Automatically blurs sensitive elements on Ancestry for screenshots and screencasts.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.9
Update
December 6, 2024
Size
52.15KiB
Developer
genea.ca
Category
Users
30
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Genea Ancestry AutoBlur Extension

Genea Ancestry AutoBlur automatically blurs identifying information on Ancestry.com, making it easy to create public demonstrations, live streams and recorded screencasts.

The live blurring effect takes place directly in your browser, eliminating the need for editing software. This tool works seamlessly while refreshing or navigating different pages.

If you notice any place that is not being blurred, please contact me at [email protected].

*How to Use Genea Ancestry AutoBlur*

Install the Extension:
Download and install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.

Access the Extension:
Click the puzzle piece icon in the Chrome menu bar to find Genea Ancestry AutoBlur. For frequent use, pin the icon to the Chrome menu bar by clicking the pushpin icon next to the extension name.

Activate Blurring:
By default, blurring is off. Click the Genea Ancestry AutoBlur icon to activate the blurring effect. When active, a red border will appear around the extension icon, and the \"ab\" text in the icon will look blurred. Sensitive items on Ancestry pages will now be blurred.

Disable Blurring:
Click the extension icon again to disable the blurring effect. The red border will disappear, and the \"ab\" icon text will become clear. Reload the page to remove the blurring effect.

Blur DNA match profile photos:
If you would like to blur the photo's of your DNA matches as well, right click on the extension in the Chrome menu bar and select \"Options\". In the options menu click on the checkbox next to \"Blur Profile Images\" and then click on \"Save\". The profile photos of your DNA matches will now be blurred.

Check out Genea Research Tools in the Chrome Web Store, which adds custom features for Ancestry and MyHeritage to enhance your research workflow!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Genea Ancestry AutoBlur", "version": "1.0.9", "description": "Automatically blurs sensitive elements on Ancestry for screenshots and screencasts.", "permissions": ["storage", "activeTab", "scripting"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/iconoff16.png", "48": "icons/iconoff48.png", "128": "icons/iconoff128.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://www.ancestry.ca/*", "https://www.ancestry.com/*", "https://www.ancestry.co.uk/*", "https://www.ancestry.com.au/*", "https://www.ancestry.de/*", "https://www.ancestry.fr/*", "https://www.ancestry.it/*", "https://www.ancestry.mx/*" ], "js": ["content.js"], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "options_page": "options.html"}
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How to download and manually install Genea Ancestry AutoBlur extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Genea Ancestry AutoBlur extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Genea Ancestry AutoBlur 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 Genea Ancestry AutoBlur extension file

Select and download the Genea Ancestry AutoBlur 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 Genea Ancestry AutoBlur 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 Genea Ancestry AutoBlur 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 Genea Ancestry AutoBlur 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 Genea Ancestry AutoBlur extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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