This extension lets you create a custom list of websites that will never be recorded in your browser's history.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.3
Update
September 24, 2024
Size
325KiB
Developer
Category
Users
153
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Don't save to history Extension

✔️ Automatically delete specific websites from your browser history
✔️ Simple interface to add and remove websites
✔️ All data stays local; nothing is shared with third parties
✔️ Temporarily disable or uninstall the extension whenever needed

How it works? 🕵️

You add keywords to the list, and the extension automatically deletes all history results that match the keywords. This ensures that any URLs containing these keywords will not appear in your browsing history.

FAQ❔

➡️ 1️. What does this extension do?
Our extension automatically removes records of specific websites from your browser history, helping you maintain your privacy.

➡️ 2. How do I add a website to the list?
Open the extension popup and simply enter the website name in the input field and click 'Add'. The website will be added to the list and managed by the extension.

➡️ 3. How do I remove a website from the list?
Click the ✖️ button next to the website name in the extension’s popup to remove it from the list.

➡️ 4. Is my browsing activity tracked or stored?
No, the extension does not track your browsing activity or store any personal information. All data is kept locally on your browser storage.

➡️ 5. Can I see which websites are being managed?
Yes, you can view the list of managed websites in the extension’s popup. You have full control over this list.

➡️ 6. What permissions does the extension need?
The extension requires permissions to access your browsing history to execute deletion, your current tab to see if it's on the list, and storage to manage and store the list of websites. These permissions are only used to provide the functionality described.

➡️ 7. Is my data shared with third parties?
No, your data is never shared with third parties. Everything is handled locally within your browser.

➡️ 8. How can I ensure the extension is working properly?
You can check the extension’s popup to see the list of websites being managed. Additionally, you can review your browser history to confirm that records of the specified websites are being removed.

➡️ 9. Can I temporarily disable the extension?
Yes, you can disable the extension from the browser’s extension management page. Reactivate it whenever you need it again.

➡️ 10. How do I uninstall the extension?
To uninstall, go to your browser’s extension management page, find our extension, and click 'Remove'.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Don't save to history", "version": "1.0.3", "action" : { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Don't save to history", "default_icon" : "192-history-no.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "history" ], "description": "This extension lets you create a custom list of websites that will never be recorded in your browser's history.", "icons": { "16": "16-history-no.png", "32": "32-history-no.png", "48": "48-history-no.png", "192": "192-dont-save-to-history.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" } }
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How to download and manually install Don't save to history extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Don't save to history 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 Don't save to history extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Don't save to history extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Don't save to history extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Don't save to history 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 Don't save to history Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Don't save to history extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Don't save to history extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Don't save to history 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 Don't save to history 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 Don't save to history extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Don't save to history 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 Don't save to history extension file

Select and download the Don't save to history 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 Don't save to history 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 Don't save to history 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 Don't save to history 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 Don't save to history extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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