Adds keyboard shortcuts/hotkeys back to Google search results
Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts Extension
- Further restricted domains the extension will run on
1.1.17
- Added option to include a space at the end of search query when focusing the search box
- Updated selectors
1.1.16
- Updated search box selector to accommodate Google search updates (now using textarea instead of input)
1.1.15
- Updated Google selectors.
1.1.14
- Fixed bug where first result would be skipped if auto focus first was not selected
- Fixed array index out of bounds exception after last result
- Added back navigation for footer links. Don't highlight footer links
- Pulled addResultHighlight, findContainer back into their own methods
- Removed focus/text property separation. Selector guarantees they'll always be the same
- Style updates
- Added safeguard to detect outdated selectors
- Pulled all selectors out into their own properties
1.1.13
- Fix for issue #23. Updated Google selectors
1.1.12
- Fix for issue #19. Updated Google selectors
1.1.11
- Fix for issue #16. Updated Google selectors
1.1.10
- PR #15 - Updated selector to handle new search variation
1.1.9
- Don't wrap when arrow is prepended to search results
- Bug Fix: Display marker when first result is automatically selected
- Fix issue #8 - Only activate the first link for each result (don't focus \"Translate\" or other links)
1.1.8
- Updated simple selector styling
1.1.7
- Updated selectors to accommodate Google search updates
1.1.6
- Added support for news, books, and video search results.
- Prevent hotkeys from triggering when modifier is active
- Prevent hotkeys from triggering when using calculator
1.1.5
- Scroll to the selected search result if it's not fully visible
- Added an option to automatically select the first search result
1.1.4
- Fix issue #4 - do not remove focus from *any* input elements (type=number, etc.).
1.1.3
- Fix issue #1 - do not remove focus from input elements
1.1.2
- Fixed issue navigating between results when \"People also searched for\" was displayed
1.1.1
- Don't activate search if a modifier key is used (i.e., CMD+C)
- Remove selected result outline if another styling method is chosen
- Focus footer navigation links after search results
- Change \"J/K\" setting to \"VIM Style\" - option now causes \"/\" to focus the search box
1.1.0
- Added styling for active search result (option may be toggled on or off)
- Allow search box activation to be disabled
- Allow customization of navigation hotkeys (TABS, ARROWS, and J/K)
- Self-documentation of shortcuts - all available shortcuts (and customization) is displayed on the options page
- Updated icons
- Fixed error where result navigation would not work properly if an Ad was displayed
- Added support for Google Scholar
1.0.1
- Update manifest - allow all Google TLDs
1.0.0
- Initial Install
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts 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 Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts 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 Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts 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 Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts 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 Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts 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 Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts extension file
Select and download the Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts 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 Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts 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 Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts 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 Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts 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 Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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