A browser extension that color-codes tabs based on website reputation.

Latest Version

Version
4.0.1
Update
August 26, 2024
Size
400KiB
Developer
link-advisor.com
Category
Users
19
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
English (UK)
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
WebNavigation
Tabs
TabGroups
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Link Advisor Extension

Protect yourself against fraud and scams with Link Advisor

* Browser extension that adds essential security features
* Search engine that shows only trusted results
* Course on recognizing, preventing and reporting fraud and scams

All in one free platform!

✓ Improves the new tab page
✓ Instantly tells you whether a website is trustworthy
✓ Groups tabs based on reputation
✓ Displays information about website ownership
✓ Informs you about current threats
✓ Blocks unsafe websites
✓ Protects you against malicious software and phishing

We prioritize the privacy and security of users, ensuring that browsing history remains private. When assessing the trustworthiness of a website, a locally downloaded copy of Link Advisor's extensive reputation database is used.

1. Customize your new tab page
2. Add apps
3. Organize apps into folders
4. Receive security tips and notifications
5. Browse the web with a safe search engine
6. Learn how to stop fraud and scams

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Link Advisor", "description": "__MSG_Description__", "version": "4.0.1", "icons": { "256": "assets/img/icon.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "new-tab.html" }, "default_locale": "en", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "256": "assets/img/icon.png" }, "default_popup": "pop-up.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "webNavigation", "tabs", "tabGroups" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.link-advisor.com/*" ], "js": [ "content.js" ] } ], "homepage_url": "https://link-advisor.com"}
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How to download and manually install Link Advisor extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Link Advisor extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Link Advisor 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 Link Advisor extension file

Select and download the Link Advisor 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 Link Advisor 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 Link Advisor 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 Link Advisor 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 Link Advisor extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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natasha kiloviv (ID: 000000d5447febe0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2023 Before using Link Advisor, I always had to copy a website's URL and paste it into a website reputation checker just to figure out if I could trust it. Now, I know right away. I won't browse without it!