Search with Freedom. Make Freespoke your default search engine.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.9
Update
August 21, 2024
Size
21.11KiB
Developer
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
4.45 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Freespoke Search Extension

How it Works:
Freespoke shows you all sides, with privacy. Add our extension to use Freespoke as your default search engine. After adding our extension your browser will use Freespoke for all of your searches.

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About Us:

Welcome to Freespoke — where information meets empowerment.

Why choose Freespoke?

PRIVACY AS A RIGHT
We believe privacy is not just a feature but a fundamental right for every user.

UNCOVER HIDDEN STORIES
Break free from Big Tech and media censorship. Explore stories that foster open debate and awareness.

KID SAFE
Provide a secure online environment for kids, free from Big Tech trackers and adult content.

END HUMANTRAFFICKING
Freespoke is free from porn and donates 30% of proceeds from premium subscriptions to fight humantrafficking.

SUPPORT AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES
Discover 100% American-made brands and products, supporting local businesses and ensuring quality.

CHAMPION FREE SPEECH
Enjoy complete access to information, as we safeguard your right to express yourself freely.

360° NEWS COVERAGE
Stay informed with diverse news perspectives, side-by-side viewpoints, and clearly labeled biases (left/middle/right).

Join the Freespoke movement.

Learn more about our mission at freespoke.com/about.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Freespoke Search", "short_name": "freespoke_search", "description": "Search with Freedom. Make Freespoke your default search engine.", "author": "Freespoke", "homepage_url": "https://freespoke.com", "version": "1.0.9", "minimum_chrome_version": "92.0", "icons": { "16": "icons/logo16.png", "32": "icons/logo32.png", "64": "icons/logo64.png", "128": "icons/logo128.png", "256": "icons/logo256.png" }, "chrome_settings_overrides": { "search_provider": { "name": "Freespoke", "keyword": "freespoke.com", "encoding": "UTF-8", "is_default": true, "favicon_url": "https://freespoke.com/favicon.ico", "search_url": "https://freespoke.com/search/web?q={searchTerms}&utm_source=chrome_omnibox", "suggest_url": "https://api.freespoke.com/typeahead/v1/browser?q={searchTerms} } }, "externally_connectable": { "matches": [ "*://freespoke.com/*", "*://*.freespoke.com/*" ] }, "background": { "service_worker": "src/background/chromium.js", "type": "module" }}
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How to download and manually install Freespoke Search extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Freespoke 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 Freespoke Search extension file

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

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User reviews

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Matthew (ID: 000000d57c61df0d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/01/2023 The Big Boy censorship-free search engine. Not recommended for snowflakes.

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Michael Meier (ID: 000000376acdee0e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/25/2023 Great alternative to google!

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Russell Smith (ID: 000000091f77a848) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/08/2023 Fails to make this my default search engine. Neat site though.

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Katrina Leger (ID: 000000e20e3c6a34) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2022 Great returns on my search terms, doubling and/or tripling all other search engine returns.

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Mike Warfle (ID: 00000079d44b3715) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/21/2022 Excellent!