HistoryGuard

Block specific URLs from being tracked in your browser history.

HistoryGuard - Enhance Your Browsing Privacy

"HistoryGuard" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing privacy by allowing you to block specific URLs from being recorded in your history. With features like customizable URL lists, full regexp support, and easy management, you can ensure sensitive sites remain private. Your data is stored locally for maximum security, making it perfect for professionals, students, and anyone valuing online privacy. Start using HistoryGuard today for a cleaner browsing experience.
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Extension stats

Users: 556
15
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-04)
Creation date: 2024-06-12
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • history
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 31.53K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

HistoryGuard is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to give you more control over your browsing privacy. With HistoryGuard, you can easily add specific URLs to a private list that won't be recorded in your browser's history. Whether you're researching sensitive topics, managing multiple accounts, or simply want to keep certain sites private, HistoryGuard is your perfect companion.

Features:

  • Customizable URL List: Add any URL to your private list with just a few clicks. URLs on this list won't be tracked or saved in your browser history.
  • Full Regexp Support
  • Load a list of URLs from a file
  • Download all your entries into a backup file
  • Easy to Use Interface: Manage your private URL list effortlessly through an intuitive and straightforward interface.
  • Enhanced Privacy: Ensure your browsing history remains clean and free of certain entries, providing an extra layer of privacy for sensitive activities.
  • Secure and Private: Your private URL list is stored locally on your device, ensuring your data is never shared or compromised.

How to Use:

Install HistoryGuard: Add the HistoryGuard extension to your Chrome browser from the Chrome Web Store.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works great and does exactly what it's supposed to.
  • Helps keep browsing history tidy and organized.
  • Essential for users who want to manage their history effectively.
Cons
  • Lacks enable/disable switch for individual rules.
Most mentioned
  • Useful for preventing unwanted entries in history.
  • Highly recommended by users.
User reviews
Genau das habe ich gesucht, muss ja nicht jeder wissen was man so besucht :-)

Great!! It would be nice to have enable or disable switch for each added rule. Thanks!
by Breakers Arg, 2024-12-07

Essential. Works great.
by Lorand Tompa, 2024-10-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

HistoryGuard requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

HistoryGuard is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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