Second Home Button At Top Right

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Special Thanks: A huge thank to Volker Schotten, who suggested supporting multiple named instances to create a flexible button bar. Your feedback (https://chromewebstore.google.com/reviews/c07cbc92-4fd8-4110-b93e-99c43c2fb52b) made this extension possible! 

Based on this feedback, I've created multiple versions so you can build your custom button bar:
- [Second Home Button At Top Right](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/second-home-button-at-top/igpnoclidbfdpibfcjbnkchhmmghhjab)
- [Third Home Button At Top Right](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/third-home-button-at-top/pcekdmpfomiebajemjocgdlefemjpmdg)
- [Fourth Home Button At Top Right](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/fourth-home-button-at-top/eimmckofpfnoibihbaejiekllaieemah)
- [Fifth Home Button At Top Right](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/fifth-home-button-at-top/kpfbmljlicamonhgibcnakffokcgigjd)

Have ideas for improvements? Share your thoughts in a review, and let’s keep building together!


🏠 Second Home Button At Top Right

📝 Overview
Add a customizable home button to the top-right of Chrome's toolbar, linking to any webpage(s) you choose. Simple, lightweight, and privacy-focused, this extension lets you quickly access your favorite sites with a single click.

✨ Features
- 🔗 Custom Links: Set a single URL or multiple URLs to open from the home button.
- 🎨 Customizable Icon: Choose from icon options (e.g., white icon for dark themes) to match your Chrome toolbar.
- ⚙️ Easy Setup: Right-click the button, select "Options," and configure your homepage URLs or icon preferences.
- 📌 Pin to Toolbar: Click the Extensions icon in Chrome and pin the home button for quick access.
- 🚫 Hide Default Home Button: Disable Chrome's built-in home button via Settings > Appearance > Show Home Button > Disabled.

🔒 Privacy & Transparency
- Uses only the storage permission to save your settings.
- No tracking, no monitoring—just redirects when you click.
- Questions? Use the "Write a review" on this extension page.

📋 Notes for Users
- 🆕 New Installs: Pin the extension to see the button. Default link is Google; customize via Options.
- 📁 Local Files: Chrome 118+ restricts local URLs (e.g., `file:///C:/MyFolder/MyFile.html`). Enable local navigation via Windows Registry:
```
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome
ExtensionSettings = {
  "igpnoclidbfdpibfcjbnkchhmmghhjab": {
    "file_url_navigation_allowed": true
  }
}
```
- 🔮 Future Plans: Based on reviews, simplify the Option page.

🤔 Why Choose This Extension?
- 💯 Always free, no ads, no subscriptions.
- 🪶 Lightweight and built for simplicity.
- 🛠️ Fully customizable to fit your browsing needs.

Personalize your Chrome experience today with a home button that works *your* way! 🚀


Change Log:

0.5.0 — 2025-05-07 — Improved extension icons, remove Ukrainian localization (no searches and users)
0.4.0 — 2025-04-22 — Added Ukrainian localization (https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/api/i18n#how-to-set-browsers-locale)