IDN Safe is a browser extension which blocks internationalized domain names to prevent you from visiting probable fake sites.

Latest Version

Version
1.5.1
Update
July 7, 2020
Size
144KiB
Developer
aykutcevik.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking

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IDN Safe Extension

IDN Safe blocks internationalized domain names also known as punycode domains. This helps you to identify them and will prevent you from visiting probable fake sites.

The use of Unicode in domain names makes it potentially easier to spoof web sites as the visual representation of an IDN string in a web browser may make a spoof site appear indistinguishable to the legitimate site being spoofed, depending on the font used.

With IDN Safe you can temporarily allow domains or whitelist them at all. By default they are blocked.

Please feel free to make some requests at github:
https://github.com/AykutCevik/IDN-Safe
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "version": "1.5.1", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "48": "img/icon_48.png", "128": "img/icon_128.png", "512": "img/icon_512.png" }, "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "default_locale": "en_US", "background": { "scripts": [ "js/constants.js", "js/punycode.js", "js/background.js" ] }, "minimum_chrome_version": "50", "permissions": [ "storage", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "" ], "browser_action": { "default_title": "IDN Safe", "default_icon": "img/icon_48.png", "default_popup": "html/popup.html" }, "author": "Aykut \u00c7evik"}
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How to download and manually install IDN Safe extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install IDN Safe 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 IDN Safe extension file

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

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User reviews

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/26/2018 Size: 143KiB Thanks!

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