Focus on the search bar in web pages by pressing the '/' key.

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1.0
Update
January 3, 2024
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16.66KiB
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87
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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English (United States)
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SearchBar Extension

Enhance Your Web Experience with the SearchBar Extension
Transform Your Browsing with a Simple Key Press

The SearchBar extension is a nifty tool designed to significantly streamline your online browsing experience. Its core functionality lies in its ability to instantly focus the search bar on any website with a single keystroke. By pressing the '/' key, this extension eliminates the need for multiple clicks or manual navigation to a website's search field, thereby saving time and enhancing your browsing efficiency.

Why Should You Install the SearchBar Extension?

Instant Search Bar Access: With just a press of the '/' key, you can immediately jump to the search bar of any website. This feature is incredibly useful for frequent searchers and enhances productivity by reducing repetitive actions.

User-Friendly Experience: The extension is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. It requires no complex setup or configuration – just install it, and it's ready to use.

Customizable to Your Browsing Needs: Understanding that user needs vary, the SearchBar extension includes a toggle feature. This allows you to enable or disable the shortcut as per your browsing requirements, giving you complete control over its functionality.

Seamless Integration: The extension integrates smoothly into your browser without disrupting your usual workflow. It works quietly in the background, activating only when you need it.

Safe and Secure: Designed with a focus on privacy and security, the extension does not collect personal data or browsing history. It simply improves your browsing experience without compromising your online privacy.

Free and Open-Source: As an open-source tool, it invites collaboration and improvement from the community, ensuring the extension stays up-to-date and aligned with user needs.

Ideal for Power Users and Casual Browsers Alike

Whether you're a power user who spends hours browsing the web or someone who uses the internet occasionally, the SearchBar extension is tailored to make your life easier. It's particularly beneficial for:

Researchers and students who frequently use search functions for academic purposes.
Professionals who need to quickly navigate through various websites and databases.
Casual browsers looking for a more efficient and streamlined internet experience.
Installation and Use

Installing the SearchBar extension is straightforward. It's available on the Chrome Web Store and can be added to your browser with just a few clicks. Once installed, it operates automatically – no further action is required from you. Simply press '/' on any webpage to focus on the search bar instantly.

Conclusion

The SearchBar extension is more than just a tool – it's an enhancement to your daily browsing that promotes efficiency and ease of use. By reducing the steps required to search, it allows you to focus more on what matters – the content you are searching for. Install the SearchBar extension today and experience a more fluid, efficient, and productive browsing experience!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "SearchBar", "version": "1.0", "description": "Focus on the search bar in web pages by pressing the '/' key.", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"] } ], "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install SearchBar extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SearchBar 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 SearchBar extension file

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

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