Page action button that deletes cookies, local storage, browsing history and download history for the website you’re visiting.

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1.8.0
Update
June 15, 2021
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135KiB
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1,000+
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4 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Forget about this site Extension

Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+X on Windows and Linux, Cmd+Shift+X on macOS.

This extension respects your privacy. All permissions are used only to remove data for the current website. No data is logged to, or shared with external websites.

Please report issues at https://github.com/blaise-io/forget-about-this-site/issues or send a mail to [email protected].
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "version": "1.8.0", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/blaise-io/forget-about-this-site#readme", "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs", "browsingData", "downloads", "history", "storage", "notifications" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "/background.js" ] }, "icons": { "256": "/icons/icon.png" }, "page_action": { "default_icon": "/icons/icon.png" }, "options_ui": { "page": "/options.html" }, "commands": { "_execute_page_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+X" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Forget about this site extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Forget about this site extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Forget about this site 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 Forget about this site Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Forget about this site 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 Forget about this site extension file

Select and download the Forget about this site 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 Forget about this site 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 Forget about this site 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 Forget about this site 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 Forget about this site extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Dan Amto (ID: 000000ecb57015f9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/01/2022 This extension does NOT remove session cookies in Chrome on either Windows or Chrome OS.

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M S (ID: 0000003625ae4712) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/21/2022 It's very very useful extension i don't know why google won't to add this feature in chrome even in history search you don't have select all checkbox for delete history!!! this is ridiculous firefox have built-in this feature as we know "forget about this site"

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Michael Gruggett (ID: 0000001e10439e43) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/19/2022 Did just what I needed it to. This feature should come built into all browsers.