Webpage Default Encoding Changer

Webpage Default Encoding Changer

This extension modifies the default encoding, useful for chrome 55+ which removed this standard feature

What is Webpage Default Encoding Changer?
'Webpage Default Encoding Changer' is a specialized Chrome extension designed for providing user the power to alter the default encoding. This became notably useful for users from the Chrome 55+ versions. With this tool, you can even specify which webpages the default encoding should be applied.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.44 (9)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2017-01-10)
Creation date: 2017-01-09
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 10.08K
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Summary

This extension modifies the default encoding, useful for chrome 55+ which removed this standard feature.

Optionally specify which webpage you'd like to apply the default encoding.

If you need an additional encoding that's not included, send a note in the comments. Specify the exact one you need according to the IANA character set naming (http://www.iana.org/assignments/character-sets/character-sets.xhtml) and we can add it for you.

User reviews
doesn't work
by A Google user, 2018-01-31

It works!
by A Google user, 2017-01-10

doesn't work
by A Google user, 2018-01-31
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Safety
Risk impact

Webpage Default Encoding Changer is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Webpage Default Encoding Changer if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Webpage Default Encoding Changer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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