An extension to prevent access to websites depending on your public IP address. Icon from flaticon.com.

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Version
1.0 beta
Update
December 14, 2016
Size
574KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.42857 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking

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Kill Switch Extension

An extension to block or allow specified urls with specified IP address'.

https://github.com/maxisme/killswitch

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Kill Switch","short_name": "Kill Switch","description": "An extension to prevent access to websites depending on your public IP address. Icon from flaticon.com.","version": "1.11","version_name": "1.0 beta", "author": "github.com/maxisme","background": {"scripts": ["background.js"],"persistent": true},"icons": {"48": "/img/icon-48x48-red.png","128": "/img/icon-128x128-red.png" },"permissions": [ "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "", "storage"],"options_ui": {"page": "/html/options.html","chrome_style": true,"open_in_tab": false},"web_accessible_resources": ["src/options/options.html"],"browser_action": {"default_icon": "/img/icon-48x48-grey.png","default_popup": "/html/popup.html","default_title": "Kill Switch"}}
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How to download and manually install Kill Switch extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Kill Switch extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Kill Switch 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 Kill Switch extension file

Select and download the Kill Switch 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 Kill Switch 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 Kill Switch 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 Kill Switch 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 Kill Switch extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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iman (ID: 000000d7c433ed20) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/30/2023 this only can block domains with some specific IPs. But you can not set it to block all IPs except some specific IPs (Whitelist do not work).

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mahdi ebrahimzadeh (ID: 00000002373958c6) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/28/2022 it has bugs!! I added a domain ti white list with TWO IPs but it locks that domain with one of those IPs!!

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MAA latino (ID: 000000210ef96ca4) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/27/2022 Really useful, but quite often it gives an error of server down :c

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Valid GRN (ID: 00000059d68dc2f6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/19/2022 Useful and efficient

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Farbod R (ID: 0000005e96b87f00) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/13/2022 not work