What is Context Menu Search?
Context Menu Search is a search engines extension for chrome. it's a free extension , it has 100,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.59 from 762 rated user, last update is 3687 days ago.
What’s new in version 2.93?
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
How to install Context Menu Search?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of Context Menu Search
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 2.93
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Saturday, October 18th, 2014
- Author: Ashutosh
Context Menu Search Available languages:
English.
FAQ
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What about others talk about context menu search chrome extension?
70% user give 5-star rating, 16% user give 4-star rating, 5% user give 3-star rating, 2% user give 2-star rating, 7% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of context menu search
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with context menu search chrome extension?
You could find more help information from context menu search support page.
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How could i contact the developer of context menu search chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- contextMenus
- tabs
More about manifest_file of context menu search.
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How could i report abuse of context menu search chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of context menu search.
Reviews of context menu search:
Google continues to make Chrome hard to use. Google Lens and the new sidebar make me miserable every time I forget what Google has done. This extension solves the problem, and search now works for me again. Better yet, I can search other sites more easily too.
I'm having trouble getting the highlted text to transfer over to added search engines for example Salesforce
loved it