Opens the "Search google for" search in a background tab.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.7
Update
December 24, 2023
Size
10.44KiB
Developer
Category
Users
687
Rating
4.14925 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
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Search in background tab Extension

This extension makes the new tab, that are opened by \"Search google for\" , open in the background instead of the foreground.

It should now work for latest versions of Chrome.

### Important ###

If it doesn't work. Go to the options page and follow the instructions. Make sure you have updated to version 0.0.7.

You find the options page at this url:

chrome-extension://fikfhablannhlgejpiklhbkonjkakodf/options.html

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Changelog:

0.0.7:
- Update to manifest version 3
- Fix to make the extension work with the latest version of Chrome.


0.0.6:
-Update to manifest version 2
-Small change to default regexp

0.0.5:
-fix gcx for parameter
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Search in background tab", "version": "0.0.7","manifest_version" : 3, "description": "Opens the \\"Search google for\\" search in a background tab.","icons": {"48": "icon48.png","128": "icon128.png"}, "permissions": ["tabs","storage"], "background": {"service_worker": "service_worker.js","type": "module"},"options_page": "options.html"}
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How to download and manually install Search in background tab extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Search in background tab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Search in background 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 Search in background tab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Graeme Donaldson (ID: 00000061fdaf2fe4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/15/2022 It doesn't seem to work with modern versions of Chrome, even when following the instructions on how to fix the regex.

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Rune Hansen Duus (ID: 0000004a977fa0b3) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/31/2019 Sadly does not work anymore. Using v0.0.6 and tried the "auto setup" on the options page multiple times.

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s0ul (ID: 000000ea47ba42b5) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/09/2019 Somehow it doesn't work anymore...

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Maheśvara Ishaya (ID: 00000091c3786619) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/28/2018 Works flawlessly (after setup). Go into the "Options" menu, highlight the text in the box, right click and perform the Google search. That's it!

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Luke Formosa (ID: 0000002e363d3197) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/31/2017 Worked perfectly. I just had to right-click the option in the top right of the screen, go to the options page and follow the instructions there to get it to work.