Stardust Cookie Cutter removes almost all cookie popups and applies your consent preferences

Latest Version

Version
1.2.0
Update
April 17, 2022
Size
2.49MiB
Developer
stardustnetwork.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
3.81818 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Cookies
ActiveTab

Storage
Tabs
WebNavigation
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Stardust Cookie Cutter Extension

Forget cookie pop-ups but with all privacy intact.

Stardust’s mission is to start a global movement around giving people control over their personal data. The Cookie Cutter is a browser extension that allows full control of web tracking preferences.

If you want to help us then get the extension and invite your friends! The extension is free so please consider donating on our website:
www.stardustnetwork.com

Also available on iPhones (iOS 15+) and other major browsers.

Additional info: We do not collect any personal data. The permissions for this extension to read website content is needed to close pop-ups, however, no such information ever leaves your computer!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Stardust Cookie Cutter", "description": "Stardust Cookie Cutter removes almost all cookie popups and applies your consent preferences", "version": "1.2.0", "permissions": [ "cookies", "activeTab", "", "storage", "tabs", "webNavigation" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [{ "js": [ "initial_script.js" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "all_frames": false }], "browser_action": { "default_popup": "main_screen.html", "default_title": "Stardust" }, "icons": { "16": "extension_icons/icon16.png", "48": "extension_icons/icon48.png", "128": "extension_icons/icon128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Stardust Cookie Cutter extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Stardust Cookie Cutter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Stardust Cookie Cutter 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 Stardust Cookie Cutter extension file

Select and download the Stardust Cookie Cutter 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 Stardust Cookie Cutter 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 Stardust Cookie Cutter 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 Stardust Cookie Cutter 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 Stardust Cookie Cutter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Peter Cardenas (ID: 0000008343947a75) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/24/2023 Caused some websites (neovim.io) to be super slow, and it only recovered when I turned off the extension. Unfortunately turning this off for now :/

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J Gilbert (ID: 000000ef16254f2d) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/04/2023 So far so good. Doesn't break sites like a few ohter cookie warning blockers I've tried, yet.

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Luke Betterton (ID: 0000002798b3e5df) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/10/2023 You realise how good this addon is when you swap to a browser that doesn't have it installed and your life is suddenly much worse.

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Grace Burton (ID: 000000fdfa27b4f3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2021 One of those products you wonder how you managed without, it's massively improved my browsing experience.

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Sean Larsen (ID: 000000dcb0ed46fe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/12/2021 Clean and seamless integration that saves me many clicks per hour! Highly recommended.