Qwik-Search gives you quick access to a selection of popular search engines all on the one window via a user-friendly drop-down menu

Latest Version

Version
1.0.5
Update
December 17, 2020
Size
1.48MiB
Developer
qwik-search.com
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Qwik Search Extension

Your Search…Your Choice

Replace your browser's new tab and change the search engine to Bing.com. You may change your selection at will from the drop-down list.

This simple & effective new tab with elegant interface also provides you with social features right at your fingertips.

You will be able to explore the web as well as have instant access to popular social media websites, all within your new tab window.

By clicking \"Add to Chrome\", you agree to install the Chrome™ extension, setting the new tab search to Bing.com, and abide by the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use of the extension.

Our extension offers a selection of third-party browsers to choose from. These engines can collect personal information about their users in accordance with their own policies. To find out more information, please refer to \"Types of data collected by search engines\" within our Privacy Policy page.

Permission required:
Replace the page you see when opening a new tab

Links:
Terms of Use: https://qwik-search.com/terms-conditions/
Privacy Policy: https://qwik-search.com/privacy-policy/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","browser_action": {"default_icon": "icons/128x128.png","default_title": "Qwik Search"},"chrome_url_overrides": {"newtab": "index.html"},"description": "Qwik-Search gives you quick access to a selection of popular search engines all on the one window via a user-friendly drop-down menu","homepage_url": "https://qwik-search.com/","icons": {"128": "icons/128x128.png","96": "icons/96x96.png","48": "icons/48x48.png","16": "icons/16x16.png"},"manifest_version": 2,"name": "Qwik Search","short_name": "Qwik Search","version": "1.0.5", "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'","permissions": [ "storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Qwik Search extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Qwik 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 Qwik Search extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jerry W Davis (ID: 00000068976d4669) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/19/2023 You are stuck with the applications choice of search engines: Bing, Google, Yahoo and ASK. You cannot edit them or make any other changes. I uninstalled today, after a couple of months using it.

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Daf (ID: 000000db57a27463) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/08/2021 Interresting. I was lokking for a new tab replacement with a search bar, but please add search engines more respectueous for user's privacy, like Duckduckgo and Startpage. A option for rounded edges would be awaesomme too. Thank you.

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Sally Pritchard (ID: 000000f83c19d813) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/27/2021 Nice tab and easy to use

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Harry Recoba (ID: 000000ad81f3dc16) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/24/2021 I use this and works well

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Anthony Cooper (ID: 0000003948b2e4c2) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/22/2021 Convenient way to switch between search engines and search the web to get best results. Simple but effective