Change default search engine to DeepSeek search.

Latest Version

Version
0.1.3
Update
January 30, 2025
Size
60.74KiB
Developer
codecode.me
Category
Users
306
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
See more

DeepSeek Search Extension

Note: You must be logged in to chat.deepseek.com to use DeepSeek search.

This extension will make DeepSeek your default search engine in Chrome. Once DeepSeek has been set as your default search engine, you can search directly via your browser URL bar.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"DeepSeek Search",
"description":"Change default search engine to DeepSeek search.",
"version":"0.1.3",
"icons":{"16":"icons/16.png",
"32":"icons/32.png",
"48":"icons/48.png",
"128":"icons/128.png"},
"chrome_settings_overrides":{"search_provider":{"name":"DeepSeek",
"keyword":"codecode.me",
"favicon_url":"https://deepseek-search.codecode.me/favicon.png",
"search_url":"https://deepseek-search.codecode.me/?q={searchTerms},
"encoding":"UTF-8",
"is_default":true}},
"background":{"service_worker":"background.js"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["https://chat.deepseek.com/*"],
"js":["content-scripts/content.js"]}]}
Read more

How to download and manually install DeepSeek Search extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install DeepSeek 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 DeepSeek Search extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

deepseek™ AI Assistant Extension · Productivity 306 0 ★ 29.64KiB

icon

Side Panel Translator Extension · Productivity 306 1 ★ 239KiB

icon

WhatsApp Translator Extension · Productivity 306 1 ★ 267KiB

icon

DeepSeek Pro - Custom Prompts | Chat Export, Voice | Themes & Folders Extension · Developer Tools 306 2 ★ 85.05KiB

icon

DeepSeek Prompt Library Pro – AI-Powered Prompt Management Tool Extension · Productivity 306 3 ★ 84.23KiB

icon

DeepSeek Quick Access - Open AI Tools in One Click Extension · Productivity 306 2 ★ 25.45KiB

icon

WA Phone Number Checker - Check & Verify Phone Number Extension · Productivity 306 0 ★ 532KiB

icon

Discord Translator Extension · Productivity 306 7 ★ 1.61MiB

icon

DeepSeek Assistant: AI Chat, Minibar, SidePanel & Search Extension · Productivity 306 10 ★ 205KiB

icon

DeepSeek Open SideBar in Chrome Extension · Developer Tools 306 4 ★ 1.86MiB

icon

DeepSeek AI - With True Royal Powers Extension · Productivity 306 0 ★ 255KiB

icon

Facebook Ad Library Helper Extension · Productivity 306 0 ★ 24.76KiB

icon

Medium Unlock Extension · Productivity 306 77 ★ 257KiB

icon

WA Bulk Message Extension · Productivity 306 0 ★ 385KiB

icon

Unlimited Medium Extension · Productivity 306 87 ★ 41.22KiB

icon

DeepSeek Coder Extension · Productivity 306 1 ★ 455KiB

icon

DeepSeek Extension · Productivity 306 0 ★ 175KiB

icon

DeepSeek AI Extension · Productivity 306 131 ★ 434KiB

icon

GPTSeek - ChatGPT to DeepSeek Exporter Extension · Productivity 306 9 ★ 27.83KiB

icon

DeepSeek v3 Extension · Productivity 306 0 ★ 398KiB

icon

DeepSeek AI Extension · Productivity 306 13 ★ 168KiB

icon

DeepSeek AI Extension · Productivity 306 2 ★ 401KiB

icon

DeepSeek R1 Extension · Productivity 306 0 ★ 373KiB

icon

DeepSeek Chat Extension · Productivity 306 0 ★ 1.85MiB