Get the most out of your new tab with CoolSearches. Instant access to weather, news, finance and more!

Latest Version

Version
1.1.7
Update
May 16, 2023
Size
1.51MiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.98 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
Geolocation
Bookmarks
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CoolSearches New Tab Extension

CoolSearches believes that your new tab should give you better features, more design options and instant access to news and weather. This makes your overall Chrome experience easier and more fun.

CoolSearches Features:
1.HD Backgrounds: CoolSearches comes loaded with hand selected HD backgrounds for great aesthetics.
2.Upload Background: Have a picture or image that is special to you? Upload it and see it every time you open a new tab!
3.Bookmarks:Easy-1 click access to view and manage your bookmarks!
4.News:A real time feed of the most relevant and trending news available in your new tab!
5.Weather: Easy access to your current location weather. Want to check other locations? That's easy too!
6.Notes: Keep notes saved in your new tab, so you remember everything you need to!
7.Shortcuts: CoolSearches comes preloaded with shortcuts to some of the world's most popular sites. You can also add your own shortcuts for your favorite sites!
8.Easy Search: For your convenience a centrally located search bar to make searching easy!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "CoolSearches New Tab", "version": "1.1.7", "description": "Get the most out of your new tab with CoolSearches. Instant access to weather, news, finance and more!", "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "128": "logos/icon128.png", "64": "logos/icon64.png", "16": "logos/icon16.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "background": { "service_worker": "scripts/sw.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "geolocation", "bookmarks" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://newsapi.org/*", "https://www.alphavantage.co/*", "https://api.weatherapi.com/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install CoolSearches New Tab extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download CoolSearches New Tab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install CoolSearches New Tab 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 CoolSearches New Tab extension file

Select and download the CoolSearches New Tab 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 CoolSearches New Tab 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 CoolSearches New Tab 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 CoolSearches New Tab 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 CoolSearches New Tab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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