Generate random web browsing traffic to obfuscate actual browsing behavior to avoid profiling through 3rd party observation.

Latest Version

Version
0.2.5
Update
December 20, 2015
Size
136KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.08333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Idle
Tabs
Bookmarks
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Chaff Extension

Autonomously browse the Internet in the Chrome Browser using user provided URLs, user Bookmarks, and Random Search Engine queries as a basis to generate random web browsing traffic in order to obfuscate actual web browsing interests from third party monitoring.

Features:
- Multiple Search Engine Support
- User definable seed URLs
- Use bookmarks as seed URLs
- Tunable options to match your browsing behavior
- Auto Mode feature automatically starts Chaff when the computer becomes idle
- Prevents popup windows and mutes audio while randomly browsing

Usage:
1. Define your custom URL sources and other configuration options to match your intended web browsing behavior.
2. Click the Chaff icon to the right of the URL box to turn Chaff on. A new pinned tab will be created on the far left of your other tabs where the random browsing will occur.
3. Click the Chaff icon again to turn Chaff off.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Chaff", "version": "0.2.5", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Generate random web browsing traffic to obfuscate actual browsing behavior to avoid profiling through 3rd party observation.", "icons": { "16": "icons/chaff_icon_16.png", "48": "icons/chaff_icon_48.png", "128": "icons/chaff_icon_128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "background" : { "page": "src/bg/background.html", "persistent": true }, "options_page": "src/options_custom/index.html", "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icons/chaff_icon_19.png", "38": "icons/chaff_icon_38.png" }, "default_title": "Chaff" }, "permissions": [ "idle", "tabs", "bookmarks", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Chaff extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Chaff 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 Chaff extension file

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

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User reviews

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Betty Vegorov (ID: 00000016ef82e8e9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/13/2023 Крутое приложение

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ваня пупов (ID: 000000743ec4cd58) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/24/2022 Хах, привет от скамера

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Sam Pan (ID: 0000006af134390a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/24/2022 Fake program - to get chrome only!

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George (ID: 000000b97d8244ff) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/28/2021 I absolutely HATE the fact that it downloads software automatically when it goes to a site I've already downloaded software from!

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Alexander Glavan (ID: 000000cfda374ec8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/24/2021 Would be nice to have an option to autoremove visited sites from browsing history, else the history becomes virtually useless. I understand the benefits of having the sites in history, but an option to opt out would be welcome.