Drag & drop links or selected text to open/search in new tab. Drag right for a new, focused tab. Drag left for a new, unfocused tab.

Latest Version

Version
1.7.0
Update
December 30, 2023
Size
35.5KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.42857 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
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DragIt! Extension

Search (default Google): Select text, then drag and drop it to a blank area.
Open link in a new tab: Drag a link and drop it.

Drag to right: Open link/search in focused tab (foreground)
Drag to left: Open link/search in unfocused tab (background)

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**What's New**
v1.7
- Fixed foreground/background tab opening caused by deprecated Chrome API
- Updated to Manifest V3

v1.6
- Fixed error when search engine formatted incorrectly

v1.5
- SSL searches by default
- Reset options button
- Bugfixes

v1.4
- Bugfixes

v1.3
- Added option to disable DragIt! when text dropped to input field
- Updated options page

v1.2
- Minor bugfix

v1.1
- Change the DragIt! search engine on the options page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "DragIt!", "version": "1.7.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Drag & drop links or selected text to open/search in new tab. Drag right for a new, focused tab. Drag left for a new, unfocused tab.", "icons": { "128": "icon128.png", "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "service_worker.js" }, "options_page": "options.html", "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "dragit.js" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "ftp://*/*" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install DragIt! extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install DragIt! 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 DragIt! extension file

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

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User reviews

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Skill seizer (ID: 000000fcda008a1c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/07/2023 didnt work on google , and on https://www.amazon.in/b?ie=UTF8&node=57459302031#:~:text=During%20the%20Offer%20Period%2C%20any,amount%20paid%20towards%20the%20transaction. below links

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Monica Lee (ID: 0000009960d045e8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/27/2022 目前為止最省資源的,只需要拖曳功能的可以參考.

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Al Hol (ID: 000000917d2fb361) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/11/2022 Не работает! Doesn't work!

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Simon Cheng (ID: 000000c43fce674d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/06/2021 Occasionally buggy but generally very useful. Sometimes it does conflict with websites that already implement a drag-and-drop UI though, for example web discord.

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BlackGlory (ID: 0000006e741d0923) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/18/2020 不会转义&