Manage and block web workers on any page

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0.9
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November 4, 2013
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2
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Manage Web Workers", "version": "0.9", "description": "Manage and block web workers on any page", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["js/bg.js"] }, "options_page": "options.html", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "js": ["webworkers.js"], "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true } ], "page_action": { "default_icon": "pageaction.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": ["tabs"]}
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How to download and manually install Manage Web Workers extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Manage Web Workers extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Manage Web Workers 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 Manage Web Workers extension file

Select and download the Manage Web Workers 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 Manage Web Workers 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 Manage Web Workers 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 Manage Web Workers 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 Manage Web Workers extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Franck Lugué (ID: 0000007ca9055726) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/09/2021 I wanted to use this to block webworkers since a bug in the latest version of Chrome 88.0 make youtube/gmail/...use 100% CPU with those background tasks :( In the options, I selected "Do not allow any site to use WebWorkers" but webworkers are still being run. I don't see where I can manage them? If this only prevent new webworkers, it won't help my use case. Maybe I am missing something?

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Dominic Cerisano (ID: 000000e8578721a6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/30/2018 This extension is the ultimate bot blocker. Blocks all worker bots, not just miners. None of the other so called "mining blocker" extensions worked. I just set it to block all workers, turn it off as required (which for me is never). Essential for your mobile device. No more battery draining bots!

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Mao Zedong (ID: 000000d8f359a1b7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2018 F*** the miners.

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Michel (ID: 00000057c77284ba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/01/2018 perfect

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Maolin Qi (ID: 000000acdbc74fc5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/17/2017 Finally get rid of that horrible miner thing. Appreciate a lot!