Quickly get a peek inside the search results in the search page itself

Latest Version

Version
1.1.2
Update
February 5, 2023
Size
23.54KiB
Developer
Category
Users
315
Rating
3.66667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebNavigation
DeclarativeNetRequest
Scripting
Storage
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Search result previewer Extension

Enhance your search engine by getting instant preview of the results. The extension enables you to open a window inside the search page in which the results could be viewed easily.
Open the pages in new tab that you really want to see and keep your machine and browser happy.

Requires minimum of Chrome version 88.0.4324. In other words, you should have updated chrome at least once since January 2021.

What does it do?
- Enables you to see the search result from the search page tab itself.

How to use it?
- It's very simple and straightforward:
1. Search for anything
2. A small icon will appear for each search result
3. Click on it and a window expands from the bottom to display the particular link
4. Done

Why to use it?
- Simple, easy and straightforward usage
- Uses the Manifest V3, which is more secure and privacy oriented than previous version and is recommended by Google
- Tiny. Less than 25 KB
- It's free

Which search engines does it support?
- For now only Google. Others will be added soon

UPDATE version 1.1:
- Now, keep the preview button to right or left according to your wish. Just click on the extension icon in the browser and a small popup will appear, asking you to set the position
- The link currently opened will be highlighted, making it easier for the users to identify it in search result page

UPDATE version 1.1.1:
- Menu bar height adjusted
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Search result previewer", "description": "Quickly get a peek inside the search results in the search page itself", "version": "1.1.2", "icons": { "128": "assets/logo/logo128.png", "48": "assets/logo/logo48.png", "16": "assets/logo/logo16.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "assets/logo/logo48.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "declarative_net_request": { "rule_resources": [ { "id": "ruleset_1", "enabled": true, "path": "rules.json" } ] }, "permissions": [ "webNavigation", "declarativeNetRequest", "scripting", "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*/*" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["assets/*", "*.css"], "matches": ["https://*/*"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Search result previewer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Search result previewer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Search result previewer 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 result previewer extension file

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

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User reviews

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Johnson .T (ID: 0000001b9e1b13bf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/21/2023 This extension is so handy