Search Medley helps you easily change and set your default search engine.

Latest Version

Version
1.34
Update
July 10, 2021
Size
68.73KiB
Developer
Category
Users
482
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
*://*.medleysearch.com/
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Search Medley Extension

Search Medley is a free Chrome browser extension that enables you to change and set your default search engine in a very simple and easy way. Everyone has their favorite search engine that they like to use on a daily basis. By having a default search engine set that is different from your usual search engine, you are able to quickly search more than one search engine with ease. Not all search engines provide the same search results so it’s good to try more than one to find what you are looking for.

By clicking “Add to Chrome”, you accept and agree to install the Search Medley extension, set the Chrome Default Search to Medley Search powered by Yahoo, and adhere to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

How it works:
1)\tUnder the Search Medley extension settings, you can choose from a few top search engines.
2)\tOnce you have selected your default search engine, your Omni bar (address bar) searches will be done through the default search engine that you have selected.
3)\tEnjoy a simple and easy way to update and search different search engines.

Terms
https://medleysearch.com/terms.html

Privacy Policy
https://medleysearch.com/privacy.html

If at any point after installing Search Medley, you feel it is not right for you, don’t worry about it! There are two simple ways to uninstall the extension.

Removal Instructions One:
Step 1: Right click on the extension in the top right corner of your browser.
Step 2: Click ‘Remove’

Or

Removal Instructions Two:
Step 1: Click on the three dots/horizontal lines icon in the top right corner of your Chrome browser.
Step 2: Go to \"Settings\".
Step 3: On the left-hand side, click on ‘Extensions’
Step 4: Find the extension that you wish to remove and click the ‘Remove’ button.
Step 5: The extension should be removed from your Chrome browser.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Search Medley", "version": "1.34", "description": "Search Medley helps you easily change and set your default search engine.", "permissions": [ "storage", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "*:\\/\\/*.medleysearch.com\\/" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "chrome_settings_overrides": { "search_provider": { "name": "Search Medley", "keyword": "sm", "search_url": "https:\\/\\/medleysearch.com\\/search-privacy?q={searchTerms}&e=cd214d6f81f142283ad280cef6665c30&src=bar", "favicon_url": "https:\\/\\/medleysearch.com\\/favicon.png", "suggest_url": "https:\\/\\/medleysearch.com\\/suggest.php?q={searchTerms}, "encoding": "UTF-8", "is_default": true } }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "128": "icon-128.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Search Medley" }, "icons": { "128": "icon-128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Search Medley extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Search Medley 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 Medley extension file

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

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User reviews

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Nina Tamos (ID: 000000cb1572b4ac) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/10/2020 Great Search tool Saving me so much time when I need to use different search engines.

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Andrew Hill (ID: 0000005ce5610847) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/06/2020 I find myself trying a bunch of different search engines to find what I’m looking for. It’s nice to have all the search engine options in one spot.

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Matthew Clark (ID: 000000397ffefc7d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/13/2020 I'm happy I found this search tool. It's very helpful. I highly recommend!