Genealogy Search Helper is an extension that allows you to enter a Person's Info and launch URLs.

Latest Version

Version
1.110.1
Update
January 26, 2023
Size
115KiB
Developer
Category
Users
276
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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Genealogy Search Helper Extension

Genealogy Search Helper is designed to help with ancestry research. I am new to the world of Genealogy but recently have been creating my family tree and quickly started looking for a tool that would help me search multiple websites without having to stumble through all my bookmarks just to re-enter the same data over and over. This extension allows you to enter First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, *Birth Year, *Death Year and then launch several websites at the same time with this information. Each search is opened in its own tab, so you can review results and modify the search on the launched tab without having to go back to the extension. Whether you are looking for Birth, Death, Military, Census, or any other Records this can help you find them. This extension was built to use minimal permission (no having to give all your information away just to use it).

Included are 3 searches prebuilt and ready to use:
1.\tGoogle
2.\tAncestry.com free databases
3.\tFamilySearch.org *Account login needed

To Use:
Enter Person’s Info in appropriate boxes. Select the links you would like to launch from the list. Then click ‘Launch’. The extension will replace keywords in the URLs with your inputted information and then open the link in a new tab.

To Add URL:
Find a site that you would like to add. Do a search for a person to generate a URL with the names in the URL. Copy the URL and Paste it in the ‘Link’ box of the Options Page. Replace the searched person’s information with the keywords. (i.e., First Name would get replaced with @FirstName). Then click Add. Now your new site is available for use.

To Remove URL:
Go to the Options Page and click the ‘X’ to the Right of the URL. Then confirm you want to delete, and it will be removed.

*Note: There is 3 pre-programmed sites. You may edit them if you like. If you delete all your sites, the program will add the 3 pre-programmed sites back to the list automatically.

Genealogy Search Helper is created on Freemium design, which means this extension is free. There are a few Pro Features that require an annual payment to unlock (see below).

*Pro Features:
More than 5 URL’s
Search with Birth Year
Search with Death Year
Import Options
Export Options
Reset Options

This extension is under continuous development. Any feedback is welcomed and will help me in adding new features.

Report Suggestion/Problem:
Go to https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/genealogy-search-helper/lfhlchgocajckpmiokmoefmbbjgppmlc?hl=en
Click the ‘Support’ button at the top
Enter required fields and submit

If you like the extension, please don't forget to rate it 5-star (preferably!) and spread the word. If you really like, consider supporting by purchasing the Pro Subscription.

Developer: Jonathan Stevens
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenealogySearchHelper
Buy Me Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GenealogySearch
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Change Log
1.110.1: Added Rearrange to URLs & Pro Feature Import/Export/Reset
1.109.1: Adjust Permissions.
1.105.1: Packaged and submitted for release.
1.100.1: Created :)
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Genealogy Search Helper extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Genealogy Search Helper 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 Genealogy Search Helper extension file

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

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