Get around web blockers instantly!

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Version
1.0
Update
March 28, 2014
Size
12.44KiB
Developer
Category
Users
34
Rating
3.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
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Redirectron Extension

Redirectron makes it easy to evade the dreaded \"Blocked Request\" page of your School or Workplace.

How to use:

Whenever your attempt to access a website is blocked, simply click the icon or press Alt+Shift+R, and the blocked site will be sent around the blocker through the proxy filter of your choice.

To change the default proxy, right click the extension icon and click \"options\".

FAQs:

1. Where can I see the source code?
Right Here: https://github.com/TheGuyWithTheFace/Redirectron

2. Why on earth do you need the \"tabs\" permission?
Oddly enough, it's required for the keyboard shortcut. Think I'm doing something wrong? Have a look in the source code!

3. Who made that fancy icon?
Alas, not I. A friend of mine, Kevin Rabinovich, is a designer, here's his site: http://kevinrabinovich.me/

DISCLAIMER: You and you only are responsible for your actions when using this extension. If you get in trouble, that's your fault-don't come crying to me.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Redirectron","version": "1.0","description": "Get around web blockers instantly!","browser_action": {"default_icon": "icon48.png"},"permissions": ["tabs"], "background": {"scripts": ["mainEvent.js"],"persistent": false},"icons": {"128": "icon128.png"},"options_page": "options.html","commands": {"redirect-on-key": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Alt+Shift+R"},"description": "Redirect triggered by key press instead of click"}}}
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How to download and manually install Redirectron extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Redirectron 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 Redirectron extension file

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

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User reviews

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Tyler Kunkel (ID: 000000a5b4a7ef52) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/27/2014 I wanted to access game websites and they are blocked for "Keyword=game" but this proxy will take me there but no images of the games or there titles will appear needs work.

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Cardinal (ID: 000000e3ce407d32) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/06/2014 is there a certain proxy i need to use to get on facebook? the default one just brings me to a blank screen please help