Website scanner extension provides score for visited websites, helps visitors see legitimacy based on variety of factors

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July 6, 2023
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Site validator Extension

The Website Scanner extension is a free tool that helps you stay safe online by scanning websites you visit and giving them a rating based on their security. The extension uses a variety of factors to determine a website's rating.

When you visit a website and hit the button, the Website Scanner extension will display its rating in the popup window. A green rating indicates that the website is more than likely is safe, amber, you should proceed with caution and do more research, while a red rating indicates that the website is potentially dangerous.

The Website Scanner extension is a great way to protect yourself from fake websites and scam websites that are trying to steal your money. By using the extension, you can be confident that you have another layer of protection to check and give you guidance on wither you need to investigate more.

Here are some of the benefits of using the Website Scanner extension:

•\tStay safe online: The extension helps you to stay safe online by scanning websites you visit and giving them a rating based on various factors.
•\tProtect yourself from fraud: The extension can help you to protect yourself from fraud by warning you about websites that are potentially dangerous.
•\tMake informed decisions: The extension provides you with information about the websites you visit, so you can make informed decisions about whether or not to trust them.

If you are looking for a way to stay safe online, the Website Scanner extension is a great option. It is free to use and easy to install. So what are you waiting for?

Install the Website Scanner extension today and start protecting yourself from fake websites and scam websites!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Site validator", "version": "1.0.1", "description": "Website scanner extension provides score for visited websites, helps visitors see legitimacy based on variety of factors", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs" ], "storage": { "managed_schema": "schema.json" }, "host_permissions": ["","http://*/*","https://*/*"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "content.js" ] } ], "action": { "default_icon": "hello-16.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "minimum_chrome_version": "93", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }}
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How to download and manually install Site validator extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Site validator 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 Site validator extension file

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

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