Enhance your search experience and your knowledge with Britannica content in the top-right corner of your search results page.

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Version
6.1
Update
January 24, 2022
Size
157KiB
Developer
www.britannica.com
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Users
200,000+
Rating
4.30526 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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ContextMenus
Https://*.britannica.com/*
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Britannica Insights Extension

Facts matter & Britannica Insights with Merriam-Webster makes them easier to find them.

Not sure if what you heard was true? Looking for a concise overview of a topic? Looking for the definition or more examples of a word you just read? Tired of scrolling through search results to find a credible source? Britannica Insights changes how you discover by bringing verified information from Britannica and Merriam-Webster to the top of your search results and offering deeper context and perspectives around topics to explore connections.

•\tCut through Internet noise to save time
•\tTrust the information you discover
•\tExplore deeper context around search topics
•\tUncover intuitive roadmaps for deeper exploration

As seen on:
WIRED® Magazine: https://www.wired.com/story/britannica-insights-fix-google-snippets
The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/7/17437816/google-britannica-insights-search-encyclopedia
Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-encyclopedia-britannica-fact-check-plug-in-20180608-story.html


Q: How do I start using Britannica Insights?
A: Click ‘Add to Chrome’ and continue your usual searches. When Britannica has highly relevant results, the results will populate the top right corner of your search page.

Q: Will Britannica Insights change what shows up in my search results or what sources I can view?
A: Your search results stay the same and you’ll still be able to view all of the same resources you’re used to. You’ll just find Britannica Insights results at the top right corner of your search results when there is relevant Britannica or Merriam-Webster content to share.

Q: Which search browsers does Britannica Insights work with?
A: Britannica Insights works with Google Chrome. Coming soon: Mozilla Firefox.

Q: How is Britannica Insights able to surface context, connections, and perspectives?
A: Britannica Insights uses proprietary advanced relationship mapping technology from Britannica and Merriam-Webster to surface uncommon insights and unique relationships through a web of connected data points.

Q: What languages does Britannica Insights work with?
A: Britannica Insights works with the English language searches and search results.

Q: Do you track my data or search history?
A: Britannica Insights does not handle or collect any personal or sensitive information, nor does it track search data. If you would like more information on the policies of our parent company, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., please view our Privacy Policy: http://corporate.britannica.com/privacy.html.
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How to download and manually install Britannica Insights extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Britannica Insights 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 Britannica Insights extension file

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

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User reviews

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