What is American Searches? --------------------------------------------- With today’s modern media there is no single news source…

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Version
1.1
Update
April 2, 2020
Size
870KiB
Developer
Category
Users
24
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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AmericanSearches Extension

What is American Searches?
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With today’s modern media there is no single news source that people from ALL political backgrounds trust to consistently and accurately present both sides of every story. So, AmericanSearches conveniently displays search results from BOTH Left-Leaning and Right-Leaning news sources in unobtrusive sidebars with conventional Google search results displayed in between.


How do I use it?
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American Searches is a Google Chrome web browser extension. Click on the blue button above to ‘Add to Chrome’ (if you’re already using a Chrome web browser) or ‘Available on Chrome’ (if you’re using a different web browser, such as Microsoft Edge or Explorer) to install American Searches on your computer. Once it is installed, simply click on the American Searches icon in the upper right corner of your Google Chrome browser to get started (it will look like a small circle with an American flag). Go to Google.com, type any search term and American Searches Left/Right sidebars and sources will automatically appear alongside your normal Google search results.


Do I have to pay to use it?
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No, American Searches is provided as a free Public Service for those who are interested in preserving convenient access to – and awareness of – BOTH sides of every story or current event.


How does it work?
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American Searches simply displays the most relevant search results (a summary list of titles and sources) from Left-Leaning sources in a blue sidebar window to the left of conventional Google search results, along with the most relevant search results from Right-Leaning sources in a red sidebar window on the other side. Summary results in each Left/Right sidebar contain ‘clickable’ links that you can explore at your leisure. You can also minimize or maximize one or both sidebars/tabs as needed.

Contact Us:
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "short_name": "AmericanSearches", "name": "AmericanSearches", "version": "1.1", "manifest_version": 2, "background": { "page": "app/background.html" }, "icons": { "128": "icon.png", "16": "icon.png", "32": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://www.google.com/*" ], "css": [ "app/main.css" ], "js": [ "app/jquery.js", "static/js/content.js" ] }, { "matches": [ "https://www.google.com/search?custom_key=browse-bot&type=*" ], "css": [ "app/main.css" ], "js": [ "app/jquery.js", "app/content.js" ], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": true } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "/static/css/content.css", "/logo.png" ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AmericanSearches/Whitelist/master/whitelist-sites.js; object-src 'self'", "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs" ]}
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How to download and manually install AmericanSearches extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download AmericanSearches extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install AmericanSearches 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 AmericanSearches extension file

Select and download the AmericanSearches 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 AmericanSearches 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 AmericanSearches 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 AmericanSearches 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 AmericanSearches extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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