Search in background tab
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Overview

Opens the "Search google for" search in a background tab.

This extension makes the new tab, that are opened by "Search google for" , open in the background instead of the foreground. It should now work for latest versions of Chrome. ### Important ### If it doesn't work. Go to the options page and follow the instructions. Make sure you have updated to version 0.0.7. You find the options page at this url: chrome-extension://fikfhablannhlgejpiklhbkonjkakodf/options.html ############ Changelog: 0.0.7: - Update to manifest version 3 - Fix to make the extension work with the latest version of Chrome. 0.0.6: -Update to manifest version 2 -Small change to default regexp 0.0.5: -fix gcx for parameter

4.1 out of 565 ratings

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Bryan SullivanMar 5, 2024

Works great on Chrome 122 with extension version 0.0.7. Follow the directions on the extension's options page.

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Graeme DonaldsonFeb 15, 2022

It doesn't seem to work with modern versions of Chrome, even when following the instructions on how to fix the regex.

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Per MyrenDeveloperDec 24, 2023

An updated version (0.0.7) that works in modern versions of Chrome is ready to be released. Just waiting to be approved by google.

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Rune Hansen DuusDec 31, 2019

Sadly does not work anymore. Using v0.0.6 and tried the "auto setup" on the options page multiple times.

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Per MyrenDeveloperDec 24, 2023

Version 0.0.7 should make it work again. The release is just waiting to be approved by google.

Details

  • Version
    0.0.7
  • Updated
    December 24, 2023
  • Offered by
    Pitmairen
  • Size
    10.44KiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Email
    progrper@gmail.com
  • Non-trader
    This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

Privacy

The developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data.

This developer declares that your data is

  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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