The most efficient way to use your favourite search engines. Search selected text, use customizable hotkeys and much more.

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Version
0.12.0
Update
December 1, 2024
Size
280KiB
Developer
Category
Users
60,000+
Rating
4.51852 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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SearchBar Extension

To get started with SearchBar, wait for it to finish installing, go to a web page such as www.google.com and press F4. If nothing happens, you may need to refresh the page.
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SearchBar brings the best features of Google Toolbar to Chrome, and much more besides:
● one-click search customization
● search selected text
● new tab search
● customizable hotkeys
● search suggestions
● search history
● highlight search terms
● find search terms in page
● search current site
● pre-populate with search terms
● resize, reorder and reposition
● completely customizable
● all in one convenient toolbar
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Please click \"Support\" to submit bug reports, questions and feature suggestions.
Please do not leave bug reports in your review.

If you have found the extension valuable, then please consider sponsoring me here: http://www.againstmalaria.com/SearchBar
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HOW DO I USE THE ONE-CLICK SEARCH CUSTOMIZATION?
Right-click on any search engine's input field and select \"Add to SearchBar...\".

HOW DO I SEARCH SELECTED TEXT?
Selected text is automatically detected, eliminating the need for copy/pasting.

HOW DO I DO A NEW TAB SEARCH?
Hold the Ctrl key while pressing a button or hotkey.

HOW DO I GET THE HOTKEY FOR SHOWING SEARCHBAR TO WORK ON THE NEW TAB PAGE?
Set another hotkey by selecting \"Keyboard shortcuts\" from the menu of Chrome's Extensions page.

WHY DOES THE EXTENSION NEED TO \"ACCESS MY DATA ON ALL WEBSITES\"?
Chrome requires this permission to be asked for in order for the extension to be inserted onto every page. However, the extension does not change or use any of your data outside of its declared features. For more information, please see the privacy policy (link below \"Additional Information\").

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE SUCH AN AMAZING EXTENSION?
This extension was borne out of personal frustration with Chrome's default search system and dissatisfaction with the features of similar extensions. I hope it improves your browsing experience as much as it has mine.

This extension incorporates images from the Tango! Desktop Project. The developer may be compensated by You.com for referrals from SearchBar.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "SearchBar", "version": "0.12.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "The most efficient way to use your favourite search engines. Search selected text, use customizable hotkeys and much more.", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file://*/*"], "js": ["content.js"], "all_frames": true }, { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file://*/*"], "js": ["start.js"], "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": false } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "contextMenus", "scripting" ], "host_permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "incognito": "split", "options_page": "options.html", "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icon19.png", "38": "icon38.png" }, "default_title": "show/hide SearchBar", "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install SearchBar extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SearchBar 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 SearchBar extension file

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

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User reviews

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/07/2024 Using this tool for more than 10 years now, in 2024. Hope for another 10.

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Дмитрий (ID: 00000019ef87c9e9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/13/2023 Приложение однозначно лучшее из подобных!!! 5 Балов!

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Mayito (ID: 0000003c2a83ba40) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/03/2023 No better search bar that the one you adjust to your need. Got 27 custom search buttons from Google to Duck, Amazon to Aliexpress, AlternativeTo to Softpedia...and increasing. Just amazing!

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Steve Zimmerman (ID: 000000df66c655b6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/23/2023 Great extension! One of the very best for Chrome and Edge. But the button for the Chrome Web Store suddenly stopped working. Why? A shortcut attached to that button still works, though.

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edutev tecnologia (ID: 0000008529551522) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/06/2023 best tools before IA