Search with DuckDuckGo in Chrome

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Search with DuckDuckGo Extension

Quickly DuckDuckGo with search with DuckDuckGo

Search with DuckDuckGo is the revolutionary Chrome extension that supercharges your browser, marrying the unrivaled privacy of DuckDuckGo with the sleek efficiency of Chrome. Designed for the discerning user who demands the best of both worlds, Search with DuckDuckGo offers a suite of features that transforms your searching experience, keeping you one step ahead in the digital age. Here's why Search with DuckDuckGo is the only extension you'll ever need:

Instant Search Activation
With just a single click on the Search with DuckDuckGo icon, you're launched into a private search realm. This feature ensures that secure, anonymous browsing is always at your fingertips, making it easier than ever to maintain your digital privacy without slowing down.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Power Users
Embrace the ultimate in browsing efficiency with customizable keyboard shortcuts. Launch into a quick search interface directly from your keyboard, saving precious seconds and keeping your workflow smooth and uninterrupted.

Seamless Highlight-and-Search
Encounter an intriguing piece of text? Highlight, right-click, and search with Search with DuckDuckGo without ever leaving your current page. It's the perfect tool for curious minds, enabling you to explore the web deeper without breaking your browsing stride.

Omnibar Search Integration
Search with DuckDuckGo elevates your omnibar with the power to search DuckDuckGo directly. Type 'ddg', hit tab, and enter your query for a fast, efficient search that respects your privacy. It's the ideal solution for users who love shortcuts and value their time online.

Search with DuckDuckGo is more than just an extension; it's a bridge to a better browsing experience, blending privacy, efficiency, and convenience in one powerful tool. Whether you're researching, exploring, or simply enjoying the web, Search with DuckDuckGo ensures you're doing it securely and swiftly.

Get the max out of Chrome and DuckDuckGo today with Search with DuckDuckGo.

Disclaimer: DuckDuckGo is a trademark of DuckDuckGo, Inc., which is not affiliated with Search with DuckDuckGo. This extension is an independent project designed to enhance your browsing experience by leveraging DuckDuckGo's privacy features in combination with Chrome's functionality.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "__MSG_extension_name__", "version": "2.1", "options_ui": { "page": "src/options/options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/128.png" }, "description": "__MSG_extension_description__", "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus" ], "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+D", "windows": "Alt+D", "chromeos": "Alt+D", "linux": "Alt+D", "mac": "Alt+D" }, "description": "__MSG_commands_description__" } }, "omnibox": { "keyword": "ddg" }, "default_locale": "en", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://duckduckgo.com/*" ], "js": [ "js/contentScript.js" ], "run_at": "document_idle" }, { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "js/jquery.min.js", "js/script.js" ], "css": [ "css/style.css" ], "run_at": "document_idle" } ], "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "src/search_popup/popup.html", "src/search_popup/css/popup.css" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Search with DuckDuckGo extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Search with DuckDuckGo extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Search with DuckDuckGo 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 with DuckDuckGo extension file

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

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User reviews

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Joseph C. Walker (ID: 00000002233db6d5) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/04/2023 I suspect this is malware. DDG is already included as a search engine by default in Chrome and most Chromium-based browsers. Just switch to it from settings. Don't trust unofficial apps like this.

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Dirk Drömer (ID: 00000027bf6251f9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/11/2022 insuffizient. Nicht benutzerfreundlich. gelöscht.

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Anyan (ID: 000000c15a212470) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/19/2022 love it