Language Switcher for Google™ allows to switch between Google Results sets according to your language of choice

Latest Version

Version
1.1.3
Update
December 23, 2015
Size
173KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.77778 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Language Switcher for Google™ Extension

A simple addon which adds to Google result pages the possibility to ask the same query to other language localized versions of Google and Wikipedia in one click.

USAGE: just use Google, additional language selection tools will be available on the right.

Currently supporting: English-US (queries on google.com), English UK (queries on google.co.uk), Italian, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (redirects on google.com.hk), Russian, Dutch.

For adding your favourite language, just drop me an e-mail.

Version 1.1.2, Dec. 2015: Fixed addon failing to appear in some languages.
Version 1.1.1: Added dutch, fixed line wrapping.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Language Switcher for Google\u2122", "version" : "1.1.3", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Language Switcher for Google\u2122 allows to switch between Google Results sets according to your language of choice", "icons": { "16": "16x16.png", "48": "48x48.png", "128": "128x128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }, "web_accessible_resources" : [ "jquery-1.8.2.js" ], "content_scripts": [ { "run_at" : "document_end", "matches": [ "*://www.google.com/*", 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"js": ["jquery-1.8.2.js", "languageSwitcher.js"], "css": [] } ], "optional_permissions": [ "http://*/", "https://*/" ] }
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How to download and manually install Language Switcher for Google™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Language Switcher for Google™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Language Switcher for Google™ 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 Language Switcher for Google™ extension file

Select and download the Language Switcher for Google™ 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 Language Switcher for Google™ 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 Language Switcher for Google™ 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 Language Switcher for Google™ 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 Language Switcher for Google™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Kim Andersson (ID: 0000002584e65232) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/19/2023 Thanks a lot

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Joaquín Rives Gambín (ID: 000000f697e8dda2) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/16/2023 It was good, but it stoped working

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the weeknd (ID: 000000d95e6af052) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/20/2019 didn't update anymore

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FarisB (ID: 000000c409b5abcb) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/08/2018 what i always looking for. as i used to search in 3 language English, french and .... arabic which not there i hope you add it one day.

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K1ll3rRS Games (Seu Argelino) (ID: 00000031ff4105eb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2018 FALTA a opção de retornar para minha língua nativa.