Ghostery Private Search is your choice for search results that are ➤ Objective: Ghostery delivers unbiased results that are not…

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
November 17, 2023
Size
86.13KiB
Developer
ghosterysearch.com
Category
Users
7,000+
Rating
4.55556 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Search
Storage
Cookies
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Https://www.ghostery.com/*
Https://consumerapi.ghostery.com/*
Https://ghosterysearch.com/*
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Ghostery Private Search Extension

Ghostery Private Search is your choice for search results that are
➤ Objective: Ghostery delivers unbiased results that are not influenced by your clicks or preferences.
➤ Private: We do not record your search history or personal data.
➤ Transparent: Ghostery provides privacy you can see with the help of WhoTracks.Me. This unique feature shows the trackers beside each search result and provides you with real-time insights on them.
➤ Ad-free: Our Private Sponsored Links are tracker-free affiliate links that support us and respect your privacy.
Ghostery is a search engine independent of Big Tech. We do not record your search history or personal data.

Most popular search engines collect massive amounts of user data. Their results are also flooded with ads, making it difficult to find what you want.

Ghostery does not log searches or filter results based on your profile, unlike other search engines that track you and sell your personal data.

Our extension sets Ghostery Private Search as your default search engine. Try Ghostery today and search the web privately without being tracked!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "1.1.1", "background": { "scripts": [ "libs/browser-polyfill.js", "config.js", "token-pool.js", "sjcl.js", "browser-action.js", "background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "default_title": "Ghostery Private Search" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Ghostery Private Search for Chrome", "permissions": [ "search", "storage", "cookies", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "https://www.ghostery.com/*", "https://consumerapi.ghostery.com/*", "https://ghosterysearch.com/*" ], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "icon16.png", "icon48.png", "icon128.png" ], "chrome_settings_overrides" : { "search_provider": { "name": "Ghostery Private Search", "search_url": "https://ghosterysearch.com/search?q={searchTerms}, "favicon_url": "https://ghosterysearch.com/favicon.ico", "keyword": "@ghostery", "is_default": true, "suggest_url": "https://ghosterysearch.com/suggest", "suggest_url_get_params": "q={searchTerms}, "encoding": "UTF-8" } }}
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How to download and manually install Ghostery Private Search extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Ghostery Private Search extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Ghostery Private 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 Ghostery Private Search extension file

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

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User reviews

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Monkey TheCat (ID: 00000086ae0a9e51) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/28/2021 I wish I had this from the begining. It's free, does all that I want it to do, low on cpu usage (practically zero) and gives me peace of mind compared to google, bing, yahoo, etc..

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Тон «VADJ» Веприцкий (ID: 000000d0df5f099f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/16/2021 * Няшный поисковик от Няшных разрабочиков.

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Алексей «RVMPVGE» (ID: 0000005a52f54970) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/16/2021 Вроде не плохо, если учитывать что Google / Yandex / Mail.ru / Ozon / Ali и другие подстраивают цены под тебя, и у разных людей цена на один и тот же товар может сильно отличатся, то это топ приложение вместе с Ghostery!

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Jeremy Tillman (ID: 0000000ecd046a65) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/16/2021 Private search results with private ads or no ads at all if I subscribe - what's not to love? A must-have for privacy-minded people that are looking for quality tools that aren't dependent on Google.

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Pete Knowlton (ID: 0000009cb27ab7a8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/06/2021 Works great for a first effort!