History Disabler

Disable history in Chrome by deleting history when responsible tabs are closed.

History Disabler - Removes Browsing History on Chrome

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.

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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-09-16 due to Chrome Web Store policy violation

By: Aaron Horler

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

Email: de*****@aaronhorler.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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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

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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

User 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! 👍 😎 👍