Provides quick access to Wiktionary from any page.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
September 19, 2022
Size
14.59KiB
Developer
Category
Users
289
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Quick Search Wiktionary Extension

Extension that allows users to quickly and easily query Wiktionary.

Features:
Search by typing ` and space in the address bar.
Search by clicking on the extension and typing in the search box.
Search by right clicking a highlighted word.
Supports active Wiktionaries (150+ languages). Change which Wiktionary you would like to use in the options menu.

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Update 1.0.1: Right clicking now opens in a new tab
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Quick Search Wiktionary", "description": "Provides quick access to Wiktionary from any page.", "version": "1.0.1", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "storage" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "/images/w16.png", "32": "/images/w32.png", "48": "/images/w48.png", "128": "/images/w128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "/images/w16.png", "32": "/images/w32.png", "48": "/images/w48.png", "128": "/images/w128.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "omnibox": { "keyword": "`" }}
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How to download and manually install Quick Search Wiktionary extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Quick Search Wiktionary 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 Quick Search Wiktionary extension file

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

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User reviews

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Juan Pablo Mastrorilli (ID: 000000a9fc56a9b1) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/20/2022 I would like it better if the right click menu opened Wiktionary in a new background tab