Perform custom searches using selected text on various websites.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
November 21, 2023
Size
2.63MiB
Developer
Category
Users
89
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Storage
ActiveTab
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CustomSearch Extension Extension

Custom Search Manager

Description:

Elevate your browsing experience with SmartSearch, the ultimate custom search manager for Chrome! SmartSearch empowers you to streamline your web searches by setting up personalized search shortcuts right at your fingertips.

Why Choose SmartSearch?

Personalized Search: Tailor your search engines to your needs. Whether it's for quick access to specialized data or everyday queries, SmartSearch lets you define how you reach information on the web.

One-Click Searches: Save time with the convenience of right-clicking to search any highlighted text across your custom-defined search engines.

Multiple Engines at Once: Have the power to unleash a search across all your search engines simultaneously with the 'Search with All' feature, perfect for comprehensive research or comparison shopping.

Intuitive Interface: With a user-friendly options page, managing your search engines is a breeze. Add, edit, and organize your search engines effortlessly.

Custom Search Icons: Visualize your search options with custom icons, making it easy to find the search engine you need.

Safe and Secure: SmartSearch values your privacy and security. Your custom search settings are stored locally, giving you control over your data.

Export & Import Settings: Backup or transfer your settings with ease. SmartSearch’s export and import features ensure your search engines move with you across devices.

Whether you're a researcher diving into data, a shopper hunting for deals, or someone who values efficiency, SmartSearch enhances your search capabilities in a way that's customized just for you. Say goodbye to manual typing and navigating through bookmarks, and say hello to a smarter way of searching.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "CustomSearch Extension", "description": "Perform custom searches using selected text on various websites.", "version": "1.0", "permissions": ["contextMenus", "storage", "activeTab"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" } }, "options_page": "options.html", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install CustomSearch Extension extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download CustomSearch Extension extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install CustomSearch Extension 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 CustomSearch Extension extension file

Select and download the CustomSearch Extension 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 CustomSearch Extension 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 CustomSearch Extension 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 CustomSearch Extension 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 CustomSearch Extension extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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