History Limiter Custom

Limits the number of items the browser will keep in history by days.
What is History Limiter Custom?
History Limiter Custom is a Chrome extension aimed to control the volume of saved browsing items. By setting a limitation on the number of days, users can manage the volume of information stored in their browser history. An edited version of nschneirov's History Limiter, this extension has improvements such as removal of the need for jQuery, and event page enablement allowing it to unload when not needed, saving memory. Other changes include minor UI tweaks, and the ability of history to trim right after day value edits.

Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Rating: 4.08 (38)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2021-04-01)
Creation date: 2018-04-20
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • history
Size: 9.79K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

A personal edit of nschneirov's History Limiter put up to share. Overall the logic remain unchanged from the original version.

Main changes:

  • code reworks to eliminate need for jQuery and to facilitate manifest ver 2
  • event page enabled
  • no changes to logic, no new functions

The main aim of this edit is to make it event page enabled so it unloads when not needed thus saving memory.

================= CHANGELOG:

1.2 [21/04/2018]

  • back to using a set button to overcome the premature clear
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • It effectively clears browsing history as intended.
  • Many users appreciate its functionality and ease of use.
  • It acts as a useful tool until Chrome offers a similar feature.
Cons
  • The extension does not automatically limit history; users must manually press a button.
  • There is a lack of clear feedback when history is cleared.
  • Some users experienced issues where the extension didn't function as expected, retaining more history than configured.
Most mentioned
  • The extension requires manual action to delete history.
  • It does not always work as intended, with some users reporting it saved more history than set.
  • Users desire better communication on what the extension is doing.
User reviews
Chrome 拡張機能のベスト プラクティス準拠対応お願い致します。
by _, 2024-09-24

不好使,还是90天自动清历史记录
by 姜嘉新, 2024-01-09

好像没有用了,设置999,还是90天自动清聊天记录
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Extension safety

Risk impact

History Limiter Custom requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

History Limiter Custom has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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