Search your favorite sites right from new tab

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Version
1.0
Update
July 31, 2020
Size
770KiB
Developer
Category
Users
18
Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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Surchin Extension

Once installed, new tab will be replaced with an intuitive dashboard optimized for searching. Choose from over 30 of the most popular websites (Google, YouTube, Amazon, …) or create your own custom search. Simply select a website from the dashboard and enter your query into the central search bar.

✹ Customizable Dashboard
- Reorder search buttons with ease by dragging them around
- Add search buttons by clicking “Add Search”. Select from presets or create your own
- Edit by clicking the options icon in the top right of each button. Customize the name, color, or delete.
- Reset to the default dashboard at any time by going into settings and clicking “Reset dashboard”

✹ Dark Mode
- Toggle dark mode by going into settings and clicking the dark mode switch

✹ Autocomplete
- Previous searches show up as autocomplete options
- Turn off search history at any time in settings

✹ Homepage Shortcut
- To quickly jump to a website’s homepage, simply hit enter with the search bar blank
- A custom search's homepage can be set when creating a custom search

✹ Default Search
- Choose a site to be highlighted by default when opening a new tab
- Change this any time in the search button's options modal

✹ Open-source
- Surchin is open-source on GitHub (https://github.com/nicholasm00/search-engine)

For any feedback, support, or inquiries, please contact us at [email protected]

Happy Surchin✹
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Surchin", "version": "1.0", "description": "Search your favorite sites right from new tab", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png", "192": "icon192.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": ["storage"], "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Surchin extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Surchin 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 Surchin extension file

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

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User reviews

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Mint Choco (ID: 000000ee8c96f64f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/24/2022 I can't believe I just came across this extension! Love that I can add my own websites to search around on.

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Baolinh Nguyen (ID: 000000755a0e7a5a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/02/2020 Really love this! Makes searching so convenient :)

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Paul Schlacter (ID: 000000dc879efdf6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/30/2020 Works perfect, saves me a few clicks and also easy to configure. Highly recommend!

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Xiao Ma (ID: 000000aed27576e5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/30/2020 Clean and intuitive. Youtube and Spotify quick search ftw!