-setoverrides.js",
"content_scripts/geo-setoriginals.js"],
"matches":["
"resources":["48x48-inactive.6897fe9d.png",
"48x48-active.17dc12c7.png",
"48x48-warn.60d9a594.png"]},{"matches":["
"resources":["48x48-inactive.6897fe9d.png",
"48x48-active.17dc12c7.png",
"48x48-warn.60d9a594.png"]}],
"host_permissions":["*://*/*"]}
How to download and manually install WonderSwitcher extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install WonderSwitcher 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 WonderSwitcher extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install WonderSwitcher extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download WonderSwitcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a WonderSwitcher 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 WonderSwitcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the WonderSwitcher extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the WonderSwitcher extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for WonderSwitcher 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 WonderSwitcher 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 WonderSwitcher extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install WonderSwitcher 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 WonderSwitcher extension file
Select and download the WonderSwitcher 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 WonderSwitcher 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 WonderSwitcher 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 WonderSwitcher 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 WonderSwitcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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