This is a tool that provides various options for advance and versatile search.

Latest Version

Version
1.9
Update
November 7, 2017
Size
32.99KiB
Developer
Category
Users
345
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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Recon Extension

This web extension is designed to help you search throughout the web in an extremely versatile manner where all you need to do is select a word and then right click to unveil all the searching options that has been provided by this web extension.

version 1.9
-> This version has come up with various new features, the latest being able to track your delivery package
-> The various search options have been arranged in an alphabetic order to ease navigation

version 1.6.1
-> The new added features now help you to translate the words you select as well into seven different languages
-> i) Engllish ii) Spanish iii) German and many more.

Download the latest version whenever updates are rolled out! Do give your reviews.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name" : "Recon","description" : "This is a tool that provides various options for advance and versatile search.","homepage_url": "https://github.com/aditya12anand/Recon","version": "1.9","icons": { "48": "icons/recon-48.png", "96": "icons/recon-96.png" },"permissions" : ["contextMenus"],"background": { "scripts": ["background_chrome.js"] }}
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How to download and manually install Recon extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Recon 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 Recon extension file

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

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User reviews

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saurav (ID: 0000003d3a2ceff4) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/30/2018 Pretty cool and useful.

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Aditya Anand (ID: 000000940bb126ed) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2017 Really good! Advanced and efficient search just a right click away.