Take back your online privacy by using Privoogle as your default search engine.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
October 21, 2020
Size
11.45KiB
Developer
www.privoogle.com
Category
Users
74
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Https://*.privoogle.com/*
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Privoogle — Private Search Engine Extension

Take back your online privacy by using Privoogle as your default search engine.
This search engine extension protects users from being tracked while allowing them to search the web in complete privacy.

Privoogle is a private search engine with no tracking, storing, or selling users' search history. To ensure you have \"always-on\" search privacy AND to search Privoogle directly from your URL bar, we recommend installing our search engine extension.

The Privoogle private search extension:
- Does NOT save, share, or sell your personal or search engine data
- Delivers Google search results
- Doesn't have 3rd party trackers and cookies like other search engines
- Ensures unprofiled search results, guaranteeing the same information for everyone in the world
- Has self-destructing search results pages, that destroy any evidence of use after 5 minutes of no activity
- Protects worldwide users with European privacy legislation
- Is GDPR and CCPA compliant

Learn more about why Privoogle is the world's most private search engine:
- Homepage: www.privoogle.com
- Privacy Policy: https://www.privoogle.com/privacy/
- About Us: https://www.privoogle.com/about/
- Contact: [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{ "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Privoogle \u2014 Private Search Engine", "description": "Take back your online privacy by using Privoogle as your default search engine.", "version": "1.1.1", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon_16.png", "48": "icons/icon_48.png", "128": "icons/icon_128.png" }, "minimum_chrome_version": "56", "permissions": [ "storage", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "https://*.privoogle.com/*" ], "chrome_settings_overrides": { "search_provider": { "name": "Privoogle", "keyword": "privoogle.com", "search_url": "https://www.privoogle.com/search/s.php?q={searchTerms}, "favicon_url": "https://www.privoogle.com/favicon.ico", "encoding": "UTF-8", "is_default": true } }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon_16.png", "48": "icons/icon_48.png", "128": "icons/icon_128.png" }, "default_title": "Privoogle \u2014 Private Search Engine" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "js/background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.privoogle.com/*"], "js": ["js/content.js"], "css": ["css/content.css"], "run_at": "document_end" } ]}
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How to download and manually install Privoogle — Private Search Engine extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Privoogle — Private Search Engine extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Privoogle — Private Search Engine 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 Privoogle — Private Search Engine Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Privoogle — Private Search Engine 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 Privoogle — Private Search Engine extension file

Select and download the Privoogle — Private Search Engine 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 Privoogle — Private Search Engine 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 Privoogle — Private Search Engine 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 Privoogle — Private Search Engine 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 Privoogle — Private Search Engine extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Maja Hilgemann (ID: 000000952b5e0d00) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/21/2020 Works exactly like google, but doesn't keep my search history and if left deletes my search results. I love this extension!