Select, right click, search in multiple search engines!

Latest Version

Version
1.2.5
Update
October 31, 2023
Size
297KiB
Developer
Category
Users
772
Rating
4.6 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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Multiple Search Engines - MSE Extension

Update to version 1.2.5 (Fixed bugs, edited imdb search URL and added new search engines).

Following search engines has been added as default:
#Wikipedia English, Español and Norwegian – Knowledge
#Amazon Global and UK – Commerce
#AliExpress Global – Commerce
#Ebay Global – Commerce
#Finn.no – Norwegian Commerce
#Gulesider.no – Norwegian Search tools
#Proff.no – Norwegian Search tools
#IMOB – Movies
#Linkedin – Social
#Facebook – Social
#X - Twitter – Social
#Youtube – Social
#Google Search
#Gmail – Personal and business
#Cisco – Community
#Stackoverflow – Community

This extension provides the user a quick way to search for selected text in multiple search engens. Supports grouping engines, own search URL, search in incognito, dark mode, search everywhere and more.

How to use it?
Right-click on the highlighted text and select (Search \"word\" for) from the context menu. It’ll open search results in the current tab active, in the new tab or incognito. Based in your settings on the selected search engines.

How to open in new tab?
From option page click on \"Advanced config\", or from context menu (right-click menu) choose last one \"Options\", will open option page. Then select \"Open links in new tab\".

How to Search everywhere?
From option page click on \"Advanced config\", to activate it. You can select all 3 options.
* Show 'Search everywhere' option.
* Show 'Search everywhere' option within groups.
* New! \"Search everywhere\" in new window (Overrides incognito settings).

How to import or export settings?
From option page click on \"Import/Export Config\".

How to create a Search URL of your own?
From option page click on \"Create own Search URL\", to show you step by step how to create it.

How do I edit the Search Engines' list?
From option page click on \"Edit the Search Engines\", to find out how to edit it.

Super easy to use! If you have any problems, issues, or questions how to use it, feel free to contact me or visit https://hawar.no/2023/02/multiple-search-engines/

Enjoy!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Multiple Search Engines - MSE extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Multiple Search Engines - MSE extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Multiple Search Engines - MSE 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 Multiple Search Engines - MSE extension file

Select and download the Multiple Search Engines - MSE 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 Multiple Search Engines - MSE 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 Multiple Search Engines - MSE 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 Multiple Search Engines - MSE 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 Multiple Search Engines - MSE extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Abdulrahman Fahad (ID: 0000005b62a5e322) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/03/2023 i don't usually write reviews but it's unfair for someone who's doing a great job but no reviews, thank you sir, fantastic extension