Clear cache and refresh the page at the same time

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Version
1.0
Update
April 18, 2020
Size
324KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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CleanUp Extension

CleanUp is a very simple application that clears the browser cache and automatically refreshes the current tab that is open. There are multiple applications out there that cleans the browser cache, but CleanUp is the first one that clears the cache along with refreshing the page, and as a software developer myself, I understand how important it is to have both the steps of cache CleanUp and refresh to happen at the same time. CleanUp can be used as an alternative to just simply refreshing the page, as it clears the browser cache, which is a big plus. Here is a basic understanding about cache:

Every website that the users visit saves their information like passwords, email, username, search terms etc. in the form of cache, which is stored in the browser. Different websites use this knowledge to know more about its users, and the knowledge gained by cache is also the result of why the ads we see are so related to our search results. Hence, it is important to clean the cache on a regular basis to prevent any kind of malfunction that can be caused with this information.

The application is for all type of audience, both users and developers. Users will simply be able to delete the browser cache which will prevent other websites from using their data that has been saved by the browser, aka \"cache\". For developers, people who mainly work with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS or use any kind of web designing techniques understand how important it is to clear browser cache when any changes are made in the code. I use Flask for web development myself, and I find CleanUp extremely useful when I make any changes to my HTML or JavaScript file.

Hope everyone out there enjoys some CleanUp!

Please direct all the inquires/bugs/questions to: [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "CleanUp","short_name": "CleanUp","author": "Himesh Buch","version": "1.0","description": "Clear cache and refresh the page at the same time","manifest_version": 2,"permissions": ["browsingData"],"background": { "scripts": ["main.js"]},"icons": {"256": "icon_256.png","128": "icon_128.png","48": "icon_48.png","16": "icon_16.png"}, "browser_action": {"default_icon": "icon_256.png"}}
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How to download and manually install CleanUp extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install CleanUp 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 CleanUp extension file

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

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User reviews

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Chris Vydas (ID: 000000a1b7cc9ce4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/22/2023 Sadly, the button does absolutely nothing. Clicking the toolbar button has no effect whatsoever

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Michael Perez (ID: 00000098fbd55d37) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/17/2022 Works as said. Nice simple button to click on to clear cache and refresh the page. Pro-tip, assign to a key binding 🤙

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rudraya test (ID: 0000002d699296e2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/17/2020 Works like a charm! Very simple to use and gets the job done

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kalyani buch (ID: 0000000212559919) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/04/2020 Very simplistic, easy to use, and hassle free extension which gets the job done!!