BROWSER EXTENSION

HistoryGuard Pro

Take complete control of your browsing history with smart keyword filtering, URL matching, title matching, privacy protection, and real-time monitoring. Clean, secure, and easy to use.

4.9Rating
500+Installs
2025Released

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HistoryGuard Pro Browser Extension Screenshot

HistoryGuard Pro Browser Extension Interface

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Overview

HistoryGuard Pro is a powerful Chrome extension that gives you complete control over your browsing history. Built with privacy and security in mind, it provides smart keyword filtering, URL matching, title matching, real-time protection, and easy management tools that go beyond basic browser features.

The extension helps you maintain privacy by allowing you to selectively protect, filter, and clean your browsing data. Whether you want to hide sensitive information, keep your history clean, or block distracting websites, HistoryGuard Pro gives you the tools you need.

With its simple interface and powerful features, the extension works seamlessly with Chrome while adding smart filtering and real-time protection to keep your browsing data secure and organized.

Key Features

🔒 Privacy Protection

  • One-Click Privacy: Toggle history blocking on/off instantly
  • Complete Privacy: When enabled, no new websites are recorded in your history
  • Session Control: Perfect for private browsing, work sessions, or sensitive research
  • Visual Indicators: Clear status display showing when protection is active
  • Instant Feedback: Real-time status monitoring and user notifications
  • Independent Operation: Works alongside incognito mode for maximum privacy

🎯 Smart Keyword Filtering

  • Unlimited Keywords: Add as many filtering keywords as you need
  • Case-Insensitive: Works with any combination of uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Instant Deletion: Matching history entries are removed immediately
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Continuously watches for new history entries
  • Duplicate Prevention: Automatically prevents adding the same keyword twice
  • Always Active: Works independently of Privacy Protection mode

🔍 Advanced Search & Management

  • Live Search: Filter your keywords in real-time as you type
  • Exact Matching: Find keywords with precise, case-insensitive matching
  • Bulk Operations: Clear all filters with one click (with confirmation)
  • Visual Counter: See exactly how many filters you have active
  • Smart Notifications: Get instant feedback on all actions
  • Clean UI: Simple, modern interface with smooth animations

🎯 URL & Title Matching

  • URL Filtering: Match and filter history entries by specific URLs or URL patterns
  • Title Matching: Find history entries by matching page titles exactly
  • Flexible Search: Search across both URLs and titles with single keywords
  • Pattern Recognition: Use partial matches to find related websites
  • Domain Filtering: Block entire domains or specific URL patterns
  • Precise Control: Target specific pages or sections of websites

Who Can Benefit from This Project?

HistoryGuard Pro is perfect for anyone who wants privacy, productivity, and control over their browsing data. Here's how our Chrome extension helps different users:

🔒

Privacy-Conscious Users

Problem

Sensitive browsing leaves traces in your history that others can see.

Solution

Toggle privacy protection to block new websites from being recorded during sensitive research or personal browsing.

Complete PrivacyNo Data TracesInstant Protection
🎯

Productivity Enthusiasts

Problem

Distracting websites clutter your browsing history and make it hard to focus.

Solution

Set up keyword filters to automatically remove entertainment and social media sites from your history.

Clean HistoryBetter FocusAutomatic Filtering
👨‍💼

Remote Workers

Problem

Personal browsing during work hours creates unprofessional history that employers might see.

Solution

Filter out personal entertainment sites during work hours while keeping work-related browsing intact.

Clean Work HistoryWork-Life SeparationSelective Filtering
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Parents & Families

Problem

Family computers accumulate inappropriate content in browsing history that children might see.

Solution

Automatically filter out inappropriate content and maintain a clean, family-friendly browsing history for shared devices.

Family SafetyContent ControlShared Devices
🎓

Students & Researchers

Problem

Study sessions get interrupted by entertainment sites, and personal browsing mixes with academic research.

Solution

Block entertainment sites during study time and filter out personal browsing to maintain a clean academic research history.

Study FocusAcademic IntegrityResearch Clarity
🛡️

Security Professionals

Problem

Sensitive security research leaves traces that could compromise investigations or client confidentiality.

Solution

Complete control over browsing data with real-time filtering and privacy protection for sensitive security work.

Data SecurityClient ConfidentialityHigh Standards

Ready to Take Control?

Whether you're protecting your privacy, boosting productivity, or maintaining high standards, HistoryGuard Pro gives you the tools you need to control your browsing data completely.

How to Use This Project

Getting Started

Install HistoryGuard Pro from the Chrome Web Store and explore the simple, clean interface.

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Install HistoryGuard Pro from the Chrome Web Store

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/historyguard-pro/onblnghlfjfeakeomembjiinklbkjoal

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Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar

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Explore the simple, clean interface

Privacy Protection

Toggle the privacy protection switch to prevent new websites from being recorded in your history.

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Toggle the "Enable Privacy Protection" switch

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Green indicator shows when protection is active

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Red indicator shows when protection is disabled

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All new browsing will not be recorded when enabled

Smart Filtering

Add keywords to automatically delete matching history entries in real-time.

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Add Keywords: Type keywords in the "Enter keyword to filter..." field

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Click Add: Keywords are added to your filter list

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Automatic Deletion: Matching history entries are removed instantly

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Search Filters: Use the search bar to find specific keywords

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Remove Keywords: Click the "×" button next to any keyword

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Clear All: Use "Clear All Filters" to remove all keywords at once

Technology Stack

Core Technologies

JavaScript (65.3%)CSS (22.3%)HTML (12.4%)Chrome Extension Manifest V3

Chrome Extension APIs

Chrome History APIChrome Storage APIChrome Storage SyncService Worker

Why Choose HistoryGuard Pro?

Unlike basic browser history management, HistoryGuard Pro offers advanced filtering capabilities that work in real-time. Our extension doesn't just clean your history after the fact - it prevents unwanted entries from being recorded in the first place.

The combination of keyword filtering, URL matching, and title matching gives you granular control over what gets saved to your browsing history. Whether you're protecting sensitive information or just keeping your history clean, HistoryGuard Pro adapts to your needs.

Built with privacy in mind, all processing happens locally on your device. No data is sent to external servers, ensuring your browsing patterns remain completely private and secure.

Credits & Attribution

Acknowledging the amazing tools and resources that made this project possible

Attribution

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Special thanks to the open-source community and all the developers who create and maintain the amazing tools that make modern web development possible. This portfolio stands on the shoulders of giants, and SQ Tech is grateful for their contributions to the development ecosystem.

Legal Documents

Important legal information about this project

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

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Terms & Conditions

Terms governing your use of our services

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Ready to get started?

Check out the source code or install the browser extension

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