Automatic Incognito Mode via Regex

Automatically switch to Incognito mode when a regex matches. (Fixed by LewxX)

Automatic Incognito Mode via Regex

"Automatic Incognito Mode via Regex" is a Chrome extension that allows users to effortlessly switch to Incognito mode based on custom Regular Expressions. You can define patterns to ensure that specific websites open in Incognito mode, enhancing your privacy while browsing. Ideal for banking or sensitive sites, this extension makes it simple to configure regex patterns and manage your browsing experience effectively.

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Extension stats

By: LewxX

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 2.67

(12)

Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-24)

Creation date: 2020-01-14

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

history
tabs
storage

Size: 232.45K

Email: ch*****@lewxx.de

Ranking

# 17,515 ▲ 9

Other rankings

#4397 in Accessibility ▼ 6

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Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Effortlessly configure Regular Expressions (Regex) to ensure specific websites to always open in Incognito mode.

With this extension, you can define custom patterns to match URLs to open in incongnito mode. For instance, to always open banking-related websites in Incognito mode, you can use a regex like: ".(bank|banking).." (without the quotes) You can play arround with regex on: https://regexr.com/8ab88

How to: Thanks @Taz Edwards:

Leave your existing bookmark(s) as-is in your normal, non-incognito window
Pin this extention to your browser window
Click the extention silhouette and click options
Add the domain in 'pattern' with the syntax changes as described and click the + sign
Click your normal bookmark but not from a tab you want to keep since this extention will remove that tab and create a new incog window

User reviews

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Pros

Works as intended for some users
Allows specific domains to open in incognito mode
User appreciates the functionality overall

Cons

Inconsistent performance with certain versions of Chrome
Can open all sites in incognito mode regardless of settings
Issues with permanent cookies being set even in incognito mode
Causes problems after rebooting Chrome
Complex instructions for setting up

Most mentioned

Does not work as expected or fails completely
Opens every site in incognito mode
Cookies still persist after using incognito mode
Requires reboot to function properly
Instructions are cryptic

User reviews

Seems to still work in 2021. Instructions are little cryptic, though. Here's what to do- 1. Leave your existing bookmark(s) as-is in your normal, non-incognito window 2. Pin this extention to your browser window 3. Click the extention silhouette and click options 4. Add the domain in 'pattern' with the syntax changes as described and click the + sign 5. Click your normal bookmark but not from a tab you want to keep since this extention will remove that tab and create a new incog window.