Opens the "Search google for" search in a background tab.
Search in background tab Extension
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
############
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
Source Manifest.json
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.
Similar Extensions
Background Tab Search 687 1 ★ 51.17KiB
Awesome Window & Tab Manager 687 28 ★ 81.28KiB
Quick Shortcuts 687 20 ★ 25.69KiB
Omni - Meta Search Engine 687 22 ★ 196KiB
SimpleTabOrder 687 65 ★ 28.03KiB
Close This Tab 687 67 ★ 237KiB
Tab Extract 687 86 ★ 26.4KiB
background-search 687 3 ★ 8.82KiB
TabsPlus 687 245 ★ 50.52KiB
Force Background Tab 687 234 ★ 664KiB
Tab Position Options 687 140 ★ 25.16KiB
Right Click Tab Navigation 687 20 ★ 30.62KiB
Simple = Select + Search 687 231 ★ 695KiB
Close Tab 687 23 ★ 25.84KiB
Awesome Button Bar 687 21 ★ 45.48KiB
Tabbr: Tab Manager 687 50 ★ 81.61KiB
Last Tabs 687 20 ★ 41.36KiB
Tab-Sidebar 687 31 ★ 108KiB
Extentie - extension manager 687 39 ★ 98.35KiB
Better Bookmark 687 64 ★ 33.8KiB
MyMenu 687 82 ★ 144KiB
Close Tab 687 69 ★ 168KiB
Tidy Bookmarks Tree 687 42 ★ 61.9KiB
Selection Search 687 540 ★ 163KiB
User reviews
Graeme Donaldson (ID: 00000061fdaf2fe4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/15/2022
Rune Hansen Duus (ID: 0000004a977fa0b3) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/31/2019
s0ul (ID: 000000ea47ba42b5) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/09/2019
Maheśvara Ishaya (ID: 00000091c3786619) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/28/2018
Luke Formosa (ID: 0000002e363d3197) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/31/2017