Add 'imdb' keyword to omnibox for searching on IMDB, with immediate search suggestions!

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3
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June 3, 2024
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IMDB Search Extension

Type \"imdb \" and you can directly search on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb). While typing, search results are immediately displayed. These search results are identical to the results of the search box at the IMDb homepage.

If you press Enter without choosing a suggestion, the full search result page is shown.

Only movies are suggested (no series or TV shows). If you want an option to also see series or TV shows, contact me and I'll add it.

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This extension respects your privacy and only asks for the minimal permissions to operate correctly. All requests to imdb.com are anonymous (=without cookies) and search results are temporarily cached to avoid unnecessary network requests.

This extension is not affiliated with IMDb. IMDb is a trademark of IMDb.com, Inc.

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Version history:
- 28 november 2015 - first release
- 25 march 2018 - Use HTTPS instead of HTTP to connect with IMDB.
- 2 june 2024 - Manifest Version 3 version.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "IMDB Search", "description": "Add 'imdb' keyword to omnibox for searching on IMDB, with immediate search suggestions!", "version": "3", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "omnibox": { "keyword": "imdb" }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png" }, "host_permissions": [ "*://*.imdb.com/*", "*://*.media-imdb.com/*" ], "minimum_chrome_version": "88"}
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How to download and manually install IMDB Search extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install IMDB Search 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 IMDB Search extension file

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

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User reviews

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Murat Doğançay (ID: 000000a315372285) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/20/2023 Not working

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ANRK ALT (ID: 000000f67468e46f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/17/2020 works as advertised.

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Dayanara Ryelle (ID: 00000091fa51d534) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/18/2019 When the omnibox was cooperative, I could type in "I-M" and the site would come up and I could just hit tab. With the extension, I have to type it all out before I can search. As long as I can remember that, it will be fine!

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Walt Dittrich (ID: 0000007bd0a64bf6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/11/2017 It seems to work exactly like it says it does. Just type imdb press TAB and type what you want to search iMDb.com for. I seemed to have had trouble setting up the search from Omnibox myself. I don't know why. This extension solved my problem. I don't know what I did wrong, but this extension works perfectly, so problem solved!!