Allows the user search YouTube for a term by highlighting text and selecting 'Search YouTube for...' from the right click menu.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0.14
Update
July 31, 2022
Size
13.0KiB
Developer
Category
Users
956
Rating
4.76923 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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Contextual Search for YouTube Extension

A very simple extension that allows the user to search for a term in YouTube simply by selecting text, right clicking and selecting \"Search YouTube for...\" from the contextual menu. Easy to use. Nothing extra.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Contextual Search for YouTube", "background": { "service_worker": "searchyoutube.js" }, "description": "Allows the user search YouTube for a term by highlighting text and selecting 'Search YouTube for...' from the right click menu.", "icons": { "16": "SmallIcon.png", "48": "MediumIcon.png" }, "version": "1.0.0.14", "permissions": [ "contextMenus" ]}
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How to download and manually install Contextual Search for YouTube extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Contextual Search for YouTube extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Contextual Search for YouTube extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Contextual Search for YouTube extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Contextual Search for YouTube extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Contextual Search for YouTube extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Contextual Search for YouTube Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Contextual Search for YouTube extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Contextual Search for YouTube extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Contextual Search for YouTube extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Contextual Search for YouTube extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Contextual Search for YouTube extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Contextual Search for YouTube extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Contextual Search for YouTube extension file

Select and download the Contextual Search for YouTube extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Contextual Search for YouTube extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Contextual Search for YouTube extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Contextual Search for YouTube extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Contextual Search for YouTube extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Daniel Mendelowitz (ID: 000000bec10b0d3d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/01/2023 So useful, I didn't know I needed this until I got it!

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Dylan Fairhurst (ID: 000000235d793440) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/28/2022 Perfect for my workflow and browsing needs. Streamlines the process to a simple highlight and click

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Chelsea Baker (ID: 0000008e04089b98) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/09/2015 perfect, i have always wanted something like this integrated into search options. thank you

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David Dorrity (ID: 000000d1cdde8ee9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/10/2015 so simple to use, just highlight a title and in a separate tab or window is you tube and the listings of what you are in search.

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Norris Nam (ID: 0000009168e91849) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/01/2014 Give me more options: - Change the menu name. - Add more menu (not sub menu) Thank you for awesome ext.