Prevents Google from tracking your searches.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.2
Update
July 20, 2023
Size
27.3KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.29412 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Storage
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Searchonymous Extension

Searchonymous helps to keep your Google searches private: When installed no tracking cookies are sent to Google while searching. That way Google will not be able to connect searches with your account or create a search history. Also you will not receive customized search results.

When the add-on is active it seems to Google that are logged out of your Google account during searches (see the the \"Sign in\" button at the top right). However you stay logged in on other Google services such as Youtube or Gmail.

If you want to change your Google search settings, make sure to allow the \"Search Preferences Cookie\" in the add-on settings. By default the preferences-cookie will be blocked which effectively discards any changes to your search settings.

Please note that there are other means of tracking this add-on can't protect you against, such as using your IP address or browser fingerprint.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Searchonymous extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Searchonymous 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 Searchonymous extension file

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

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User reviews

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Bogdan S (ID: 000000ad3d1532f6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/10/2023 Stopped working recently now Big Bad Google will redirect your search to a cookie settings page so there goes any hope for privacy.

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Max Payne (ID: 000000664ea4d1fb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/29/2023 Fantastic extension. Very useful for privacy and getting rid of captcha while using vpn.

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Breaking Bad (ID: 000000a8bf56cdfe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/24/2023 So far it's working great, letting me search google without an account but not signing me out of other google sites. also I haven't encountered captcha or agreeing the google terms pop-up. Will update my rating if anything changes...

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Max Schwarz (ID: 0000001525cd4739) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/20/2023 Awesome, thanks for fixing it!1

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Aloy (ID: 000000c4b7eca6a8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/23/2020 Excellent extension, wonder why more people don't use it. . .