Easily switch among multiple search engines without having to retype the search repeatedly.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.5
Update
June 13, 2022
Size
542KiB
Developer
bitbute.tech
Category
Users
333
Rating
4.11111 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Search Engine Switch Extension

This extension makes it easy to search for same terms across multiple search engines.
Suppose you searched on google, but would also like to see the search on bing, it can be done with a single click. The extension is aware of your search text and knows how to search the same thing in another search engine.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "1.0.5", "short_name": "Search Engine Switch", "name": "Search Engine Switch", "description": "Easily switch among multiple search engines without having to retype the search repeatedly.", "action": { "default_title": "Search Engine Switch", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.bundle.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["contentScript.bundle.js"] } ], "icons": { "16": "img/sesIcon16.png", "48": "img/sesIcon48.png", "128": "img/sesIcon128.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": ["tabs", "storage"], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources":["img"], "matches": [""] }] }
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How to download and manually install Search Engine Switch extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Search Engine Switch 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 Search Engine Switch extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Search Engine Switch extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Search Engine Switch extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Search Engine Switch 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 Search Engine Switch Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Search Engine Switch extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Search Engine Switch extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Search Engine Switch 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 Search Engine Switch 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 Search Engine Switch extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Search Engine Switch 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 Search Engine Switch extension file

Select and download the Search Engine Switch 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 Search Engine Switch 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 Search Engine Switch 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 Search Engine Switch 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 Search Engine Switch extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Huradi Sebeginum (ID: 000000b9a4843d5d) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/03/2022 Basically this extension is what I'm searching for. Unfortunately it lacks two functionalities what makes it unusable: * Defining own search engines like Wikipedia, Stackoverflow, Duden ... * It is not available for Chromium. Why this limitation? It's just a flag in the metadata.

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Rohith Dsouza (ID: 00000085c03e232c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/06/2022 The extension is good, but i would really love the option to manually add more search engines, especially i'm looking to add you.com! so a manual option to add to add more would really cool!

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Sikander Mansuri (ID: 0000002e88f5c6ec) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/15/2022 This is probably the most useful and necessary extension I have on Chrome. its save so much time . :)

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zai zaka (ID: 00000070b6d5381c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/10/2022 The extension does exactly described "Easily switch among multiple search engines". This allows me to browse in multiple search engines at the same time with only two clicks. You guys did an excellent job.

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Royal spot (ID: 00000015f8dc48f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/08/2022 For me, it's a time saving tool. This extension is really worth installing.