GitHub Old Header

Brings the old header links back.

GitHub Old Header Chrome Extension

GitHub Old Header is a Chrome extension that restores the explore link and direct link to the logged user profile, which were removed in the updated GitHub header. Install this open-source extension and enjoy the convenience of having these links back.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 5
-1
Rating: 5.00
(3)
Version: 2.4.0 (Last updated: 2019-03-08)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Permissions:
  • https://github.com/*
Size: 481.28K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

Simple to install and it's does exactly what is supposed to do.
by A Google user, 2015-06-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GitHub Old Header requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: github.com
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of GitHub Old Header. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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