Cleans up google results by using the old classic style with green links

Latest Version

Version
1.2.2
Update
October 12, 2020
Size
10.62KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.29412 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://google.com/
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Google Old Results Extension

The purpose of this extension is to show Google results in the way they used to before around January 2020, when the results page added a cached page dropdown and a favicon to the results page and moved the URL to above the title.

You can see the before and after in the screenshots.

It does two things:
-Hides the favicon and the dropdown to get you to the cached page.
-Adjust styles to replace new user interface with one that is similar to the classic google results before Jan 2020.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Google Old Results", "version": "1.2.2", "description": "Cleans up google results by using the old classic style with green links", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": ["https://google.com/"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://www.google.com/*"], "run_at": "document_end", "css": ["content/google.css"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Google Old Results extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Google Old Results extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Google Old Results 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 Old Results extension file

Select and download the Google Old Results 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 Old Results 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 Old Results 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 Old Results 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 Old Results extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Rafaël Beaurin (ID: 00000095a5281808) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/03/2023 ne marche pas

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MurderChickenXL (ID: 00000017e3a54859) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/04/2023 Wish that it worked. Just starting TODAY Googe search only shows "Videos Images Reddit News shopping Maps Books Flights Finance" What's missing is "All". Maybe this extension was worth 5 stars but now it's unable to deal with Google. Not your fault. Every Chromium browser has this problem now, including the modern Firefox. My Firefox 52.9 version gets around it somehow though and I wish I knew why. I wish you luck, Patricia!

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serban gruianu (ID: 000000ad227b70b2) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 07/23/2023 Patched. It just broke the entire Google search.

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teh_supar_hackr 0010101 (ID: 000000f5f9c472a3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/22/2023 Due to the recent update on Google's search results page, the plugin does not work anymore.

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bloodys spammers (ID: 00000060f11a2511) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/02/2022 RIDICULOUS!! 💩 🤬 💩 🤬 💩 ONLY SWAPS THE POSITRON OF THE URL AND PAGE TITLE!! 💩 🤬 💩 🤬 💩 🤬 💩 🤬 WHERE IS THE VIEW CACHED BUTTON???