Browser syncing as it should be: secure, anonymous and free! Sync bookmarks across your browsers and devices, no sign up required.

Latest Version

Version
1.5.2
Update
April 9, 2020
Size
1.87MiB
Developer
xbrowsersync.org
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
3.8777 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Alarms
Bookmarks
Notifications
Storage
Tabs
UnlimitedStorage
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xBrowserSync Extension

xBrowserSync is a completely free and open source tool for syncing your bookmarks and browser data between your desktop browsers. xBrowserSync respects your privacy and gives you complete anonymity — no sign up is required and no personal data is ever collected. It is also completely secure; your data is encrypted client-side with military grade encryption, Even if someone intercepted your data, only you can decrypt it.

xBrowserSync enriches your bookmarks with the addition of descriptions and tags. An intuitive search interface lets you find bookmarks quickly and easily, or simply browse your bookmarks hierarchy by folders. And don’t ever worry about losing your data thanks to the included back up and restore functionality.

The web extension fully supports your native desktop browser bookmarking features; xBrowserSync will preserve your existing bookmarks hierarchy and any changes you make using the native bookmarking functionality are synced by xBrowserSync automatically. xBrowserSync will even add metadata to new bookmarks automatically!

With the xBrowserSync mobile app you can use xBrowserSync on the go with your Android device. Once you have created a new sync on your desktop browser using the web extension, simply scan your sync ID code into the app and enter your password to connect to your synced data. Add new bookmarks easily by sharing from your favourite apps (browsers, YouTube, Spotify and any other app that shares URLs), xBrowserSync will even populate the bookmark properties for you.

For ultimate privacy, configure your very own xBrowserSync cloud service on your Linux or Windows server to sync to. The code for the xBrowserSync cloud service is open source and is easy to set up for any relatively tech savvy individual.

Welcome to browser syncing as it should be: secure, anonymous and free!

Key features:

★ Sync bookmarks between desktop browsers (syncing of additional browser data will be added in future versions), and access bookmarks on the move using the xBrowserSync Android app.
★ Absolutely free, there are no charges for using the service. Ever.
★ Totally anonymous, no sign up or submission of personal data required, just install and sync.
★ Encrypts your browser data client-side using military grade encryption that only you can decrypt.
★ Browse, find, modify and share bookmarks quickly and easily.
★ Enrich your bookmarks with descriptions and tags.
★ Works with native desktop browser bookmarking features.
★ Add bookmarks with the mobile app by sharing from your favourite apps.
★ Share bookmarks with friends with the mobile app.
★ Back up and restore your synced data for total peace of mind.
★ Run your very own xBrowserSync cloud service for syncing in complete privacy.

For more information visit www.xbrowsersync.org.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "__MSG_title__", "version": "1.5.2", "description": "__MSG_description__", "icons": { "48": "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "32": "img/notsynced.png" }, "default_popup": "app.html", "default_title": "__MSG_title__" }, "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Space", "mac": "MacCtrl+Space" } } }, "content_security_policy": "connect-src *; default-src 'none'; font-src 'self' data:; img-src 'self' data:; script-src 'self'; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline';", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "alarms", "bookmarks", "notifications", "storage", "tabs", "unlimitedStorage" ], "optional_permissions": [ "http://*/", "https://*/" ]}
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How to download and manually install xBrowserSync extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install xBrowserSync 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 xBrowserSync extension file

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

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User reviews

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Hakou Reggab (ID: 0000000d08e56974) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/01/2023 its work but i disable it and when i enable it is delete my bookmarks

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Mark C M (ID: 000000fdefdde4a1) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/14/2023 Only works on old Android phones. I have a Galaxy Note 20, three years old and its not old enough. Uninstalling. Useless.

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Niko Cera (ID: 000000e0f5f8f459) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/12/2023 注意:同一浏览器(如Chrome 和 Chrome Beta)不要同时打开,否则同步书签会出现两份重复,建议单独打开需要同步的目标浏览器,Edge 和 Chrome 同时打开同步没有问题,除此之外,同步非常快,很方便!

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Andy Rei (ID: 000000040bff7570) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/02/2023 Best browser synchronisation tool!

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Maciej Zasuwa (ID: 0000002a6f115385) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/14/2023 U mnie nie działa :-(