History On/Off Switch: A Chrome Extension for Controlling Browser History
History On/Off Switch is a free Chrome extension developed by HedCET. It falls under the category of Browsers and specifically the subcategory of Add-ons & Tools. This extension allows users to selectively enable or disable their browsing and downloads history. Additionally, it provides the functionality to permanently block user-specified keyword or URL regex patterns from appearing in the past, present, and future history.
One of the key features of History On/Off Switch is the ability to remove URLs immediately from the browsing history. However, it should be noted that removing a URL in this manner may affect the expected functionality of the browser's back button. To address this, the extension ensures that the history is cleared on a tab-wise basis when it is closed.
Similarly, the extension also clears the downloads history once the downloads are completed. This ensures that the downloads history remains clean and clutter-free.
For users who want to permanently remove specific keywords or URLs from their browsing history, History On/Off Switch offers an options page where they can define these patterns.
In summary, History On/Off Switch is a useful Chrome extension that provides control over browsing and downloads history. With its selective enable/disable feature and the ability to block specific patterns, users can have a more personalized browsing experience while maintaining their privacy.
