Delete cookies when browser is closed or once the tab is closed to prevent tracking

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0.2.1
Update
November 25, 2024
Size
83.39KiB
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4,000+
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Self-Destructing Cookies Extension

This extension aims to bring \"Self-Destructing Cookies\" extension written by \"Ove\" to Chromium browsers. The extension supports two modes to deal with cookies:

1. \"session\" mode: delete cookies once the current session is closed (all browser windows are closed).
2. \"tabs\" mode: delete cookies related to the current tab once the tab is closed and there are no other tabs of the same domain.

Example: Let's say you are logged-in into your email account:
In \"session\" mode, you will be logged-in until all browser tabs are closed.
In \"tabs\" mode, you will be logged-out once all email tabs are closed. So if you have two email tabs opened and still one tab is open, you are still logged-in. Once the other tab is closed, you will get logged-out

Note: the extension does not support cleaning \"window.localStorage\" at this moment. I will work on that later!

To report bugs please use the review section of the FAQs page
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "0.2.1", "name": "Self-Destructing Cookies", "description": "Delete cookies when browser is closed or once the tab is closed to prevent tracking", "permissions": [ "storage", "cookies", "contextMenus", "notifications" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "icons": { "16": "/data/icons/16.png", "32": "/data/icons/32.png", "48": "/data/icons/48.png", "64": "/data/icons/64.png", "128": "/data/icons/128.png", "256": "/data/icons/256.png", "512": "/data/icons/512.png" }, "action": {}, "background": { "service_worker": "worker.js" }, "options_ui": { "page": "/data/options/index.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "homepage_url": "https://add0n.com/self-destructing-cookies.html", "commands": { "_execute_action": {} }}
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How to download and manually install Self-Destructing Cookies extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Self-Destructing Cookies extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Self-Destructing Cookies 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 Self-Destructing Cookies Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Self-Destructing Cookies 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 Self-Destructing Cookies extension file

Select and download the Self-Destructing Cookies 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 Self-Destructing Cookies 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 Self-Destructing Cookies 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 Self-Destructing Cookies 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 Self-Destructing Cookies extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Flicsmo (ID: 000000c780bea7cf) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/25/2024 Finally, a simple extension that does what I want it to - clear cookies on closing browser, with a whitelist that's easy to add to. I wish there was an option to have left clicking the icon add/remove from whitelist instead of turning the whole extension on/off, but otherwise it does its job perfectly. edit - unfortunately, at some point since posting this review, session mode has stopped working. Tab mode still works though.

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Rezwan Haque (ID: 000000b0cba9f48f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/04/2022 I do not think..this extension works...

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Graham Pearce (ID: 000000c2bbb38124) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/07/2020 This extension causes the entire Chrome browser to constantly get logged out of my Google account, because anytime I close a tab from any Google-related domain or subdomain that I have not yet added specifically to the whitelist, it wipes out my Google login altogether. At this point I would rather have a blacklist mode, where only sites I add to the list have their cookies removed (either that or a more robust rules/wildcard system for included or excluded domains.) I really only need this for removing article-limit paywalls on a handful of sites, and I'd rather only have those cookies deleted than have to deal with tracking down every possible Google subdomain to avoid getting logged out.

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Gowron Martok (ID: 0000007a6ff45e88) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/10/2019 This is the only really thing that works for me. I use it on all browsers. THANKS SO MUCH GUYS!

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Chris Jenks (ID: 000000ac12acdbc5) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/10/2018 Currently does not handle sub-domains very well, in tab mode. Closing a tab with www.domain.com also destroys the cookies for other.domain.com, even though other tabs for the domain are open. Has potential, I'll up the stars when problem I'm having are fixed.