This extension can be used to search for selected text using the context menu. Different search engines can be added according to the user’s wish to the right-click menu.
The search results are shown in a new tab which can either be a focussed tab or a background tab depending on the options set by the user. The location of the newly opened tab can also be set by the user to be either next to the current tab or the last tab.
The order of the search engines in the right-click menu can also be arranged. A list of 40 commonly used search engines has been added so that users can choose easily. If needed, the user can also add an option which has not been included.
You need at least Chrome version 6.0.472 to install and use this extension. If needed you can install from any channel you want here: http://goo.gl/4fHh
*This extension is under continuous development. Any feedback is highly welcome and will help me in adding new features.
If you like the extension, please don’t forget to rate it 5-star (preferably!) and spread the word by using the FB Like button on the extension options page. In case of any issues/suggestions, leave a comment at the support and FAQ link provided below.
Known issues:
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1. The extension icon reverts back from the magnifying glass to default Chrome extension icon sometimes. Disabling and enabling the extension again should bring it back. This is perhaps an issue with chrome.contextMenus.removeAll() method.
2. Favicons for search engines cannot be displayed in context menu currently as the contextMenus API does not allow it.
3. Taking settings from omnibar search configuration is not possible.
Change-log:
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2.93: Removed ./ in manifest to avoid chromium bug : https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=410666
2.92: Fixed the delete item button. Added new FB share/like button.
2.91: Fixed content security violations. Removed tweet option due to direct script loading.
2.90: Changed to use manifest version 2.
2.82: Drag and drop to rearrange options.
2.80: Minor code changes, Option for Google+ search added.
2.72: Bug fixed: Chrome restart no longer needed to apply settings.
2.7: Users can now use either ‘TESTSEARCH’ or ‘%s’ to denote search terms. Context menu icon changed. Minor CSS changes.
2.6: CSS problems fixed on options page. Option for Cuil Search removed and options for Yahoo! Japan, Reddit(Google search) and Google Definitions added.’Facebook Like’ button added.
2.5: Users can choose to have the link to options page displayed at the end of the context menu. Export/Import search engines’ list feature is provided to facilitate saving of configuration. Options page redesigned for easy use. Added Baidu and Rotten Tomatoes.
2.0: Added options for the user to choose if the search results show in a background or foreground tab. They can also pick whether the new tab opens next to the current tab or at the end. A list of 35 search engines has been added as options for the user to add.
1.5: The order of the search options can now be re-arranged.
1.0: Users can now add as many search engines to the right click menu as they want. An existing option can now be disabled or deleted if not required.
0.9: Added the ability for enabling/disabling particular search engines. Users can also customize which search engines they want and what the name of the search engine in the list should be.
0.5: Added Bing images to default pack
useful extension! the following functions would be great:
1. save settings in google account or export-function
2. custom menu label in context menu instead of “context menu search”
thanks!
Have used some kind of extension like this in browsers for 15-20 years and this one used to work but now seems to be dead…can no longer customize the search engines (still offering me *Bing* as a choice)…webpage seems gone so if anyone can recommend an up-to-date replacement please do so.
FIVE STARS – just what I was looking for – configuration is super simple and easy – an extremely well conceived and executed extension. A bonus for me, too, is being able to create custom display names for contextual search items. Bravo!
This is awesome, except doesn’t seem to work with strings that use & its a small detail that bit annoying
No longer supported, but still does what I need it to do. Would love to see it picked up by a new developer, but grateful it’s still a useful extension.
Important feature missing from all browsers.
Update 4 yrs later:
Had to remove it. It kept randomly deleting all my configs. Donezo! Next!
Previous:
Missing one small thing to make it perfect; The ability to categorize searches into groups.
i.e.
Search Engines -> Google, Bing, etc.
Images -> Google Images, Picasa, etc.
News -> CNN, etc.
Instead of having one, long list where they’re all mixed together.
Отличное расширение, Спасибо!
This is a wonderful extension that I use in many different ways. Been using it a long time, and love it!
欲を言えば、Context Menu Searchの後ろに(アンパサンド (ampersand, &)英語)を付けて欲しいです。
サブメニューは自分で付けてます。
I want you to attach (ampersand, &) English to the back of Context Menu Search if you want. I am trying to make the sub menu to be.
Other options Export/Import search options にテキストで保存しておいたものを張り付けて、Saveで他のPCでも復元できます。
Paste what you saved as text in Other options Export / Import search options and save it on another PC with Save.
Thanks alot
Good extension
Perfect!
It’s amazing extension. Thanks alot.
wonderful tool. it is a must have to me.
Great extension , but i would really love it if it could be able to have keyboard shortcuts for the searches.
for example if i can click ctrl+1 on a selected text and be able to search for google or any site i assigned to it
Thank you for your great extension!
Please tell me how to backup because i want to re-install chrome.
In which file the websites sleeping saved on the following directory? I use Mac.
~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default
Thank you in advance.
Atsushi
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おおむね素晴らしいです。
1つ質問です。
1クリックで同時に複数のサイトを検索できる方法があったら教えてください
Please tell me how to search multiple website at the same time by a single click.
Great app! Can we sort them alphabetically ?
Extremely useful while not resource-consuming
IS VERY GOOD.
however, I would love it more if i could add icons to each search engine !!!
try this one instead
https://github.com/w3lifer/crx-context-menu-search
like it but the search for twitter doesn’t work .please check it
This is one of the only search functions that allows you to link to files on your local/shared drives by “searching” for the filename.
Just what i was looking for! Excellent ! Easy to use ! Thanks !!!!!