Prevents the logging of specified websites

Latest Version

Version
1.2
Update
October 2, 2017
Size
22.96KiB
Developer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
2.92208 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Background
History
Storage
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History Blocker by Site Extension

*coded by CZ*

Black lists specified websites from being logged into history.

- Supports wildcard (*) for domains
- Disregards www's and protocols (http, https, etc)
- Disregards path

Feel free to suggest any design, ui, or feature improvements
(fully aware the current icon looks abysmal)



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v1.2 - 18.08-2016:
-fixed logic: *.site.com now matches site.com

v1.1 - 17.08.2016:
-added pointless copyright notice

v1.0 - 16.08.2016:
-initial
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "History Blocker by Site", "short_name": "History Blocker", "description": "prevents the logging of specified websites", "version": "1.2", "manifest_version": 2, "minimum_chrome_version": "45", "background": { "scripts": ["backg.js"], "persistent": true }, "icons": { "16": "img/filter16.png", "48": "img/filter48.png", "128": "img/filter128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19" : "img/filter19.png", "39" : "img/filter38.png" }, "default_title": "Configure Options" }, "options_page": "options/options.html", "permissions": [ "background", "history", "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install History Blocker by Site extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download History Blocker by Site extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install History Blocker by Site 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 History Blocker by Site extension file

Select and download the History Blocker by Site 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 History Blocker by Site 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 History Blocker by Site 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 History Blocker by Site 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 History Blocker by Site extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Aiden Schmidt (ID: 0000006b55d88584) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/01/2023 Works perfectly! Does exactly as advertised.

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IBC (ID: 000000d471b97a10) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/22/2023 Simple, seems to do exactly what it says on the tin. Can't complain.

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Craig Hordlow (ID: 000000c80c061224) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/16/2023 I (also) don't understand the negative reviews. Works perfectly. Might be because you need to disable sync - guessing negative reviewers skipped that step. Works like a charm.

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David Dusek (Friend) (ID: 0000000f2cf8d12e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/14/2022 Works exactly as I needed.

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Andres Guerrero (ID: 0000002b5900b072) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2022 Works as expected!