Displays a count of pages visited on current domain. Optionally introduces a 250ms delay to all page navigation.

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Version
0.0.0.5
Update
July 9, 2019
Size
28.72KiB
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Users
256
Rating
3.33333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
History
ActiveTab
Http://*/*
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Link Counter Extension

In an effort to prevent technology from distracting me from my life, I made this extension to disrupt the addictive nature of web browsing. As of the current release, there are two features to support spending less time on the internet.

The first is a counter that tracks how many pages have been visited on the current domain. For example, while on any page of www.reddit.com, a badge on the toolbar icon will show a count of pages navigated under reddit. If I move to www.pinterest.com, the badge will update to reflect pages visited under pinterest. Any time you would like to reset the clock for tracking links, simply click 'Reset History' from the toolbar menu. This is a great way to maintain awareness of browsing activity, similar to other apps that track screen time.

The second feature is turned off by default. By selecting the checkbox for 'Delay Mode' under the toolbar menu, a 250 millisecond delay is added to all web requests to simulate a minor network slowdown. Research shows that even a small delay will cause users to browse less. According to Harry Shum, computer scientist at Microsoft, \"Two hundred fifty milliseconds, either slower or faster, is close to the magic number now for competitive advantage on the Web.\" Any slower, and a user will visit a website less often (https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/01/technology/impatient-web-users-flee-slow-loading-sites.html).

By adding a modicum of frustration to the browsing experience, my hope is to make your favorite time waster just a little less addictive.

Repo can be found here:
https://github.com/bananasakimbo/chrome-extension-link-counter
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Link Counter", "version": "0.0.0.5", "description": "Displays a count of pages visited on current domain. Optionally introduces a 250ms delay to all page navigation.", "permissions": [ "storage", "history", "activeTab", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "/backgrounds/initialize.js", "/backgrounds/main.js" ], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "24": "images/passport.png" } }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Link Counter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Link Counter 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 Link Counter extension file

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

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User reviews

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Noah Alderman (ID: 000000c1ec121b9c) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/18/2022 The add-on doesnʼt work on Brave, Chromium browser.

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RAKOTONIRINA Fabrice (ID: 00000034b6cca0a8) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/02/2020 Good! But resetting the counter did not work normally!

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Jonathan Zhang (ID: 000000e3c252b64a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/08/2020 Simple and good. Exactly what I need to make myself aware of the time I spent on some reddit-alike website, and maybe make myself feel guilty about it.