Search selected text on YouTube quickly with a right-click or by clicking an icon. Enable or disable the feature from the popup

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1.0
Update
August 13, 2024
Size
13.77KiB
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Users
205
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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YouTube Quick Search Extension

Instructions to use \"YouTube Quick Search\"

1. Install the Extension:
- Download and install YouTube Quick Search from the Chrome Web Store.

2. Enable/Disable the Search Icon:
- Click on the extension icon in the browser toolbar to open the popup.
- Use the checkbox to enable or disable the display of the search icon next to highlighted text on web pages.

3. Search on YouTube via Right-Click:
- Highlight any text on a webpage that you want to search on YouTube.
- Right-click on the highlighted text.
- In the context menu, select the \"Search on YouTube\" option.
- A new tab will open, displaying the YouTube search results for the selected text.

4. Search on YouTube via Search Icon:
- If the search icon feature is enabled, highlight any text on a webpage.
- An icon will appear next to the highlighted text.
- Click the icon to instantly search the highlighted text on YouTube.
- A new tab will open with the YouTube search results.

5. Adjusting Settings:
- To change the extension settings, click on the extension icon in the browser toolbar.
- You can enable or disable the search icon feature from the popup window.

Tips:
- Quick Search: Use the right-click context menu option for a fast and easy way to search without having to navigate away from the page.
- Toggle Icon: If you prefer not to see the search icon on every selection, you can easily disable it in the settings.

Troubleshooting:
- Icon Not Appearing: If the search icon does not appear after text selection, ensure it is enabled in the extension's popup settings. If the problem persists, try refreshing your browser.
- Context Menu Option Missing: Ensure the extension is installed and enabled. If the problem persists, try refreshing your browser.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install YouTube Quick Search extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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