Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting bulkU
Solutions for common bulkU issues — URLs not opening, data not saving, performance problems, and Pro activation.
URLs Not Opening
Problem: URLs do not open when clicking “Open Selected”
Possible causes and solutions:
1. Check if URLs are selected
Make sure the checkboxes next to your URLs are checked. Only checked URLs will open.
Tip: Use “Select All” to quickly check all URLs in your list.
2. Verify delay and batch size settings
Check your opening settings:
- Delay should be at least 1 second
- Batch size should be between 1-20
- Limit should be 0 (no limit) or greater than 0
3. Check browser popup blocker
Your browser may be blocking popups. To fix:
- Look for a popup blocker icon in your address bar
- Click it and allow popups for bulkU
- Or go to browser settings and add bulkU to allowed sites
4. Try reducing batch size
If opening many URLs, try reducing batch size to 5 or even 1 to see if that helps.
Extension Not Loading
Problem: Extension does not appear or loads blank
Solutions:
1. Refresh the extension
- Go to
chrome://extensions/(or your browser’s extension page) - Find bulkU in the list
- Click the refresh/reload icon
- Try opening bulkU again
2. Restart your browser
Close all browser windows completely and reopen. This often resolves loading issues.
3. Reinstall the extension
If refreshing does not work:
- Export a backup of your data first!
- Uninstall bulkU
- Restart your browser
- Reinstall from the Chrome Web Store
- Import your backup
4. Check browser console for errors
For advanced users:
- Open bulkU
- Press F12 to open Developer Tools
- Check the Console tab for error messages
- Send these errors to support for help
Data Not Saving
Problem: Groups or URLs disappear after closing browser
Solutions:
1. Check browser storage permissions
- Go to
chrome://extensions/ - Find bulkU and click “Details”
- Ensure “Site access” is set to “On all sites”
- Check that storage permissions are enabled
2. Check if you are in Incognito mode
By default, extensions do not save data in Incognito mode. To enable:
- Go to
chrome://extensions/ - Find bulkU and click “Details”
- Enable “Allow in Incognito”
Note: Even with this enabled, data may not persist in Incognito mode depending on browser settings.
3. Export backups regularly
As a precaution, regularly backup your data:
- Click “Backup All Groups” weekly
- Save the JSON file to a safe location
- You can restore from this backup anytime
4. Check available storage space
Ensure your browser has enough storage space. Clear browser cache if needed.
Import/Export Issues
Problem: Cannot import previously exported files
Solutions:
1. Ensure file is valid JSON format
If importing a JSON backup:
- Open the file in a text editor
- Check that it starts with
{and ends with} - Ensure no extra characters were added
2. Check file was not corrupted during download
Try exporting again and comparing file sizes. If they differ, the download may have been interrupted.
3. Try different file formats
If JSON import fails, try:
- Exporting as CSV instead
- Opening CSV in Excel, copying URLs
- Pasting directly into bulkU
4. Contact support with the file
If you still cannot import, email the file to support@bulku.app for investigation.
Performance Issues
Problem: Extension is slow or browser freezes
Solutions:
1. Reduce number of URLs per group
If you have hundreds of URLs in one group:
- Split them into multiple smaller groups
- Keep groups under 150 URLs for best performance
- Use tags to organize within groups
2. Increase delay between batches
When opening URLs:
- Increase delay to 3-5 seconds
- Reduce batch size to 5-10 URLs
- This gives your browser time to process
3. Clear browser cache
- Go to browser settings
- Find “Clear browsing data”
- Select “Cached images and files”
- Clear cache
4. Disable other extensions temporarily
Other extensions may conflict with bulkU. Try disabling them one by one to identify conflicts.
Payment/Pro Issues
Problem: Pro features not unlocking after payment
Solutions:
1. Refresh the extension
Close and reopen bulkU. Pro status should sync automatically.
2. Restart browser
Close all browser windows and reopen. This forces a fresh sync with Pro servers.
3. Check payment confirmation email
Verify that:
- Payment was successful
- You are logged into the correct account
- Email matches your bulkU account
4. Contact support with payment details
Email support@bulku.app with:
- Payment confirmation number
- Email used for payment
- Date of purchase
- Screenshot of payment confirmation
Specific Error Messages
“Storage quota exceeded”
Cause: Browser storage limit reached.
Solution:
- Export and delete old groups you no longer need
- Clear browser data for other sites
- Reduce number of URLs per group
“Failed to fetch”
Cause: Network or permission issue.
Solution:
- Check your internet connection
- Verify extension permissions
- Try refreshing the page
“Invalid URL format”
Cause: URL does not match expected format.
Solution:
- Ensure URLs start with http:// or https://
- Remove any extra spaces or characters
- Check for special characters that need encoding
Still Having Issues?
If none of these solutions work:
When contacting support, please include:
- Browser name and version
- bulkU version
- Steps to reproduce the issue
- Screenshots or error messages
- What you have already tried
