Adds filter buttons to Google™ search results.

Latest Version

Version
1.4.10
Update
June 13, 2024
Size
25.07KiB
Developer
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
4.13462 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Discussions button for Google Search™ Extension

Adds back the discussions button to Google search results, which enables you to search forums and message boards.

Update: Google has since outright disabled the discussion search functionality. As a workaround, the discussions link will now modify your search query and add some relevant filters.

Source code -
https://github.com/stri8ed/google-search-discussions

New in 1.4.10
• Added options page. Toggle between original \"Forums\" button, and discussion filters.
• Fixed extension to work with latest version of Google.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extName__", "version": "1.4.10", "description": "__MSG_extDesc__", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "48": "/img/icon48.png", "128": "/img/icon128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "options_page": "html/options.html", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://www.google.com/*", "*://www.google.ad/*", "*://www.google.ae/*", "*://www.google.com.af/*", "*://www.google.com.ag/*", "*://www.google.com.ai/*", "*://www.google.am/*", "*://www.google.co.ao/*", "*://www.google.com.ar/*", "*://www.google.as/*", "*://www.google.at/*", "*://www.google.com.au/*", "*://www.google.az/*", "*://www.google.ba/*", "*://www.google.com.bd/*", "*://www.google.be/*", "*://www.google.bf/*", "*://www.google.bg/*", "*://www.google.com.bh/*", "*://www.google.bi/*", "*://www.google.bj/*", "*://www.google.com.bn/*", "*://www.google.com.bo/*", "*://www.google.com.br/*", "*://www.google.bs/*", "*://www.google.co.bw/*", "*://www.google.by/*", "*://www.google.com.bz/*", "*://www.google.ca/*", "*://www.google.cd/*", "*://www.google.cf/*", "*://www.google.cg/*", "*://www.google.ch/*", "*://www.google.ci/*", "*://www.google.co.ck/*", "*://www.google.cl/*", "*://www.google.cm/*", "*://www.google.cn/*", "*://www.google.com.co/*", "*://www.google.co.cr/*", "*://www.google.com.cu/*", "*://www.google.cv/*", "*://www.google.com.cy/*", "*://www.google.cz/*", "*://www.google.de/*", "*://www.google.dj/*", "*://www.google.dk/*", "*://www.google.dm/*", "*://www.google.com.do/*", "*://www.google.dz/*", "*://www.google.com.ec/*", "*://www.google.ee/*", "*://www.google.com.eg/*", "*://www.google.es/*", "*://www.google.com.et/*", "*://www.google.fi/*", "*://www.google.com.fj/*", "*://www.google.fm/*", "*://www.google.fr/*", "*://www.google.ga/*", "*://www.google.ge/*", "*://www.google.gg/*", "*://www.google.com.gh/*", "*://www.google.com.gi/*", "*://www.google.gl/*", "*://www.google.gm/*", "*://www.google.gp/*", "*://www.google.gr/*", "*://www.google.com.gt/*", "*://www.google.gy/*", "*://www.google.com.hk/*", "*://www.google.hn/*", "*://www.google.hr/*", "*://www.google.ht/*", "*://www.google.hu/*", "*://www.google.co.id/*", "*://www.google.ie/*", "*://www.google.co.il/*", "*://www.google.im/*", "*://www.google.co.in/*", "*://www.google.iq/*", "*://www.google.is/*", "*://www.google.it/*", "*://www.google.je/*", "*://www.google.com.jm/*", "*://www.google.jo/*", "*://www.google.co.jp/*", "*://www.google.co.ke/*", "*://www.google.com.kh/*", "*://www.google.ki/*", "*://www.google.kg/*", "*://www.google.co.kr/*", "*://www.google.com.kw/*", "*://www.google.kz/*", "*://www.google.la/*", "*://www.google.com.lb/*", "*://www.google.li/*", "*://www.google.lk/*", "*://www.google.co.ls/*", "*://www.google.lt/*", "*://www.google.lu/*", "*://www.google.lv/*", "*://www.google.com.ly/*", "*://www.google.co.ma/*", "*://www.google.md/*", "*://www.google.me/*", "*://www.google.mg/*", "*://www.google.mk/*", "*://www.google.ml/*", "*://www.google.mn/*", "*://www.google.ms/*", "*://www.google.com.mt/*", "*://www.google.mu/*", "*://www.google.mv/*", "*://www.google.mw/*", "*://www.google.com.mx/*", "*://www.google