A browser extension that re-adds the Google Maps link to searches.
Google Maps Button Extension
This project is open-source:
https://github.com/AminoffZ/google-maps-button
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Google Maps Button extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Google Maps Button 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 Google Maps Button extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Google Maps Button extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Google Maps Button extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Google Maps Button 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 Google Maps Button Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Google Maps Button extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Google Maps Button extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Google Maps Button 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 Google Maps Button 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 Google Maps Button extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Google Maps Button 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 Google Maps Button extension file
Select and download the Google Maps Button 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 Google Maps Button 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 Google Maps Button 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 Google Maps Button 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 Google Maps Button extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
Similar Extensions
Google Maps Redirection 348 38 ★ 81.02KiB
Google Maps Button Reviver 348 17 ★ 24.37KiB
Re-introduce google maps links to search page 348 108 ★ 24.84KiB
Return Maps to Google Search 348 17 ★ 14.51KiB
Google Maps Button and Minimap Reloaded 348 2 ★ 15.7KiB
Google Maps select and search 348 69 ★ 603KiB
The Maps Express 348 7 ★ 532KiB
Bring Back Maps 348 5 ★ 323KiB
Google Search Maps Button 348 543 ★ 9.33KiB
Thanks, EU! (Google Maps and Shopping links) 348 14 ★ 57.62KiB
Allow me to click Google Maps 348 10 ★ 43.88KiB
Google Maps QuickClick - Search to Maps 348 66 ★ 18.72KiB
Google Maps Button Search 348 185 ★ 18.96KiB
Click on Maps 348 4 ★ 4.75KiB
Restore Google Maps on Search 348 35 ★ 20.06KiB
Forocoches premium 348 35 ★ 319KiB
Return Google Maps Search 348 13 ★ 593KiB
Maps Link Back 348 10 ★ 12.4KiB
12ft Free 348 42 ★ 275KiB
Amplifier AMP/Canonical switcher 348 14 ★ 11.35KiB
ForoCoches Hide 348 4 ★ 808KiB
Open via Google Maps 348 15 ★ 1.58MiB
Google Maps Button Everywhere 348 35 ★ 80.02KiB
Lazy Search on Youtube 348 7 ★ 33.2KiB
User reviews
Michael Waldrauch (ID: 00000053ed26a4dc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/19/2024