Excludes websites from search results

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
January 15, 2024
Size
88.64KiB
Developer
Category
Users
91
Rating
2.6 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Storage
Tabs
See more

Search Engine Website Excluder Extension

Search Engine Website Excluder is a powerful, lightweight Chrome extension designed to enhance your online search experience. It allows you to customize search results by excluding specific domains that you prefer not to see. Whether you're looking for more relevant information, avoiding distractions, or filtering out unwanted AI content, Search Engine Website Excluder puts you in control of what appears in your search results.

Key Features:

Domain Exclusion: Easily add or remove domains from your exclusion list to tailor search results to your needs.

Real-Time Filtering: Apply changes immediately, so your search results reflect your preferences without delay.

Cross-Engine Compatibility: Works seamlessly across various search engines, providing a consistent experience.

User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive and simple to use, making the customization of search results accessible to everyone.

Privacy-Focused: Operates with minimal permissions and ensures your settings are private and secure.

tl;dr:

This extension appends the \"-site:\" argument to your search results from a population of websites from a user-defined list to filter unwanted sites and AI content.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Search Engine Website Excluder", "version": "1.0", "description": "Excludes websites from search results", "permissions": ["storage", "tabs"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://www.google.com/search*"], "js": ["content.js"] }, { "matches": ["*://search.brave.com/*"], "js": ["content.js"] }, { "matches": ["*://duckduckgo.com/*"], "js": ["content.js"] }, { "matches": ["*://www.bing.com/search*"], "js": ["content.js"] } ]}
Read more

How to download and manually install Search Engine Website Excluder extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Search Engine Website Excluder extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Search Engine Website Excluder 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 Engine Website Excluder extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Search Engine Spam Blocker Extension · Productivity 91 4 ★ 57.52KiB

icon

Block these URLs, Domains or Keywords Extension · Productivity 91 118 ★ 310KiB

icon

T search Extension · Productivity 91 17 ★ 313KiB

icon

Search Filter Extension · Developer Tools 91 167 ★ 145KiB

icon

Filter Anything Everywhere Extension · Productivity 91 69 ★ 198KiB

icon

Searchpage — Private Search Engine Extension · Productivity 91 32 ★ 31.59KiB

icon

Blocked Search Extension · Productivity 91 5 ★ 615KiB

icon

Google Search AI block Extension · Productivity 91 5 ★ 3.68KiB

icon

Google Site Blocker Extension · Productivity 91 13 ★ 73.78KiB

icon

Overload Search - Advanced Google Search Extension · Productivity 91 13 ★ 105KiB

icon

Google Search Filter Extension · Productivity 91 0 ★ 725KiB

icon

Privoogle — Private Search Engine Extension · Productivity 91 1 ★ 11.45KiB

icon

Refined Search Results Extension · Productivity 91 6 ★ 1.1MiB

icon

Highlight or Hide Search Engine Results Extension · Productivity 91 38 ★ 344KiB

icon

uBlacklist Extension · Productivity 91 757 ★ 1.21MiB

icon

Mutable - Customizable Content Filtering Extension · Social & Communication 91 11 ★ 9.36MiB

icon

All in one web searcher Extension · Productivity 91 82 ★ 63.63KiB

icon

Censor Me Extension · Productivity 91 7 ★ 16.42KiB

icon

Click to Remove Element Extension · Productivity 91 532 ★ 28.63KiB

icon

Search Engine AI Chat Web Video Image Social Extension · Productivity 91 12 ★ 33.65KiB

icon

Domain Blocker Extension · Productivity 91 92 ★ 207KiB

icon

FreshView for YouTube™ Extension · Productivity 91 121 ★ 764KiB

icon

SearchMage Extension · Productivity 91 3 ★ 153KiB

icon

Privacia - Fast and Private Search Engine Extension · Productivity 91 3 ★ 56.12KiB