Good-bye zombie cookies. Auto-deletes all first- & third-party cookies after tab closes.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0
Update
April 28, 2025
Size
109KiB
Developer
Category
Users
0
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Cookies
Tabs
Storage
Notifications
WebRequest
Scripting
DeclarativeNetRequest
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CookieSweep Extension

CookieSweep is a powerful browser extension that automatically deletes browser cookies when you close tabs, helping to protect your privacy and prevent tracking.

Features
- Automatic Cookie Cleanup: Automatically delete cookies when you close tabs
- Type Filtering: Choose which types of cookies to delete (tracking, authentication, preference, etc.)
- Domain Whitelisting: Specify domains to exclude from cookie deletion, with wildcard support
- Zombie Cookie Protection: Detect and prevent cookies that try to regenerate themselves
- Fingerprinting Protection: Defend against browser fingerprinting techniques
- Advanced Filtering: Create custom rules to handle specific cookies
- Detailed Statistics: Visualize your cookie deletion history with charts and timelines
- Import/Export: Backup and restore your settings

Usage

Basic Settings
- Enable/Disable: Toggle the main switch to enable or disable the extension
- First-party Cookies: Control whether to delete cookies from sites you directly visit
- Third-party Cookies: Control whether to delete cookies from embedded resources and trackers

Whitelist Domains
Add domains that you want to exclude from cookie deletion. Supports wildcard notation:
- example.com - Exact domain match
- *.example.com - All subdomains of example.com

Advanced Filtering
- Filter by Purpose: Choose which types of cookies to delete (tracking, authentication, preference, etc.)
- Custom Rules: Create specific rules for handling cookies with particular patterns

Statistics
- View detailed statistics about deleted cookies
- Analyze trends in cookie usage across sites
- Export your cookie deletion history for further analysis

Privacy
CookieSweep respects your privacy:
- All data is stored locally on your device
- No data is sent to external servers
- No analytics or tracking is included in the extension
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "CookieSweep", "version": "1.0.0", "description": "Good-bye zombie cookies. Auto-deletes all first- & third-party cookies after tab closes.", "author": "TWINDLE NEDERLAND B.V.", "homepage_url": "https://cookiesweep.twindle.nl", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "cookies", "tabs", "storage", "notifications", "webRequest", "scripting", "declarativeNetRequest" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "default_title": "CookieSweep - Click to manage settings" }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }, "declarative_net_request": { "rule_resources": [ { "id": "fingerprinting_ruleset", "enabled": true, "path": "rules.json" } ] }, "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "short_name": "CookieSweep", "offline_enabled": true, "incognito": "split", "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["privacy-policy.html", "icons/*.png"], "matches": [""] } ]} "
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How to download and manually install CookieSweep extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install CookieSweep 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 CookieSweep extension file

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

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