Set a cookie to tell your websites that you're a developer. Use with Google Analytics to avoid tracking internal traffic.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.4
Update
June 19, 2014
Size
36.39KiB
Developer
Category
Users
851
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
WebNavigation
Tabs
Cookies
Http://*/*
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Developer Cookie Extension

From any website, simply click on the Developer Cookie Icon in your browser to set yourself as a developer/team member for that domain. Green means that you are a developer and that cookies will be set for this domain, gray means you are not. This preference is saved and this extension will try to always keep a cookie set for that domain.

The \"name\" and \"value\" of the cookie that gets created can (and should) be customized to be unique to you or your organization.

A list of all of your active domains can be found on the Options page, where domains can be easily added or removed as needed. There is also a button here to clear any cookies that have been saved on your device. Right-click the Developer Cookie Icon in your browser and select \"Options\" to access this page any time. Alternatively, you can find a link to this page in your Extensions manager.


••• How to Use •••

In your scripts, check for this cookie before performing certain actions.

JavaScript example:
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var devCookie = \"ChromeDeveloperCookie=123\";
if (document.cookie.indexOf(devCookie) !== -1) {
// I am a developer
// Show control panel, debug info, etc.
} else {
// I am NOT a developer
// Insert Google Analytics code here, etc.
}
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PHP example:
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$devCookie = @$_COOKIE[\"ChromeDeveloperCookie\"];
if ($devCookie === \"123\") {
// I am a developer
// Show control panel, debug info, etc.
} else {
// I am NOT a developer
// Insert Google Analytics code here, etc.
}
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••• Notes About Cookies •••

On your next visit to any of the domains in your list, a new developer cookie will be created if one does not already exist (assuming this extension is enabled). New cookies are set to expire after 30 days. To keep your cookies up-to-date, a check is done when this extension is started (often at the opening of a new browsing session) and the expiration date of all active domains is renewed. However, for many reasons it is possible that even with this extension enabled you could load the page as a public user (once every 30 days or as often as your cookies are cleared). These cookies are very helpful, but please do not rely on this method of identification to be bulletproof.

Activating a domain applies to all pages on that domain, so clicking the icon while viewing any page on \"http://www.example.com/\" will cause your cookie to be set for all of the following:

- http://www.example.com/page1.html
- http://www.example.com/subfolder/page2.html
- http://example.com/page1.html
- and so on...

However, cookies set for \"example.com\" will NOT be present on \"beta.example.com\" and vice versa. Each new sub-domain can be added or removed with a single click.

WARNING: This method of identification is not secure and should not be used to replace a user log-in system. Do not display secure data based on this cookie.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Developer Cookie","short_name": "DevCookie","description": "Set a cookie to tell your websites that you're a developer. Use with Google Analytics to avoid tracking internal traffic.","version": "1.0.4","permissions": [ "storage", "webNavigation", "tabs", "cookies", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ],"icons": {"16": "images/icon16.png","19": "images/icon19.png","48": "images/icon48.png","128": "images/icon128.png"},"options_page": "options.html","browser_action": {"default_icon": "images/icon19-gray.png","default_title": "Set Developer Cookie"},"background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }}
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How to download and manually install Developer Cookie extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Developer Cookie 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 Developer Cookie extension file

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

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User reviews

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Shafiq al-Shaar (ID: 000000bf423b2869) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/16/2017 Worked perfectly. I love you.

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Jean Sweeny (ID: 0000004518f510e8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/04/2017 Great product to clear and reset cookies

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Michael Blair (ID: 000000473ef1a347) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/30/2015 This extension is very useful and is much easier than setting cookies using other extensions.

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Pranav Kaistha (ID: 0000005d06279d19) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/10/2015 Works great!