Like Ctrl + F, but with the features you wish it had

Latest Version

Version
1.0.2
Update
April 9, 2024
Size
22.23KiB
Developer
Category
Users
206
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
ClipboardWrite

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Findr | A better Ctrl + F Extension

Similar to the \"Find on page\" (Ctrl + F) tool within Chrome, this extension allows users to enter search terms and see the matching text on the current webpage highlighted. The difference is, this extension supports many features that the \"Find on page\" tool does not such as:

- Case sensitive search
- Regular expression search
- Copy matching terms to clipboard

Why use this extension over other similar extensions? This extension checks for matches within HTML elements that other extensions don't support like:

- input
- textarea
- shadow DOM
- frameset

FAQ

Q: How do I open this extension?
A: You can open this extension by clicking on the Extensions menu in the toolbar of your browser and then clicking \"Findr\", or by using the quick key: Ctrl + Shift + F

Q: What do I enter in the search box?
A: You can choose to enter plain text like you would with Chrome's \"Find on page\" tool, or you can enter regular expressions. This extension supports JavaScript regular expressions. For more information on writing JavaScript regular expression please visit their documentation: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Guide/Regular_expressions#writing_a_regular_expression_pattern

Q: Why aren't matching terms being highlighted?
A: If there are matching terms on the webpage that are not being highlighted, please reload the webpage and try again. If the issue persists please reach out to [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Findr | A better Ctrl + F", "description": "Like Ctrl + F, but with the features you wish it had", "version": "1.0.2", "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage", "clipboardWrite", ""], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": ["scripts/content.js"], "matches": [""], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+F", "mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+F" } } }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Findr | A better Ctrl + F extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Findr | A better Ctrl + F 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 Findr | A better Ctrl + F extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Findr | A better Ctrl + F extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Findr | A better Ctrl + F extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Findr | A better Ctrl + F 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 Findr | A better Ctrl + F Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Findr | A better Ctrl + F extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Findr | A better Ctrl + F extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Findr | A better Ctrl + F 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 Findr | A better Ctrl + F 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 Findr | A better Ctrl + F extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Findr | A better Ctrl + F 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 Findr | A better Ctrl + F extension file

Select and download the Findr | A better Ctrl + F 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 Findr | A better Ctrl + F 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 Findr | A better Ctrl + F 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 Findr | A better Ctrl + F 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 Findr | A better Ctrl + F extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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