Automatically redirect content based on user-defined rules.

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Version
3.5.3
Update
March 27, 2020
Size
44.74KiB
Developer
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.26549 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
WebNavigation
Storage
Tabs
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Redirector Extension

Redirector is an extension that allows you to specify patterns for pages that should be automatically redirected to other pages. E.g. you always want http://example.com/foo.html to redirect to http://example.com/bar.html.

This can be useful for instance to skip confirmation pages after posting messages on message boards, skipping ad pages that appear before you can view content on certain sites, redirecting from http to https on sites where you always want the https version, redirecting from one hostname to another for proxy servers, or just anywhere where it takes you two or more clicks to get to what you want.

The extension supports both wildcards and regular expressions in patterns. Regular expressions support capturing parantheses so you could define the pattern: http://foo.com/bar.php\\?id=(\\d+) and define the redirect as http://bar.com/baz.php?id=$1. In that case http://foo.com/bar.php?id=1234 would automatically redirect to http://bar.com/baz.php?id=1234. Wildcards can also use $1,$2 in the redirect urls, $1 is the contents of the first star match, $2 of the second and so on.

Click on the Redirector button next to your address bar to get started adding and editing redirects, and use the Enable/Disable button to quickly disable the addon.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Redirector", "icons": { "38": "images/icon-light-theme-38.png", "48": "images/icon-light-theme-48.png", "16": "images/icon-light-theme-16.png", "19": "images/icon-light-theme-19.png", "32": "images/icon-light-theme-32.png", "64": "images/icon-light-theme-64.png", "128": "images/icon-light-theme-128.png" }, "description": "Automatically redirect content based on user-defined rules.", "background": { "persistent": true, "scripts": [ "js/redirect.js", "js/background.js" ] }, "version": "3.5.3", "options_ui": { "chrome_style": true, "page": "popup.html" }, "manifest_version": 2, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "theme_icons": [ { "dark": "images/icon-light-theme-16.png", "light": "images/icon-dark-theme-16.png", "size": 16 }, { "dark": "images/icon-light-theme-19.png", "light": "images/icon-dark-theme-19.png", "size": 19 }, { "dark": "images/icon-light-theme-32.png", "light": "images/icon-dark-theme-32.png", "size": 32 }, { "dark": "images/icon-light-theme-38.png", "light": "images/icon-dark-theme-38.png", "size": 38 }, { "dark": "images/icon-light-theme-48.png", "light": "images/icon-dark-theme-48.png", "size": 48 }, { "dark": "images/icon-light-theme-64.png", "light": "images/icon-dark-theme-64.png", "size": 64 }, { "dark": "images/icon-light-theme-128.png", "light": "images/icon-dark-theme-128.png", "size": 128 } ], "default_icon": { "38": "images/icon-light-theme-38.png", "48": "images/icon-light-theme-48.png", "16": "images/icon-light-theme-16.png", "19": "images/icon-light-theme-19.png", "32": "images/icon-light-theme-32.png", "64": "images/icon-light-theme-64.png", "128": "images/icon-light-theme-128.png" }, "default_title": "Redirector" }, "permissions": [ "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "webNavigation", "storage", "tabs", "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "notifications" ]}
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How to download and manually install Redirector extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install 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 Redirector extension file

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

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User reviews

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GeDruchy (ID: 000000385feeb28a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/17/2024 Hopelessly overengineered

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Akshesh Doshi (ID: 00000040c26bad67) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2023 Wanted to redirect https://app.asana.com/0/0/1205759578004690/f → asanadesktop:///app/0/0/1205759578004690/f . Just copied the example redirect & tweaked it - job got done elegantly!

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Ashutosh Nirala (ID: 000000263b50c2e0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/13/2023 It was not working when I was trying to redirect youtube.com. To fix it I went to advanced options and selected all the checkboxes and it worked. Great Job.

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M K (ID: 000000d48698b5b8) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/02/2023 我本來它以為是可以把google amp, 短網址或param移除的套件, 如果只是重新導向, 那我用tampermonkey寫個三行currentUrl.replace腳本就好了

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Karta ice (ID: 0000007f495e259c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/29/2023 Lo uso en una página conocida como LectorTMO, es para leer manga, manhwa, manhua, etc. Al entrar o cambiar entre capítulos es posible que te lleve a una página diferente, con un link similar pero con variaciones, contiene todo igual pero no guarda configuraciones ni marca como leído el capítulo, además de añadir publicidad por todos lados. Si el link original es este: https://visortmo.com/viewer/f81107d2e85080a32294f5ae08e3c981/cascade El link se vuelve este: https://recetaspaises.com/news/f81107d2e85080a32294f5ae08e3c981/cascade Lo bueno del link es que contiene el código del capítulo, por lo tanto, redirijo todo lo que sea recetaspaises.com/news/* a https://visortmo.com/viewer/$1 y cada vez que me lleva a esa página, me redirige a la original donde sí se guardan los capítulos que leo y mis configuraciones. Es el mismo proceso con todas las páginas, simplemente cambio el dominio.