Make browsing quicker and simpler by redirecting URLs to skip referral/AD pages and adapt mobile pages gracefully.

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December 9, 2022
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URL Auto Redirector Extension

URL Auto Redirector redirects URLs automatically with Regular Expression presets. It enables you to skip referral/AD pages, trim query strings and adapt mobile pages gracefully, which is time-saving, helps to be more productive and improves web browsing experiences.

We have several built-in rules as default. URL Auto Redirector opens up infinite possibilities of redirections, you might create your own powerful rules in the option page.

We are very appreciated if you want to contribute awesome rules of URL Auto Redirector.
Contribute on: https://github.com/URLAutoRedirector/awesome-rules
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "URL Auto Redirector", "short_name": "URLAutoRedirector", "version": "1.18.0", "description": "__MSG_ext_description__", "author": "David Zhang", "homepage_url": "https://urlautoredirector.github.io/", "options_page": "options.html", "icons": { "128": "images/icon-128.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png" }, "permissions": ["notifications", "storage", "tabs"], "host_permissions": ["http://*/", "https://*/"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "default_locale": "en", "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install URL Auto Redirector extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download URL Auto Redirector extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install URL Auto Redirector 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 URL Auto Redirector extension file

Select and download the URL Auto Redirector 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 URL Auto Redirector 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 URL Auto Redirector 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 URL Auto Redirector 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 URL Auto Redirector extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Tony Bayart (ID: 000000c6a3275bb6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/21/2023 Unable to make it work

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Yuki Kart (ID: 0000000fd6044f1a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/14/2023 configurations might lost without notifying, export is working but the import is not. use with cautious

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Juntao Li (ID: 000000b2147e606f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/18/2022 It works at first, but next few days it forgot its configuration. So I have to reconfigure again. Then it forgot again. It's worse than manually redirecting bro. It just resets to default setting everyday, what's the point then.

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eATM (ID: 000000cfd0e0b422) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/06/2022 100.0.4896.60(正式版本) (64 位) 刚下载下载,看上去不错,但好像没效果. 另外两个重定向插件也没效果. 是不是新版有什么更新失效了

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Jayme (ID: 0000004a6b3c0d82) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/18/2022 It actually works