.com.my/*", "*://www.google.co.mz/*", "*://www.google.com.na/*", "*://www.google.com.nf/*", "*://www.google.com.ng/*", "*://www.google.com.ni/*", "*://www.google.ne/*", "*://www.google.nl/*", "*://www.google.no/*", "*://www.google.com.np/*", "*://www.google.nr/*", "*://www.google.nu/*", "*://www.google.co.nz/*", "*://www.google.com.om/*", "*://www.google.com.pa/*", "*://www.google.com.pe/*", "*://www.google.com.ph/*", "*://www.google.com.pk/*", "*://www.google.pl/*", "*://www.google.pn/*", "*://www.google.com.pr/*", "*://www.google.ps/*", "*://www.google.pt/*", "*://www.google.com.py/*", "*://www.google.com.qa/*", "*://www.google.ro/*", "*://www.google.ru/*", "*://www.google.rw/*", "*://www.google.com.sa/*", "*://www.google.com.sb/*", "*://www.google.sc/*", "*://www.google.se/*", "*://www.google.com.sg/*", "*://www.google.sh/*", "*://www.google.si/*", "*://www.google.sk/*", "*://www.google.com.sl/*", "*://www.google.sn/*", "*://www.google.so/*", "*://www.google.sm/*", "*://www.google.st/*", "*://www.google.com.sv/*", "*://www.google.td/*", "*://www.google.tg/*", "*://www.google.co.th/*", "*://www.google.com.tj/*", "*://www.google.tk/*", "*://www.google.tl/*", "*://www.google.tm/*", "*://www.google.tn/*", "*://www.google.to/*", "*://www.google.com.tr/*", "*://www.google.tt/*", "*://www.google.com.tw/*", "*://www.google.co.tz/*", "*://www.google.com.ua/*", "*://www.google.co.ug/*", "*://www.google.co.uk/*", "*://www.google.com.uy/*", "*://www.google.co.uz/*", "*://www.google.com.vc/*", "*://www.google.co.ve/*", "*://www.google.vg/*", "*://www.google.co.vi/*", "*://www.google.com.vn/*", "*://www.google.vu/*", "*://www.google.ws/*", "*://www.google.rs/*", "*://www.google.co.za/*", "*://www.google.co.zm/*", "*://www.google.co.zw/*", "*://www.google.cat/*" ], "js": ["/js/content-script.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "minimum_chrome_version": "88"}
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How to download and manually install Discussions button for Google Search™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Discussions button for Google Search™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Discussions button for Google 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 Discussions button for Google Search™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Discussions button for Google 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 Discussions button for Google Search™ extension file

Select and download the Discussions button for Google 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 Discussions button for Google 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 Discussions button for Google 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 Discussions button for Google 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 Discussions button for Google Search™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Christopher Dobson (ID: 000000d43f82069a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/06/2024 Broken all the other search tabs. Disabling.

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cris santana (ID: 0000003c2d577dd2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/04/2023 boa a ferramenta, porém não funciona mais. Não aparece o botão de discussão.

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Eli Nadav (ID: 00000087bcc4780a) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/23/2023 I would gladly pay up to $15 dollars to have this extension fixed to work with the current google UI.

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Victor “Xor” Soskin (ID: 000000bb9f751899) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/09/2023 Stopped working for a couple of month already :( It was great.

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Apex Predator (ID: 000000bbfbd6ff91) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/01/2023 It was great when it worked. Discussion search tab has been gone for months now