Control the HTTP Referer on a per-site basis.

Latest Version

Version
1.35
Update
December 27, 2018
Size
80.51KiB
Developer
keepa.com
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.12403 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
ContextMenus
Storage
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Referer Control Extension

Referer Control grants full control over the HTTP Referer. You can forge any referrer you want, both globally or on a per-site basis. Alternatively you can choose to disable the Referer completely.

Also works on the JavaScript document.referrer!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name":"Referer Control","version":"1.35","permissions":["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "contextMenus", "storage"],"background":{"page":"chrome/content/background.html"},"manifest_version": 2,"homepage_url":"https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hnkcfpcejkafcihlgbojoidoihckciin","options_page":"chrome/content/options.html","description":"Control the HTTP Referer on a per-site basis.","minimum_chrome_version":"17.0", "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icons/icon-16.png", "38": "icons/icon-32.png" }, "default_title": "Block Referer for this site" },"externally_connectable": {"ids": ["*"]},"content_scripts": [{"all_frames": true,"js": ["chrome/content/blockJavascriptReferer.js"],"matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"],"run_at": "document_start"}],"icons":{"128":"icons/icon-128.png","16":"icons/icon-16.png","32":"icons/icon-32.png","48":"icons/icon-48.png"}}
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How to download and manually install Referer Control extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Referer Control extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Referer Control 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 Referer Control extension file

Select and download the Referer Control 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 Referer Control 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 Referer Control 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 Referer Control 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 Referer Control extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Aero Windwalker (ID: 0000001799453d1d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/26/2022 It does not work if I were to load the target url in a video tag. It works for fetch and xhr.

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Owain Baber (ID: 000000fcdf1a7a78) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/31/2022 The < default action > blocks referrers on pages you haven't configured which renders some completely unusable. It's impossible to login to Synology Photos web app with this extension active and sites like the Nextdoor app are completely broken with this active.

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Benedikt Buchert (ID: 0000000e70b9d450) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/09/2022 Does not work for Javascript document.referrer changes. No intent from the developer to fix. So useless for me.

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Andrew Ronding (ID: 0000009f001e34bb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/27/2022 Works great, many thanks.

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Mark Henry (ID: 000000386f1543c9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/29/2021 Doesn't work! I'm a developer and I tried removing the referer both in onBeforeSendHeaders() and onSendHeaders. Google chrome still adds it in the final request anyway. If you want to remove it you have to change the source code and build your own browser.