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

Users: 7
2
Rating: 5.00
(3)
Version: 2.4.0 (Last updated: 2019-03-08)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://github.com/*
Size: 481.28K

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Extension summary

Recently the GitHub header became simpler (https://github.com/blog/2022-an-updated-header-just-for-you), which is not bad. However, it removes some links that are important to me (and probably for others): the explore link and the direct link to the logged user profile.

After installing this little extension, the user has these links back (see the screenshot).

The extension is open-source, on GitHub: https://github.com/IonicaBizau/github-old-header

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 likelihood

GitHub Old Header has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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