Search via Voice

Latest Version

Version
1.4.1
Update
December 8, 2018
Size
585KiB
Developer
Category
Users
741
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Voice To Search Extension

Allows you to quickly do a Google Search by Speaking via Voice to Text!

Supports many search engines including Google, Bing, Yahoo and more.
If your desired Search Engine is not a default in the options, you can easily add a custom search engine.
Supports Over 100 Languages/Dialects.

These Settings can be Accessed by Right Clicking the Extension Icon and Clicking \"Options\".

Once added to chrome, you can active that voice search feature by either clicking on the Extensions Icon or via the Voice Search Hotkey; default hotkey is \"Ctrl+Shift+X\".
If your hotkey is not working you will need to set your hotkey manually.

To manually add/change a keyboard shortcut for an extension:
In Google Chrome.
At the top right, click More {⋮} > More Tools > Extensions.
At the top left of the Extensions Manager, click Menu [≡] > \"Keyboard shortcuts\".
Change your desired Extensions Keyboard shortcuts.

[Change Log]
1.0.0 | Initial Release!
1.2.0 | Added Styling, Live Text Transcript and Error Messages
1.3.0 | Added User Friendly Error Messages
Added Ability to Cancel the Search
1.3.1 | Error Messages are Now Cleared when a User Starts a New Search
Tab Permission has been removed, as it is no longer needed
1.4.0 | Added Options Page
Added Feature to Change Search Engine
Added Feature to Add Custom Search Engines
Added Over 100 Languages/Dialects
1.4.1 | Fixed Bug where options page was not reloading after a new search engine was added
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Voice To Search", "version": "1.4.1", "description": "Search via Voice", "background": { "scripts": [ "JS/eventPage.js" ], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Voice To Search!", "default_icon": "IMG/icon.png" }, "icons": { "128": "IMG/128icon.png" }, "commands": { "voiceSearchHotkey": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "mac": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "chromeos": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "linux": "Ctrl+Shift+X" }, "description": "Start a Voice Search!" } }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "manifest_version": 2, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ajax.googleapis.com; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Voice To Search extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Voice To 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 Voice To Search extension file

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

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User reviews

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James Davis (ID: 0000009727d8b2ba) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/24/2023 This would be 5 star4s, because it was the best of six voice search addons I tried. But now it has started hanging after a search and you have to click cancel to get it to complete the search. It may be a Google problem because the same is happening with some other vocie search addons.

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Роман Кармен (ID: 000000fdb9b5fad1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/25/2022 Шикарно

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Jamie Lennox (ID: 000000c6223867e5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/12/2021 Graphics could do with some work but it works perfectly!

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Vincenzo Bonofiglio (ID: 00000009badd6345) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/14/2021 E un estensione davvero utile per navigare veloce

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First Last (ID: 0000008fff2292f5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/08/2020 After evaluating all the similar apps, this is by far the best. Not sure where there are so few reviews. It is reliable, it has a keyboard short cut already setup, it has a clean interface, and it displays the text on the screen as you talk so you can verify it is detecting the correct words. The is the only app that does all those things.