Adds back the Maps button to Google search pages and makes the search result map images clickable again for seamless navigation.

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Version
0.1.1
Update
February 2, 2025
Size
52.28KiB
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Manifest Version
3
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Restore Google Search Maps Button Extension

The \"Google Search Maps Button\" Chrome extension brings the Google Maps button back to the Google Search navigation bar for users in Europe. If you've found the Google Maps button gone or missing from your search experience, this extension is designed to address exactly that.

What it Does: This extension ensures you can access Google Maps with just one click from the Google Search page. It also makes map images clickable within search results, significantly improving your navigation experience.

Why it's Needed: In response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is aimed at fostering fair competition and innovation, the Google Maps shortcut was removed for European users. This tool effectively restores that lost convenience.

The position among the All, Images, News, Videos, Places, etc that the Maps apears is editable in the extension settings.

Privacy and Security: Operating without saving any user data, the extension ensures your privacy and security are protected.

For anyone who's noticed the Google Maps button gone from the Google Search navigation bar in Europe, this extension provides a straightforward and effective solution, seamlessly reintegrating this essential feature into your browsing routine.

This project is an open-source: https://github.com/b-a-b-i-s/restore-google-search-maps-button
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Restore Google Search Maps Button", "description": "Adds back the Maps button to Google search pages and makes the search result map images clickable again for seamless navigation.", "version": "0.1.1", "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAlERYkvLWGOIRX+9PYBVRDlNF9oLPo3/AsBc7VYMHwPXGXroLZ9Sq0/eYzskh0Z0DmiJeMrAwSIPjid2RHf8PBhArV9edP1XlRr7/ptKKqFQ11v22XHrtxQuDNiLXKly4NPabC6Au6+VO0DOIvKtrH7qx1IS9WKdcfHirNigV6sj1MKqQ6pD45FfBtxop6yITgwLpjyOunv/nv5i4UMpvVg3s/1Pcg7Bbt9IMrISxynblEWNI3tfDJ6HiyvpGxT9GWvU8n81+bQvamiA1+FmFikAjtnZCiJy0tpAwlopbstTQDMbM7Oiu+Umt50yf2IryyTpu48aZZOLagTDG5L1sOQIDAQAB", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "128": "images/icon128.png", "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "action": { "default_popup": "src/popup.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "src/popup.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": ["src/addMapsBtn.js"], "matches": [ "https://www.google.com/search*", "https://www.google.co.uk/search*", "https://www.google.co.jp/search*", "https://www.google.com.au/search*", "https://www.google.at/search*", "https://www.google.be/search*", "https://www.google.bg/search*", "https://www.google.hr/search*", "https://www.google.cy/search*", "https://www.google.cz/search*", "https://www.google.dk/search*", "https://www.google.ee/search*", "https://www.google.fi/search*", "https://www.google.fr/search*", "https://www.google.de/search*", "https://www.google.gr/search*", "https://www.google.hu/search*", "https://www.google.ie/search*", "https://www.google.it/search*", "https://www.google.lv/search*", "https://www.google.lt/search*", "https://www.google.lu/search*", "https://www.google.mt/search*", "https://www.google.nl/search*", "https://www.google.pl/search*", "https://www.google.pt/search*", "https://www.google.ro/search*", "https://www.google.sk/search*", "https://www.google.si/search*", "https://www.google.es/search*", "https://www.google.se/search*", "https://www.google.is/search*", "https://www.google.li/search*", "https://www.google.no/search*", "https://www.google.sm/search*", "https://www.google.ch/search*", "https://www.google.com.ua/search*", "https://www.google.rs/search*", "https://www.google.me/search*", "https://www.google.ba/search*", "https://www.google.mk/search*", "https://www.google.md/search*", "https://www.google.by/search*", "https://www.google.ad/search*", "https://www.google.mc/search*" ] } ]}
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