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Journal Genie

Easily switch between multiple accounts on journal websites

4.99 reviews~858 usersBy Just for Fun
Free
Updated 2026-09-01

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Overview

Journal Genie lets you easily switch between multiple accounts on popular journal websites. Perfect for users managing character accounts, personal blogs, or community moderation across InsaneJournal, Dreamwidth, LiveJournal, and other LJ-compatible sites. ==================== WHAT'S NEW IN v1.4.0 ==================== -- Account Icons Users have the ability to add icon links for each account to be used as part of new popup layout options -- Group Switcher Users can add up to four accounts to a group switcher to allow easy switching between groups from the popup -- Group Links Users can add up to four group links (per group) that can be displayed in both the Account Manager page and Popup to act as quick launch buttons -- Popup Customisation A new options page that will allow people to customize how their popup will look. Includes design options and the enabling of new features -- Group Sorting Users will have the ability to sort their groups on a group level, and also to sort accounts on a group level. Each group will have its own unique sorting. If not applied, then groups will use the global sorting -- Various Improvements Minor tweaks and improvements across the extension to improve the user experience. See the Updates page on the site to see everything included in this release ==================== KEY FEATURES ==================== One-Click Account Switching - Switch between any saved account instantly with smart session management Bulk Icon Upload - Upload multiple userpics at once to Dreamwidth and InsaneJournal with automatic keyword numbering Advanced Account Management - Full-featured dashboard with drag & drop sorting, bulk operations, and search/filtering Custom Organization - Organize accounts with memorable display names, custom sorting, and domain grouping Theme System - Choose from 8 preset themes or create your own custom color scheme Popup Customisation - Choose the layout that works the way you do. Add account icons, a group switcher, group links to your popup Multiple View Modes - Switch between Card, Minimized, or Line view to see accounts your way LJ Juggler Compatible - Import/export accounts from LJ Juggler for seamless migration within the established journal community ecosystem Official Dreamwidth Integration - Uses Dreamwidth's standard API protocols for secure, reliable authentication with automatic API key generation as well as Permenant API Keys Privacy-First Design - All data stored locally on your device only, nothing sent to external servers ==================== HOW IT WORKS ==================== Add your journal accounts with usernames and passwords Organize them with custom names and sorting Click the Journal Genie icon to see your account list Click any account to instantly switch to it Access bulk icon upload from the manage accounts page ==================== SUPPORTED WEBSITES ==================== InsaneJournal, Dreamwidth, LiveJournal, and custom LJ-compatible sites. Supports the diverse ecosystem of personal journal installations, community-hosted sites, and custom domains that cannot be predetermined. Requires broad site access for persistent authentication management across multiple journal platforms and custom installations. ==================== ADVANCED FEATURES ==================== Import/Export: Backup your accounts or migrate from LJ Juggler Bulk Icon Upload: Upload multiple icons with automatic keyword numbering (Dreamwidth 60KB limit, InsaneJournal 100KB limit) Theme Customization: 8 preset themes plus custom theme creator with color picker View Options: Card view for full details, Minimized for compact display, or Line view for maximum accounts in Account Manager. Compact view available in the Popup. Flexible Viewing: Show accounts for current site only or all sites. Hide accounts from your popup with the show/hide feature Tab Management: Optional automatic tab refresh after login Status Tracking: See which accounts are currently logged in Custom Sort Orders: Drag and drop to arrange accounts exactly how you want Groups - Organize accounts with custom groups and filter your popup display by active group. ==================== PRIVACY & SECURITY ==================== All account data is stored locally on your device only. Uses secure, standard authentication protocols identical to manual login processes. Collects no personal data and requires no external servers. Journal Genie eliminates the tedious process of manually logging out and back in to switch accounts. Whether you're managing roleplay characters, separate blogs, or moderating communities, Journal Genie makes account management simple, organized, and secure.

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      Frequently asked questions

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      Yes, Journal Genie is free to use.

      Is Journal Genie safe to install?

      Journal Genie is published by Just for Fun. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.

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