Optimized search results powered by Yahoo!

Latest Version

Version
1.1.2
Update
October 16, 2024
Size
263KiB
Developer
searchinchrome.com
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.88889 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Alarms
ContextMenus
Tabs
Storage
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
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Power Search Extension

Angered by biased and censored search results? Fed up with the media monopoly’s trackers and prying eyes?

Us too! Power Search for Chrome is hard at work 24/7 … freeing the internet’s info and keeping you safe.

Activate Power Search for Chrome now to unlock:

Unbiased results: get uncensored access to information without hidden agendas
Privacy-focused: your searches won’t be tracked by the world’s largest media company (starts with “G’)
Control: easily adjust settings for more privacy whenever you want

Take back your online search freedom—for free and with no hassle.

Clicking “Add to Chrome” will upgrade your default search engine to Power Search (searchinchrome.com). Neutral and facts first. Searches are optimized by new, lightning-fast Yahoo tech.

[Note to users: our cause-based donation program concluded on 10/15/2024.]
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"__MSG_appName__",
"version":"1.1.2",
"manifest_version":3,
"description":"__MSG_appDesc__",
"homepage_url":"https://www.searchinchrome.com",
"icons":{"16":"icons/icon16.png",
"48":"icons/icon48.png",
"128":"icons/icon128.png"},
"default_locale":"en",
"background":{"service_worker":"js/background.js"},
"action":{"default_icon":{"19":"icons/icon19.png",
"38":"icons/icon38.png"},
"default_title":"Power Search for Chrome",
"default_popup":"html/popup.html"},
"permissions":["alarms",
"contextMenus",
"tabs",
"storage",
"declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess"],
"host_permissions":["*://*.searchinchrome.com/*"],
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["http://*.searchinchrome.com/*",
"https://*.searchinchrome.com/*"],
"js":["js/jquery.js",
"js/utils.js",
"js/constants.js",
"js/attribution.js",
"js/powersearch.js"],
"all_frames":true}],
"chrome_settings_overrides":{"search_provider":{"name":"SearchInChrome",
"keyword":"searchinchrome.com",
"favicon_url":"https://searchinchrome.com/images/favicon.ico",
"search_url":"https://searchinchrome.com/search?q={searchTerms}&aid=59&sb=1",
"suggest_url":"https://searchinchrome.com/ss?q={searchTerms},
"image_url":"https://searchinchrome.com/search?q={searchTerms}&tbm=isch&aid=59",
"encoding":"UTF-8",
"is_default":true}}}
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How to download and manually install Power Search extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Power Search extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Power 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 Power Search extension file

Select and download the Power 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 Power 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 Power 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 Power 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 Power Search extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Charles Covers (ID: 000000450895809e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/23/2020 Awesome Tool. I tried using also their other extension "Powersearch New Tab" extension and it works Perfect! Thanks!

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Jan Marie Holland (ID: 0000004de3b3319d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/20/2019 Pretty Cool 4-me! :)

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/21/2018 this is a very helpful extension for my search

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Jandell Delleontel (ID: 000000d8cc4bc816) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/21/2018 a very light weight extension, with no other process behind, and fast search result

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Abby Anolin (A) (ID: 000000d442f901ba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/19/2018 I love this extension!