Redirect specified URLs to your chosen links.

Latest Version

Version
1.4
Update
October 6, 2024
Size
11.51KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
DeclarativeNetRequest
Alarms
WebNavigation
Tabs
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Redirect Extension

Redirect is a powerful Chrome extension designed to give you full control over your browsing experience by allowing you to manage and customize URL redirections with ease. Whether you want to streamline your workflow, block distracting websites, or navigate to your preferred destinations automatically, Redirect provides a seamless solution tailored to your needs.

Key Features:
User-Friendly Interface: Easily add, edit, or remove redirect rules through a clean and intuitive popup UI.

On/Off Toggle: Instantly enable or disable all redirection rules with a simple toggle switch, giving you flexibility whenever you need it.

Customizable Redirect Rules: Specify source URLs and their corresponding target URLs to create personalized redirection paths.

Smart URL Handling: Automatically processes incomplete URLs (e.g., adding missing https:// or appending wildcards) to ensure accurate and effective redirections.

Real-Time Validation: Receive immediate feedback with tooltips when entering invalid URLs, ensuring that all your redirect rules are correctly configured.

Efficient Management: View a comprehensive list of all your redirect rules, complete with options to delete unwanted entries effortlessly.

Lightweight & Fast: Designed to operate seamlessly in the background without affecting your browser’s performance.

Why Choose Redirect?
Enhance Productivity: Automatically redirect time-wasting websites to productivity tools or your favorite content hubs.

Customize Browsing: Tailor your internet navigation by directing specific sites to preferred alternatives, enhancing your overall browsing experience.

Easy Setup: Get started in minutes with no technical expertise required. Redirect simplifies the process of managing URL redirections for everyone.

Use Cases:
Work Efficiency: Redirect social media sites to project management tools during work hours.

Content Control: Automatically navigate to preferred news sources or blogs.

Security Enhancement: Redirect known malicious or unwanted websites to safe destinations.

Get Started Today!
Take control of your browsing experience with Redirect. Install now and start customizing your internet navigation to suit your personal and professional needs!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Redirect","version": "1.4","description": "Redirect specified URLs to your chosen links.","permissions": ["storage","declarativeNetRequest","alarms","webNavigation","tabs"],"host_permissions": [""],"background": {"service_worker": "background.js"},"action": {"default_popup": "popup.html","default_icon": {"16": "icons/icon16.png","32": "icons/icon32.png"}},"icons": {"16": "icons/icon16.png","32": "icons/icon32.png"}}
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How to download and manually install Redirect extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Redirect 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 Redirect extension file

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

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