A handy delete button so you can finally delete that site you hate

Latest Version

Version
0.1.6 beta
Update
May 19, 2015
Size
30.3KiB
Developer
Category
Users
110
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Storage
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Website Deleter Extension

Social media making you antisocial? Sick of getting drawn into arguments on some forum? Wasting time on some terrible \"news\" site instead of doing literally anything else?

Ever wanted to just delete a website and never visit it again?

This simple extension does just that! Simply press the delete button and the website will be deleted*. Visit the site again and you'll just see an error page. What a relief! Now you can do something productive instead.

Come up with a witty retort after deleting a site in anger? Just hit the button again and the extension will dig the site out of the trash, dust it off and it's good as new.
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* Deleted sites are added to a list, redirecting you to a standard-looking error page. Unfortunately (as much as we would sometimes like to) we can't really delete entire web sites.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "__MSG_extTitle__", "description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "version": "0.1.6.1", "version_name": "0.1.6 beta", "author": "David Swift", "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "128": "appIcon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "storage", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon-disabled.png", "default_popup ": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": ["shared.js", "eventpage.js"] }}
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How to download and manually install Website Deleter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Website Deleter 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 Website Deleter extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jacinto Hapon (ID: 000000c7d0375f87) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/24/2023 i finally have the equipment to delete scam sites.

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David Swift (ID: 00000011aa12722a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/16/2019 Now I never have to visit Facebook ever again... wonderful!

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Jesús Alejandro Salinas (ID: 000000347f48bb18) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/23/2017 Te veo en el infierno SOFTONIC! ¡ja ja ja ja! Gracias totales al creador de esta extensión, me hizo muy feliz.

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Debbie Patchak (ID: 000000489fce7e1e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/04/2016 It gets rid of the annoying sites you cant seem to get rid of!