A history viewer.

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Version
1.2.9
Update
July 6, 2024
Size
73.69KiB
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Category
Users
3
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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History Helper Extension

This extension provides a better interface for searching the browser history and addresses the limitations of the default history viewer. It lets you search by title or URL and optionally specify the visit count or set a date range. You can set as many search terms as you want for more precise filtering. You can also specify terms to exclude from search results and you can specify whether you want to search in the page title or URL.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "History Helper","version": "1.2.9","description": "A history viewer.","author": "J.C. Fields","homepage_url": "https://github.com/jcfieldsdev/history-helper","permissions": ["history","storage"],"icons": {"16": "icons/icon-neutral-16.png","32": "icons/icon-neutral-32.png","48": "icons/icon-neutral-48.png","64": "icons/icon-neutral-64.png"},"background": {"service_worker": "service-worker.js"},"action": {"default_icon": {"16": "icons/icon-neutral-16.png","32": "icons/icon-neutral-32.png","48": "icons/icon-neutral-48.png","64": "icons/icon-neutral-64.png"}}}
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How to download and manually install History Helper extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install History Helper 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 History Helper extension file

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

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