This extension modifies the default encoding, useful for chrome 55+ which removed this standard feature

Latest Version

Version
0.0.1
Update
January 9, 2017
Size
9.84KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.44444 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Webpage Default Encoding Changer Extension

This extension modifies the default encoding, useful for chrome 55+ which removed this standard feature.

Optionally specify which webpage you'd like to apply the default encoding.

If you need an additional encoding that's not included, send a note in the comments. Specify the exact one you need according to the IANA character set naming (http://www.iana.org/assignments/character-sets/character-sets.xhtml) and we can add it for you.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Webpage Default Encoding Changer", "version": "0.0.1", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "This extension modifies the default encoding, useful for chrome 55+ which removed this standard feature", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/drnorthcott/chrome-default-encoding", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "options_page": "options.html", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "permissions": [ "storage", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Webpage Default Encoding Changer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Webpage Default Encoding Changer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Webpage Default Encoding Changer 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 Webpage Default Encoding Changer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Webpage Default Encoding Changer 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 Webpage Default Encoding Changer extension file

Select and download the Webpage Default Encoding Changer 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 Webpage Default Encoding Changer 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 Webpage Default Encoding Changer 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 Webpage Default Encoding Changer 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 Webpage Default Encoding Changer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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(ID: ) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/31/2018 doesn't work

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Anita Y Tsuchiya (ID: 000000a82482a29d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/20/2017 Works perfectly!

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Jo Li (ID: 00000055f05f9257) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/02/2017 I downloaded this Extension because, as of Google Chrome 55 (I guess), my I've been having problems reading my offline "WYSIWYG-compatible" HTML files. (They're producing garbage characters and the like.) However... this Extension doesn't do anything for files you're trying to view which are on your hard drive or network. It ONLY works on live websites... most likely for the same reasons that the "Set Character Encoding" Extension doesn't work with offline files. I also can't tell if it's actually doing anything on live websites since most sites I go to have a default encoding meta tag... but benefit of the doubt, it probably is. So, yeah. Useless to me, but probably helpful for everyone else.

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Nena Georgiadou (ID: 0000001a92584ed7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/12/2017 Δεν δουλεύει. Άχρηστο. Βρήκα άλλη επέκταση που δουλεύει μια χαρά με δεξί κλικ -> κωδικοποίηση.

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Min Jiang (ID: 00000020bab89adb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/13/2017 I like the function that can specify changing web pages. Please add GB18030. I need this encoding. Thank you.