Qikfox Chrome Extension is a Smart Scam Detection Software for Internet Users. It can detect scam websites and alert users.

Latest Version

Version
2.1.0
Update
February 1, 2021
Size
1.42MiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.15385 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions

Cookies
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
Tabs
WebRequest
Alarms
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Qikfox Extension

Qikfox Chrome Extension is a state-of-the-art Smart Scam Blocker. Powered by a proprietary Machine Learning Engine, the extension can detect, block and alert the Internet User about Scam, Phishing, and Unsafe Websites. Qikfox is powered by intelligent servers that record and store digital footprints of thousands of Scam Websites. While browsing whenever the Qikfox extension detects a website that matches the scammer's footprint, it alerts the user thereby blocking the scam in action.

600+ Billion US Dollars is lost to Cybercrimes Annually. Almost all Cybercrimes start with the scammers preying on innocent Internet users by engaging them via Internet Browsers, Business Emails or Telephone. qikfox offers Real-Time protection from Online Scams by identifying cybercriminal's digital footprints and warning you from falling prey to these criminals.

Qikfox makes your browsing safe.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Qikfox", "short_name":"Smart Scam Blocker", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Qikfox Chrome Extension is a Smart Scam Detection Software for Internet Users. It can detect scam websites and alert users.", "version": "2.1.0", "author":"qikfox.com", "background": { "page": "background.html", "persistent": true }, "icons": { "128": "images/icon/favicon.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "128": "images/icon/favicon.png" },"default_popup": "templates/phone-register.html" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "all_frames": false, "js": ["js/qikfox-script.js","js/qikfox-content.js"],"css":["css/qikfox-content.css"],"run_at": "document_end" }], "permissions": [ "", "cookies", "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "tabs", "webRequest", "alarms" ], "web_accessible_resources": ["images/*.svg","images/*.png","css/qikfox-content.css","css/fonts/*"],"content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://www.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Qikfox extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Qikfox 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 Qikfox extension file

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

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User reviews

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ASKANEL _ (ID: 000000f3e8e5e02d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/15/2023 i cant even use it because the prefix number for the czech republic is wrong, its not 42, but 420, please fix this i would like to use the extension

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fx noob (ID: 000000846a326434) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/10/2021 I'm not giving my number, just to detect if the website is scammy.

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Wyatt Lutt (ID: 0000009f1b2aa086) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/05/2021 Does the thing its supposed to do. Thanks.

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k m (ID: 0000003975eef84a) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/25/2019 Curiously it is lacking the disclosure of being available only to cellular subscribers in Canada and the USA. The verification scheme via cellular phone seems questionable of sorts.

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Amy Penighetti (ID: 00000032c1ae47d8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/31/2019 this qikfox is a great app it will help me so much and steer me away from so many problems it's great.