History Disabler

Disable history in Chrome by deleting history when responsible tabs are closed.
What is History Disabler?
History Disabler is a Chrome extension developed for users who prefer privacy by erasing browsing footprints immediately after interacting with web pages. This extension defines convenience and privacy by deleting the browsing history as soon as a tab is closed. Known for its efficiency and customization adaptive to user preferences, it also offers an option to retain 'Recently closed' tabs for a particular session. A word of caution, it removes ALL browsing history without discrimination. Explore further to know more about its diverse features and versions.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-09-16 due to Chrome Web Store policy violation
Users: 11,595+
Rating: 4.03 (65)
Version: 2.1.0 (Last updated: 2018-07-14)
Creation date: 2018-07-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • browsingData
  • history
  • downloads
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 11.71K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Disable browsing history in Chrome by deleting history as you close tabs.

WARNING - This extension will remove ALL of your browsing history. Do no install this extension if you wish to selectively keep any, or all, of your history.

GitHub source - https://github.com/aghorler/History-Disabler-for-Chromium

CHANGELOG

2.1.0 - Add legacy (pre-2.0.2) functionality to appease some users. 2.0.2 - Resolve an issue with Chrome's back/forward navigation functionality. 1.6.1 - Automatic option saving. 1.5.2 - New option to retain 'Recently closed' tabs for a session, as per user request. 1.5.1 - GitHub username change, very minor fixes. 1.5 - New download history option, new icon, and other minor fixes.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Saves navigation "Back and Forth" on visited sites
  • Works perfectly
  • Keeps browsing history private
  • Simple and complete privacy protection
  • Small footprint
Cons
  • Unstable on Chrome (works better on Opera)
  • Doesn't disable history as claimed
  • Last update was 3 years ago
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly
  • Doesn't disable history as claimed
  • Unstable on Chrome
  • Keeps browsing history private
  • Last update was 3 years ago
Recent reviews
В отличие от прочих "Выключателей", это расширение сохраняет навигацию "Назад-Вперёд" по посещаемому сайту.То самое что я и искал! 👍😎👍 Unlike other "Switches", this extension keeps the navigation "Back and Forth" on the visited site.That's what I was looking for! 👍 😎 👍

Doesn't work. Hit Ctrl+H and the browsing history is still there. Restart Chrome and it's still there. It just doesn't work.
by crx nineseveneight, 2023-03-21

one of the best
by Mr MAITHREYAN, 2022-04-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

History Disabler requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

History Disabler is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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